As we approach the end middle of May our school calendar of events is becoming very busy. Please ensure that you take the time to review the weekly and upcoming events. If you have any questions, please ensure you reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.
Last Call- Class Placements
We are beginning to create our classes for next year. Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care, and attention to this process. This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized. Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss each child. Staff work together to consider the following criteria very carefully: social emotional skills and relationships, as well as learning styles, strengths, and needs. Our goal is to create safe and engaging inclusive classrooms that balance these factors, as equitably as possible. If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to Mr. Sheridan in writing by Friday, May 16. Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name as these submissions will not be reviewed.
PAC News
During the PAC meeting on Monday, May 5th the following parents were elected to represent Albion on the Albion PAC Executive for the 2025/2026 school year.
District News
More information can be found here.
Board Meeting Highlights (April 30, 2025)
Board meeting highlights from the April 30, 2025, public meeting can be found on the district website: https://www.sd42.ca/assets/media/2025-04-30-Board-Meeting-Highlights.pdf
Parent Resources
Fraser Health May Newsletter: Youth Vaping
Vaping is popular among youth. Daily or near-daily use can increase the risk of mental and physical health harm.
In 2023, 26 per cent of youth in grades seven-12 in British Columbia reported having vaped. The most commonly reported age B.C. youth tried their first vape was 13.
How to support youth to prevent, delay or reduce vaping
Be supportive and expect that there may be setbacks. Here are some ways you can be a role model and offer support:
- Have open conversations about vaping. Try to understand their beliefs and see where you can offer facts that may help them better understand the risks.
- If you use tobacco, cannabis or vaping products yourself, be honest with your child about the risks and any regrets, difficulties and health effects resulting from your experience.
- Talk with your child about ways they might be able to refuse vaping in a way that makes them comfortable.
- If you vape, try quitting or reducing vaping for your own health and the health of your children. If you want to quit smoking or vaping, contact Quit Now for supports.
- If you vape, do not vape around your children to avoid exposing them to second-hand vapour.
- Keep vapour products out of reach of children and youth.
- Tip sheet for parents: Talking with your teen about vaping
Learn more about vaping products: Youth and Vaping – Fraser Health Authority
More information about child and youth substance use, including services, programs and resources available for children and youth: Substance use in children and youth – Fraser Health Authority
Community Events
This week’s Events
Monday, May 12th
Grade 4/5 High Jump: 7:30am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock (90-105cm heights)
Intermural Hockey: Team 2 vs Team 4 with Mrs. Koran at Lunch
Running Club – 2:30 to 3pm at the NetPlex with Mrs. Crisafi (Last Day)
Gr. 4/5 Shot Put: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Lovell
600m: 2:20pm at the Netplex with Ms. Wakefield
Tuesday, May 13th
Grade 6/7 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock (115cm+ heights)
200m: 8:10am at the primary playground with Ms. Rankin
100m: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Holman & Ms. Downes
Gr. 6/7 Shot Put: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Lovell
Discus: 2:30pm at the baseball diamond with Mr. Davis
Wednesday, May 14th
Pro-D Day- No School
Thursday, May 15th
Grade 5/6 High Jump: 7:30am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock (105-115cm heights)
200m: 8:10am at the primary playground with Ms. Rankin
Long Jump: 7:45am at the Long Jump Pit with Ms. Heier
Div. 2 and 3 ACT 12-2:20 pm
Intermediate Cross Country – After school at the Albion Sports Complex
Friday, May 16th
Gr. 5/6/7 Girls High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
PAC Hot Lunch- Fuel Catering (Pre-Ordering was required)
Intermural Hockey: Team 2 vs Team 3 with Mr. Jung at Lunch
May 14 – Professional Development Day
May 15- Intermediate Cross Country- Albion Sports Complex
Upcoming Events
May 19 – Victoria Day – no school
May 21- Grade 7 Day at High School
-Primary Cross Country- Albion Sports Complex
May 23- Primary Field Trip Aquarium
May 28- Ready, Set Kindergarten in afternoon (Current Kindergarten students are dismissed at 11:00 am on this day)
-Div. 1-4 Hub Cycling Presentations
-Ren Louie- Indigenous Education Presentations all day
May 29 Div. 1-4 Hub Cycling Presentations
Div. 8 and 11 Grouse Mountain 8 am- 3:30 pm
May 30- Div. 15 and 16 Hollywood Cinema
June 2-5 Dance Div. 5-24
June 2-4 Div. 1-4 Hub Cycling Presentations
June 3- Div. 18 and 24 Minnekada Park All day
June 4- Grade 4/5 District Track and Field
June 5- Grade 6/7 District Track and Field
June 10- Div 8-11 Otter Co-op9:45 am – 2:00 pm
Div. 5, 6, 7 Walnut Grove 11 am -2:00 pm
June 11- Div. 1-4 Maple Ridge Park
Div. 14 and 22 Belcarra Park All day
June 13- PAC Donuts for Dad 7:30 am- 8:20 am
Fun Day- Hot Dog Lunch $5.00
June 16- Div. 15 and 16 Albion Spray Park
June 17- Grade 6 Immunizations
Div. 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19- Albion Spray Park
June 18- Grade 7 Year End Field Trip Playland
K/1 Classes to Albion Park
June 19- Div 12, 13,15, 16 and 17 to Albion Park
Parent Appreciation Tea 1:30 pm-2:20 pm
June 23- School Tug-a-war
K/1 Classes To Albion Spray Park
June 24- Year End Assembly 9:00 am
June 25- Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony 9:00 am
Year End Dismissal 12:00 pm
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