Shape of the Week - Sept 29 - Oct 3

ROSS ELEMENTARY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Friday September 26^th, 2025.

A Message from Your Principal, Mr. Frew

On Tuesday September 30th, Canadians across the country pause to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day. This is an important time to reflect on the history and lasting impacts of residential schools, to honour the Survivors, and to remember the children who never returned home.

At Ross Elementary and the Abbotsford school district we know that reconciliation is not just about a single day, but about the daily work we do together to build understanding, empathy, and respect. 

As a district, Abbotsford has made reconciliation a key priority. Through partnerships with local Indigenous communities, ongoing staff learning, and curriculum resources, we are committed to creating schools where Indigenous students feel seen, supported, and celebrated, and where every student learns about the shared responsibility we all have in reconciliation.

On Monday September 29th, while students are home for the Professional Development Day, our staff will be engaged in learning that directly supports this work. Together, we’ll be reflecting on how to further indigenize curriculum, participate in activities that strengthen our connection to land and story, and continue building the knowledge and practices that move reconciliation forward in our classrooms and our school.

For our students, I want you to know that these conversations are age-appropriate and rooted in values we all want for our children: kindness, empathy, respect, and hope for a better future. Together, as a community, we are helping our children understand the past while equipping them to create a more just and compassionate Canada.

Thank you for walking alongside us in this important work. Have a great weekend with your families and we’ll see you on Wednesday. 

What is happening next week?

Sept. 29th-Professional Development Day/No school for students

Sept. 30th- Truth and Reconciliation Day/ No school for students and staff

October 1^st – Cross Country for grade 4s and 5s that have handed in their permission forms.

Time -  3:45-4:30 .      Location – Bradner Elementary school.

What is Happening Later??

October 8th – Cross Country for grade 4s and 5s

October 8th –  Individual Picture Day.

October 13^th – Thanksgiving Day. No school for students and staff

Reminders

Parking

If you are driving your child to school, please park on the street and walk to get your child. If you are dropping off using the bus lane, please be aware that the bus arrives 8:45am and you need to be quick about the kids getting out of the car. If you drop off in the lane closest to the road, please have them exit onto the grass and use the cross walk to cross the street. Please do not park and leave your vehicle in the bus lane.

Absences

If your child is going to be absent please use the Safe Arrival which can be found on the Ross website - https://ross.abbyschools.ca/safe-arrival . If they are late, please come and check in at the office. If you are not going to be riding the bus, please also let us know that you are picking up your child. Our phone number is 604-856-6079.

Ross Website

Be sure to check out Ross website to keep up to date on coming events and news happening at Ross Elementary.  Not sure when an event is happening, please consult the Ross elementary calendar.

Ross Elementary Website

Ross Elementary Calendar

Bell schedule:

A message from the Ross PAC:

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Coupon Book orders are due October 1st.

Please check out the Ross PAC September newsletter for coming events and fundraisers.  It was posted on the Ross website as well.

PAC September Newsletter