We are all looking forward to an exciting start to a new school year. We are excited to see the students return to the halls as we brace for another action-packed year of learning and living in community. 

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE FIRST DAY

  • When students arrive on Tuesday, September 3, staff members will be outside the buildings and in the hallways, ready to assist anyone in finding their way. Parents are welcome to accompany their child(ren) to their classrooms.
  • The middle school doors will open at 8:00 am and classes begin at 8:20 am.
  • The first day is a full day!

CLASS LISTS

The first draft of class lists was emailed home in July and the finalized lists will be emailed to you by the end of this week. The lists will also be posted outside classroom doors so students and parents can find their classrooms on the first day. 

GOT THE JITTERS?

Sometimes our students want to check things out before the first day of school. Or maybe they want to meet their teacher or locate their classroom before that first big day. We want to invite those, especially new students, to an open house this Thursday, August 29 from 1:00-3:00 pm. This is an unstructured time where you can help your child with the adjustment of a new school year.

PARENT PARTNERSHIPS

We value the partnership between home and school. We don’t always get things right here but we have one tremendous thing in common—we care deeply for your kids and want to make this a great learning experience for them. Let’s work together to make this possible. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns. It also goes a long way to send a note of encouragement to your child’s teacher once in awhile!

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAILY SCHEDULE

Not sure when and where you need to be? Download the middle school bell schedule.

MIDDLE/SECONDARY CAMPUS MAP

Need to know where you are going? Download the middle school campus map.

NO NUTS

UPDATE: We are a “Nut Aware” school. But we also recognize that nuts are a great healthy option. If there is a nut allergy in your child’s class, the teacher and office will reach out via email and that class will be “nut free.” If you do not receive this message from the school, feel free to include nuts in your child’s lunch. Its always good practice to remind students to wash their hands and not share food with other classmates.

PARKING DETAILS

There is no longer parking on the road in front of the school (by the trees). Please enter the main parking lot and turn right. The parking lot offers ample space for pick-up after school. Please do not park on the bike lane for drop-off. The left turn lane on Old Clayburn Road should help with line-ups and congestion.

BAND/MUSIC APPRECIATION 7 & 8

Grade 7 and 8 instrument rental is the responsibility of parents. King’s Music in Abbotsford can accommodate your rental requests (you can also arrange for the rental online). Please make rental arrangements prior to the first day of school.

An email will be sent out on this week with more information. 

WELCOME NEW STAFF

We welcome these new staff to ACS Middle School:

  • Leah Adaniel: Grade 8C teacher
  • Krista Brandsma:  Grade 6A co-teacher
  • Jami Derejko: Learning Support Services coordinator
  • Ali Ferrario: Educational assistant
  • Kham Hutchison: Educational assistant
  • Bethany Loewen:  Grade 7A co-teacher
  • Nadja Reimer: Educational assistant
  • Eliot Siebenga: Educational assistant

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

Download the middle school supplies list.

MIDDLE SCHOOL GYM STRIP 

If you require new gym strip, place your order using the link below from Able Cresting. In the meantime we ask that each student come prepared for gym with appropriate clothing and clean running shoes. Storage lockers are available in each changeroom should students need to change for class.

Order Middle School Gym Strip >>

COMMON CULTURE CAFÉ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We are looking for parent volunteers for our café. The café will open the first day of school. Please reach out to Don and Lori Kowalchuk for more info or to sign up: 

UPCOMING EVENTS

EARLY DISMISSAL: Friday, September 6. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm on this day. 

WELCOME BACK BBQ: We are kicking off this school year with a celebration for our entire school, K-12 on Friday, September 6, from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm, at the middle/secondary campus. Watch for more details in the coming week! This is also a chance for you to meet your child’s middle school teacher. Teachers will be in and around their classrooms for you to connect, and see their learning spaces.

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY: Middle school students will have their school pictures taken on Friday, September 20.

In His Service,

MIKE CUMISKEY
Middle School Principal