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Reading Olympics

All students who read certain amounts to reach the gold, silver or bronze level received a medal (K-3) or ribbon (4/5).
All students who read were entered into a draw. This year we had three prizes, one for K/1, one for 2/3 and one for 4/5. Each prize consisted of a glow in the dark blanket and a book. 

A team from Auguston went to the Clearbrook Public Library for the Library Reading Link Challenge on Wednesday, March 8. Way to go team! Thank you to Mrs. Deol, Div. 4 teacher, for leading our students in this event.

Keeping the district’s focus on equity in mind, the Dr. Thomas A. Swift Elementary school community has taken on a small project of our own. Together with a couple of other elementary schools, we are using picture books to dive into topics of diversity and equity.

Earlier this school year, leaders in our organization had the opportunity to learn from renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Shimi Kang on the subject of mental health and wellbeing.

Congratulations to all the Grade 4 & 5 students who participated in the School Reading Link Challenge put on by the Fraser Valley Regional Library and thank you to Mrs. Deol, Div. 4 teacher, for leading students in this activity.

The students were very impressive with their knowledge, enthusiasm and positivity!

Good luck to the team being sent to Clearbrook Public Library for the Library Reading Link Challenge next Wednesday, March 8.

Students were invited to participate in Valentine's No Uni Day by wearing red, white, pink or purple (jeans are acceptable) on Tuesday, Feb. 14.  See: https://auguston.abbyschools.ca/events/valentines-day-no-uni-0

Auguston students had the opportunity to attend the Moana Jr. Musical Performance on Monday, February 13. See: https://auguston.abbyschools.ca/events/moana-jr-musical

In our school district's four-year strategic plan, we have targeted improved early learning as a means of impacting student success. At Mathxwí Elementary, all primary classrooms have committed their year to explore practical ways to improve early literacy learning.

“Now let us begin. Now let us re-dedicate ourselves to the long and bitter, but beautiful, struggle for a new world.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(email sent to families on January 20, 2023)

Hello Auguston Community,