Newsletter

Upcoming Dates to Note:
February 18 – Last day to order Neufeld Farms
February 18 – Assembly “Courage” & Athletic season awards
February 19* – Early dismissal @ 11:37AM – Family Conferences 12:30PM to 2:20PM & 5:00M TO 8:00PM
February 20* – Early dismissal @ 11:37AM - Family Conferences: 12:30PM to 2:20PM

*The booking link to the conferences was emailed out last Wednesday, February 12^th at 3:00PM

February 25 – PAC Meeting @ 7PM in the Library
February 26 – Grade 8 Mouat Tours
February 28 – Talent Show Auditions, blocks 1-4.

If you do not plan on attending CDG in the fall, please let the office know ASAP.

Talent Show
Auditions will take place on February 28th, during blocks 1-4 and for those students selected, the dress rehearsal is scheduled for April 3rd from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. Mark your calendars for the Talent Show on April 4th, with exact times to be determined. We can't wait to see the incredible talent our students have to offer at CDG! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at josee.perron@abbyschools.ca.

Pizza Lunch Fundraisers - Wednesdays

The grade 8’s will be fundraising for end of year fieldtrips. Pizza dates are:

• February 26
• March 12
• April 9
• April 23
• May 14
• May 28
• June 11

Order on SchoolCash, deadline to order is the Monday before.

PAC News
Reptile club event - The Reptile Guy - volunteers needed – March 13
The Reptile Club is excited to host an all-day educational visit by The Reptile Guy on March 13. Volunteers are needed to staff stations with different reptiles as classes pass through. Volunteers must be able to be at the school from 8am - 2:30pm and of course, be comfortable with all kinds of reptiles! Please sign up here.

Zilla's Donut Day - March 5
Ordering is open for March 5 Donut Day featuring Abbotsford's Zilla's Donuts. Three flavours available for $3 each. Order on Munch-a-Lunch until midnight on February 26. Donuts will be delivered at lunch.

Red Cross Babysitting Course - April 17 - 9am - 4:30pm
Registration is open for the April 17 Pro-D-day Red Cross babysitting course for students ages 11 - 15, to be held at school. The course fee is $78.25 per student and spaces are limited. This is a non-profit PAC sponsored event. Please register here.

Mitchell's Soup Fundraiser
Mitchell's is a Canadian family-owned business hand-making dried soup, stew, chili, rice, and spice mixes. 35% of each purchase is donated back to our school PAC. Order here  until Feb 19th.

Upcoming Grade 8 Mouat Tours – February 26
Grade 8 Students
We are excited to inform you about the upcoming Grade 8 tours to Mouat, scheduled for Wednesday, February 26. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore and learn more about the programs offered at Mouat.

Please find the bus schedule for the day below:
- **Leave CDG:** Approximately 9:15 AM
- **Leave Mouat:** Approximately 11:45 AM

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact your child's homeroom teacher.

To Report a Late or Absence

Just a reminder that if your child is going to be late or absent, please use SafeArrival to notify the school.  This can be done through the SchoolMessenger App or SafeArrival Website.

School Messenger App: Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

SafeArrival Website:  Using the SafeArrival website, go to: go.schoolmessenger.ca

For more information, please click here:  https://chiefdan.abbyschools.ca/safe-arrival