Thunder News Flash – June 28th, 2025
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End of Year Message
Dear St. James Families,The end of the school year is a great opportunity for reflection. This year has been filled with growth, learning, and countless unforgettable memories. We have come together as a community, supporting and inspiring one another every step of the way.Â
To our wonderful students, you have shown dedication and enthusiasm for learning. Your curiosity about the world around you have been truly inspiring. You have overcome challenges, discovered new talents, and demonstrated kindness and empathy toward your peers. Your many accomplishments have made us immensely proud.Â
We appreciate the invaluable support of our parents and guardians. Your involvement, encouragement, and partnership have played an instrumental role in the success of our students. Your trust in our school and dedication to their education is appreciated. Together, we have created a strong foundation for our children’s future.
Our remarkable staff members also deserve our deep gratitude. Your unwavering commitment to providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment is truly commendable. Your passion for education, creativity in the classroom, and tireless efforts have helped shape our students into confident and capable individuals. Thank you for going above and beyond every single day.
We encourage everyone to embrace the upcoming summer break as a time for rest, relaxation and, rejuvenation. Take the opportunity to explore new interests, spend quality time with loved ones, and create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. May your summer be filled with joy, laughter, and adventure.
ÂMr. Bittante & Ms. LewisÂ
“O God of all beginnings and endings, we praise and thank You for the gift of this school year. It has been a time filled with grace and blessings, with challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows. The days have passed quickly, O Lord. The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days, the exams, vacations, breaks and assemblies, all have come forth from Your hand. ÂGive us the rest and refreshment we need this summer. Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit. Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion, and bless us, according to Your will.ÂÂWatch over us in the weeks of rest ahead and guide each day as You have done this past year. Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy. May we continue to grow in age, wisdom, knowledge and grace all the days of our lives. Amen.”Â
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School Office
The school office will be open the first week of July, with the exception of July 1st, which is Canada Day. The office will be closed that day. The office will remain open until Friday, July 4th, and will then be closed for the summer break. Â
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Workbee
We will be moving our July 12 WorkBee to July 5, 2025. The next Work Bee will take place at the school on Saturday, July 5th from 9:00am to 2:00pm. This is a great way to earn five hours towards your Parent Participation commitment.  Hopefully the weather will be good, so please bring gloves for both indoor and outdoor work, as well as any small cordless garden tools that you have. We are very grateful for all of your hard work around the school.
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Summer Reading
Join the Summer Reading Club at the Fraser Valley Regional Library!
Make reading fun this summer! The Summer Reading Club is a free program that encourages kids to track their reading every day. Kids who read over the summer perform better at school. You can read anything – novels, picture books, information books, graphic novels, magazines, audiobooks, ebooks – it all counts! There are exciting activities your children can enjoy when they participate in SRC. Â
- Enter Contests to Win Prizes
- See Amazing Performers
- Participate in Fun Activities onlineÂ
- Earn a medal!Â
Registration begins June 21. For more information, and how to register, visit www.fvrl.ca and see the attached poster – Summer Reading – 2025 Parent Letter
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Last Newsflash
This will be our last Newsflash for the school year. The St. James Newsflash will return in the fall 2025. Â
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School Office Closed for the Summer
June 27 - August 13
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Sports
There are no upcoming events at this time.
