Thunder News Flash – November 15th, 2025
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Parent-Teacher Conferences - November 20
It’s time to book your Parent–Teacher Conference! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning and to discuss strategies for continued success. Please follow the link below to book a time as soon as possible. The online sign up is available immediately and will continue until Wednesday, November 19th. Please contact the school office if you have any questions or need support in booking your Parent Teacher conference. We look forward to meeting with you and partnering together in your child’s growth!Please note: Parent-Teacher Conference day, scheduled for November 20, is a non-instructional day. Parents are invited to come in for their scheduled meetings with teachers, and students remain at home for the day. There will also be no school on Friday, November 21, as it is an administrative day.
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Movie Night!
Thank You!
A heartfelt thank-you to all the parents who helped organize and volunteered at our School Movie Night. The event was a wonderful success and a great way to bring our school community together. We truly appreciate your time and support, and we hope everyone had a fantastic evening!
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School Book Fair
Don’t forget to come to our School Book Fair! Our first school Book Fair is scheduled for November 19, from 8:30-4:00pm. Lots of beautiful books will be on display for all readers! Volunteers will be available throughout the day to help families browse and shop for great reads. Each class will also have a scheduled time to visit the Book Fair, giving students the chance to explore and discover books that spark their love of reading. We hope to see you there!
Beautiful Books!November 19th8:30am – 4:00pmLiterature, Poetry, Biographies, Historical, Picture and more!Online orders can be placed at https://classicaleducationbooks.ca using the school code: ann/james2025 at checkout, which will give credit to the school for any purchases. This code will be active from November 17th – 23rd.
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School Mass - Change of Date
Due to the Priest Study Week, there will be no school Mass on November 19. The Mass has been rescheduled to November 26. Thank you for your understanding.
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Hospital Mass
Students and families of the St. James and St. Ann’s School community are invited to the Hospital Mass at Abbotsford Regional Hospital on Sunday, November 23, at 4pm. It will take place in the Sacred Space on the main floor. This is a great opportunity for grade 7 students as they begin their service hours for Confirmation. Mass at the hospital takes place every month on the 4th Sunday. Hospital Masses will resume in January.Meet Mrs. Wakely @ 3:45 at the Sacred Space to see how you can help!
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Learn more about the REC
Our dedicated REC (Regional Education Committee) volunteers faithfully to support and enrich the educational and spiritual life of our school community. Meeting agendas and minutes are always available on the school website for parents to review. Follow the link below to learn more about the important work of the REC and how they support our school’s mission. https://www.stjameselementary.ca/pec/The next REC meeting is scheduled for November 19th.
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Woman's Bible Study
Moms of SJA! Are you curious about your faith or do you desire to deepen your relationship with God and others? Are you searching for purpose in our culture of hustle and instant gratification? I invite you to join our six-week women’s Bible study: Living in the Father’s Love. Together we will dive into Holy Scripture in a safe and encouraging space to learn just how unconditionally loved we each are. The study will run on Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30pm starting January 13 at Saint James Parish. Cost is $40 for supplies. If you would like more information or to register, please contact Carmen de Fleuriot at carmen.defleuriot@gmail.com.
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Sports
St. James and St. Ann’s school offers a variety of fun sports and events. The dates of upcoming practices include:
Volleyball- Monday, Nov. 17 – 7:45-8:30am – Grade 6/7 Boys Practice
- Monday, Nov. 17 – 12:15-12:45 – Grade 5 Boys & Girls Practice
- Monday, Nov. 17 – 2:45- 4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Girls Practice
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 7:45-8:30am – Grade 5 Boys & Girls Practice
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 7:45-8:30am – NO practice for Grade 6/7 Girls (cancelled)
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 3:00-4:00 – Grade 6/7 Boys Game @ Cornerstone
- Wednesday, Nov. 19 – 12:15-12:45 – Grade 5 Boys & Girls Practice
- Wednesday, Nov. 19 – 3:00-4:00 – Grade 6/7 Girls Game @ Cornerstone
- Thursday, Nov. 20 – No School (PT Conferences)
- Friday, Nov. 21 – No School (Administrative Day)
Safety Reminder for After-School Sports
Parents, please remind your children to stay with their coach until they are picked up. Students should always check in with their coach before leaving a practice or game. This helps us ensure that all children are picked up safely. Thank you for your cooperation!Dance Squad
- Tuesday, Nov. 18 – 12:00 – 12:45 – Dance Squad Practice – Grade 7
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Join the Lower Mainland Green Team - Nov. 29
Hello St. James & St. Ann’s School Families!On Sat Nov. 29th from 9:45am to 1pm at the Gaudin Creek Trail, the Lower Mainland Green Team is hosting its first event in Mission! This is a fun outdoor activity where students can learn hands-on about reducing wildfire risk, removing invasive plants, and make a great positive impact!We’ll be connecting with the community to FireSmart this space to reduce wildfire risk, and help our environment by removing invasive plants, in partnership with the Mission Fire Rescue Service! Learn about invasive plants like Himalayan Blackberry while clearing the woody debris & dried stalks that can be fire hazards here and around our community! We’d love for you to join us!
NO Experience Needed! All ages & abilities welcome! Bring your friends & family! Come for as little or as long as you’d like!
When: Sat Nov 29th | 9:45AM – 1:00PM, Rain or Shine! 🌦️
What: FireSmart this trail to reduce wildfire risk & help our environment!
Where: Gaudin Creek Trail (Egglestone Ave. & Nottman St., Mission)
Provided: Tools, gloves, snacks, and educational instruction!
You wear: Long sleeves, long pants & closed-toe shoes.More Info & Sign-Up: bit.ly/greenteam-nov29-2025
Questions? Email: Max@GreenTeamsCanada.ca✨ Why join?
✔️Meet awesome new people!
✔️Improve mental health and well-being in nature
✔️Reduce wildlife risk in your community
✔️Restore a green space & support biodiversity
✔️Enjoy DELICIOUS snacks
✔️Earn volunteer hours
✔️ HAVE FUN making a real difference!Whether you’re looking for fresh air, exercise, volunteer hours, or a chance to meet like-minded people, there’s something in it for everyone!
This activity is being organized thanks to partnership between the Mission Fire Rescue Service and the Lower Mainland Green Team! The Lower Mainland Green Team, a program of Green Teams of Canada, connects, empowers, and inspires community members to care for nature through hands-on environmental activities and teamwork in green spaces across the region.
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Parent Workshop - Supporting my child
Supporting My Children in their Growth
4-day PRH Online Workshop – Over 2 weekends – November 29-30 and December 6-7, 2025. 8:30am-4:00pm, daily
Benefits to expect from this workshop:
- A better understanding of your children and of their needs, and, in this way, foster their development.
- Significant improvement in your relationship with each child.
- Understand the cause of certain behaviours in order to manage the difficulties encountered.
- Enable each child to find their place in the family and their actual environment
Facilitated by: Leah Bittante
For: -parents of children of any age (recommended 3 years or older), grandparents who want to grow in their relationship with their grandchildren. See the flyer and link below for more information. November 2025 Supporting My children (1)
- There are no upcoming events at this time.
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Sports
There are no upcoming events at this time.
