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School Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who helped make our School Book Fair a wonderful success!We are grateful to the organizers, parent volunteers, and staff who gave their time and energy to set up, run, and pack up the event. Your hard work created a joyful experience for our students and families, and the enthusiasm throughout the week was truly inspiring. Thanks to your support, our Book Fair not only celebrated a love of reading but also contributed valuable resources to our school community. A portion of the sales will go back to the school for the purchase of new books.
Online orders can still be placed until Sunday, November 23 at https://classicaleducationbooks.ca. Use the school code: ann/james2025 at checkout, which will give credit to the school for any purchases. Select “local pick up” for shipping and your order will come to the school in a few weeks. Contact the office with any questions.
The Classical Education Bookstore is located here in Abbotsford, near Whatcom Road. Feel Free to drop into the store for a larger selection of Great Books (#104-37451 Kilgard Road, Abbotsford).
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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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PSG Meeting
The PSG will be meeting this Monday, November 24th at 2:30pm in the St. James Parish foyer to review incoming PSG applications. Parents are welcome to come, meet the Parent Support Group Executive and have a voice.
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Early Dismissal - Change of Date
Please be aware that the next Early Dismissal day has been moved from December 3 to December 10. We kindly ask all families to update their calendars accordingly. Thank you for your attention to this change.
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Poinsettia Fundraiser
The PFA is happy to announce our St. James and St. Ann’s Poinsettia fundraiser. We have partnered with Windsor Greenhouse, located in Abbotsford. Order beautiful poinsettias that are locally grown. A variety of sizes and colours are available to choose from, including a beautiful tricolour garden. This fundraiser will end on December 8th, and orders will be available for pick up on December 9th at 2pm at the front of the school. Print the flyer for more information Poinsettia FundraiserClick on the following the link to order your poinsettias today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw4i–IBi54vg73tyykDm-Z-bsfCZDBf2F4oZDRhSWTB82Ew/viewform?usp=header
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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. 24 – 7:45-8:30am – Grade 5 Boys & Girls Practice
- Monday, Nov. 24 – 2:45- 4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Boys & Girls Practice
- Tuesday, Nov. 25 – 7:45-8:30am – Grade 5 Boys & Girls Practice
- Tuesday, Nov. 25 – 3:00-4:30 – Grade 6/7 Girls Tournament @ Cornerstone
- Wednesday, Nov. 26 – 3:00-4:30 – Grade 6/7 Boys Tournament @ Cornerstone
- Thursday, Nov. 27- 3:00-4:30 – Grade 5 Boys & Girls Game @ Blue Jay
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. 25 – 12:00 – 12:30 – Dance Squad Practice – Grade 7
- Thursday, Nov. 27 – 12:15 – 12:45 – Dance Squad Practice
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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.
