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Happy Thanksgiving
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, we take this opportunity to give thanks for the many blessings in our school community. We are grateful for our students, whose joy and curiosity inspire us each day; for our families, whose support and partnership strengthen our mission; and for our staff, who share their gifts so generously. Thanksgiving reminds us of God’s abundant love and the importance of gratitude, generosity, and service to others. May this season be filled with peace, joy, and moments of reflection on all that we have to be thankful for.Remember: There will be no school on Monday, October 13, 2025 because of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Heavenly Father, on this day of Thanksgiving, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your boundless mercy. For the abundance that graces our tables, and the shelter that keeps us warm, we give You thanks.
For those gathered in joy with family and friends, breaking bread and sharing stories, we ask Your continued blessing. May their laughter echo Your love, and their bonds grow stronger in Your grace.For those who sit in solitude this day, whether by circumstance or loss, may they find comfort in Your embrace. Be their companion in the quiet moments, and fill their hearts with Your everlasting faith and love.
For all Your children, together or apart, grant the comfort of knowing that in Your eternal family, no one is truly alone. Through communion with You, we are all united in thanksgiving.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Food Drive - Thank You!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who generously contributed to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your kindness and compassion truly reflect the spirit of our faith and community. Because of your donations, we were able to support local families in need and share the blessings of this season with others. A total of 566 food items were collected, with Grade 7 collecting the largest number of items (118 items), Grade 5 placing second with 97 items and Grade 4 placing third with 80 items. Your generosity is a beautiful reminder of how we can live out our call to serve and care for one another. Thank you for helping make a meaningful difference this Thanksgiving!
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Lost and Found
As the weather changes and students begin bringing extra layers to school, we’d like to remind families to check our Lost and Found for any missing items. The collection is growing, and many pieces of clothing, lunch bags, and water bottles are waiting to be claimed. To help ensure items are returned quickly, please label all personal belongings with your child’s name. Labeled items make their way back to students much more easily. Thank you for helping keep our school organized!
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Photo Retakes
Photo Retake Day Reminder:A friendly reminder that photo retakes will take place on Monday, October 27. Students who were absent on the original photo day or who would like a retake will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken. Please ensure your child comes to school prepared and dressed appropriately for photos.
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Movie Night!
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Movie Night!
Join us for an epic evening as we watch Kung Fu Panda 4 on our big 16 x 9 screen! Expect plenty of snacks, popcorn, and fun. It’s the perfect way to relax and enjoy a movie night with our amazing school community.
Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: School Gymnasium
Cost: $5 per person | $25 per family (5 or more)Our concession stand will have pizza, hot dogs, smokies, popcorn, and more!
Stay tuned for more exciting details coming soon!
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Workbee
The next Work Bee will take place at the school next Saturday, October 18, 2025. It is delayed 1 week because of the Thanksgiving weekend. 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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Panago Fundraiser
Who likes pizza? Most kids!And we of the PFA are glad to announce that we have partnered up with Panago to bring to you this fundraiser. For $14 you get a certificate that is good for any medium pizza. This includes any toppings or specialty pizzas, as long as it is medium sized. The best part, while the certificates are good for 90 days outside of Abbotsford, the local Panago will always honour the certificate!
Please find the Panago Fundraiser on Munchalunch. Just log in and select the eldest child who will be responsible in bringing the certificates home. (https://munchalunch.com/fundraising)The fundraiser will open on October 3 and be closed on October 17th. The certificates will be sent home by October 24th.
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Mabel's Labels
Mabel’s Labels Fundraiser
Create your own Personalized Labels for everything that goes back and forth between home and school, and more! Just think about all of the items you will soon have to put a label on – what an incredible time saver!Go to https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support/ and choose St. James & St. Ann’s School from the list. Then shop and your labels will ship directly to you, and the shipping is FREE! St. James & St. Ann’s School earns a commission on every order. This fundraiser is available year round. Please support our school as every fundraising dollar we raise helps out.
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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:Soccer
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Game at St. James vs. Cornerstone 3:00-4:00
- Thursday, Oct. 16 – Game at Dave Kandal 3:00-4:00
Volleyball- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 7:45-8:20 – Grade 6/7 Girls Practice
- Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 2:40 – 4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Boys Practice
- Thursday, Oct. 16 – 2:40 – 4:00pm – Grade 6/7 Boys and Girls Practice
- There are no upcoming events at this time.
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Sports
There are no upcoming events at this time.
