Blog Posts

February 16, 2023

February PAC Minutes

Hello Barrowtown!

 

Have a read through what's going on at school these days!

 

Thank you.

 

Kayla 

PAC Secretary

February 2, 2023

Improving Early Literacy Learning

In our school district's four-year strategic plan, we have targeted improved early learning as a means of impacting student success. At Mathxwí Elementary, all primary classrooms have committed their year to explore practical ways to improve early literacy learning.

January 16, 2023

January 2023 PAC Minutes

Hello Barrowtown Families,

 

Please have a read through our PAC minutes and find out what is happening in regards to our agricultural goals. We have big things happening that we want to keep you informed about!

 

We would love for you to join us as we move forward with our fundraising efforts, workdays, and events.

 

We are excited to see Barrowtown grow and develop in our agricultural curriculum and activities.

 

Thank you for your involvement and support.

 

Kayla Wiens

January 11, 2023

Early Literacy

Noticing a shift in literacy instruction across the district? Wonder what is going on in the classroom down the hall?  

January 6, 2023

ART CONTEST WINNERS!

Dear Parents, 

 

In the fall our school competed in an expressive arts contest offered by the University of the Fraser Valley called Flood Stories. The challenge was to create a piece of art that told our flood story. 

 

December 15, 2022

December PAC Minutes

Dear Barrowtown Families,

 

Please have a read through our December PAC minutes to hear what is happening at school, and what our upcoming plans are for the spring.

 

Thank you.

 

Kayla Wiens

PAC Secretary

Give your bottles to support our school!  Please bring your bottles to the depot and use our school phone number to support our projects!   Phone Number:  6048236722

December 13, 2022

Champions for Children: Clearbrook’s Path to Strengthening Personal and Cultural Identity

We walk into our schools each day and meet with faces, a multitude of beautiful faces behind which there are stories, personalities, interests, skills, hopes and values. And each day, we are lucky enough to have these children share pieces and layers of themselves in what might seem like surface-level interactions. A welcoming smile can draw someone in and engage them in conversation, and taking some time to listen to a child's story gives insight into their identity and, in turn, gives them the confidence they need to share with others.

November 24, 2022

Early Learning in our Community

The Abbotsford School District's Early Years learning team has been working to ensure that as many children and families have access to early learning support throughout our community. The following services and programs are currently available:

October 19, 2022

Barrowtown October PAC Minutes

Dear Barrowtown Parents,

 

Please read through our October PAC minutes. Please plans are underway, and we would like all parents to be in the know about what is happening. If you are interested in helping out or if you have any ideas, please let us know. We would love parent feedback!

 

Thank you.

 

Kayla Wiens

PAC Secretary