posted Feb 20, 2012 11:14 AM by Dexter Horton
 Over three hundred students in Grades 6 & 7 at Clayburn participated at the annual Science Fair... In our ongoing efforts to improve literacy fluency and comprehension in students, seventeen Clayburn grade 8 students and webleaders have started weekly volunteering at Sandy Hill Elementary school as Literacy mentors for grade 3 & 4 students... If you were wondering about the new drawings on the back of our fitness room wall (in the front lobby), it’s our newest wall mural representing many of the student activities which take place at Clayburn Middle School... Over ninety Grade 6’s and webleaders participated together in the first ever Grade 6 movie night on January 26... Twenty three students will be hosting, and then accompanying Mrs. Spaeti, Mrs. Fuerst & Mr. Chin to Trenton Ontario in May for Clayburn’s Second Cultural Exchange... Boys Grade 8 Basketball finished the season in 3rd place in league play... Girls Grade 8 Basketball placed 5th overall in league play this season... Grade 7 Boys & Girls Basketball teams both sport identical 1-3 win-loss records, with a final league game against Chief Dan George remaining, prior to playoffs the week of Feb. 20... To read all of this and more of the goings on at Clayburn, Click Here! |
posted Feb 15, 2012 1:37 PM by Dexter Horton
In the past 2 months, 2 young people from Abbotsford have died after taking what they believed to be the drug commonly known as Ecstasy. It is impossible to imagine what these families are now going through. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. We believe arming parents with information is an effective way to reduce the risk that children will experiment with these drugs. We know kids are curious and as teens they will take more risks than at any other time of their lives. We need them to understand that trying something, even once, can lead them down a path of despair and/or death.
Attached below is a letter from Abbotsford Police Chief Constable Bob Rich to all parents, issuing a warning to parents about the dangers of ecstasy and other drug use, our joint efforts to educate students about drug use, and some resources and tips for parents.
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posted Feb 13, 2012 2:08 PM by Dexter Horton
The Abbotsford School District is partnering with the Abbotsford Heat Hockey Club to provide all middle school students (Gr. 6, 7, & 8) with the opportunity to attend an AHL hockey game at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Center (AESC). Based on the success of other AHL teams hosting School Day Games, the Abbotsford Heat made special arrangements with the league to schedule their game versus the Houston Aeros to be played at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. All Clayburn Middle students will be transported by school bus to and from the AESC, and students will return to the school in time for regular dismissal at the end of the day. Students must return to school on the bus.Students are expected to return the completed permission slip and provide a contribution of $10 to cover the cost of the ticket and transportation. Parents wishing to attend and help supervise the event can contact their child's teacher by e-mail or by calling the school at 604-504-7007. The permission slip can be downloaded below. |
posted Jan 23, 2012 9:48 AM by Dexter Horton
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Welcome back, we hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Two groups of Clayburn students participated in the Annual Spaghetti Building Competition on January 13. Sponsored by Mrs. Dobie, the students had to design and construct a spaghetti bridge to hold a 1 Kg weight for one minute... As of December 1, Clayburn webleaders have volunteered almost 1200 hours of their time to school functions--that’s about 10 hours per leader per month... There are over 95 athletes in grade 7 & 8 Basketball!... The Kiwanis Builders Club has been very busy since December, adopting two families and bringing household necessities and Christmas presents... To read these stories and more click here! |
posted Jan 23, 2012 9:18 AM by Dexter Horton
The Ministry of Education requires that school districts throughout BC administer the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) to students in Grades 4 and 7 each year. The assessment measures student competency in the areas of Reading, Writing and Numeracy (Math). In the Abbotsford School District the tests are scheduled to be completed between January 16th and February 24th. Each test has an online as well as a paper and pencil component. The tree tests take about 90 minutes each to complete.
Schools and Districts use the results of this assessment to monitor the effectiveness of their programs and to make decisions about how and where to allocate resources. The individual results are also shared with parents to inform them of their child's progress.
To read the complete letter, please view or download the attachment below. |
posted Jan 11, 2012 1:04 PM by Dexter Horton
Interim reports would normally be sent home Friday, January 13, 2012. Unfortunately at the current time, teachers are not sending written reports home to parents. However, teachers are continuing their regular teaching duties, which include attendance, lesson prep, planning, and assessment. Teachers are continuing to assessing their students and while they may not be sending written reports home to parents, parents are welcome to contact teachers to discuss their child's progress to this point in the year. If you would like to discuss your child's progress with his/her teacher, please contact the school at 604-504-7007 or send an e-mail directly to the teacher. |
posted Dec 15, 2011 1:24 PM by Dexter Horton
Parents, Grandparents, staff and students experienced a wonderful array of musical talent on Dec. 9 & 10 when Clayburn hosted its annual Winter performance, A Musical Treat... In the Spirit of Giving, CMS students this past month have been going from class to class, collecting coins for Adopt a Family, cans for the Abbotsford Food Bank, selling hats for the Children’s Hospital, and collecting Toys for the Abbotsford Christmas Hamper program... A new club has started at Clayburn Middle School! The Kiwanis Builders Club members participate in service projects that meet various needs in our school and our community... Twenty three students will be hosting, and then accompanying Mrs. Spaeti & Mr. Chin to Trenton Ontario in the Spring for Clayburn’s Second Cultural Exchange. Our Next PAC Meeting is Tuesday January 10 at 6:30 pm (in the Library)... Have a very relaxing winter break, and the staff and students at Clayburn Middle wish you and your family all the best in 2012. To view or download the December newsletter, please click here. |
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posted Nov 30, 2011 12:22 AM by Mike Haire
There are still tickets available for A Musical Treat. The concert begins at 7:00 pm, December 9 & 10, at Clayburn Middle Scool. You will enjoy performances by the junior and senior concert bands, the jazz band, the choral ensemble, and numerous solo performances. There will also be treats, drinks, door prizes, and a 50 / 50 draw. Tickets are $8.00. Please contact the school office for information on ordering tickets. |
posted Nov 25, 2011 2:16 PM by Dexter Horton
On Friday, December 2, 2011 Clayburn Middle students will be receiving a presentation on Internet Safety. A similar presentation is being offered to parents on the evening of Thursday, December 7, 2011, 7:00 PM at Abbotsford Traditional School. This presentation will be presented by Staff Sergeant Darren Laur, an Internet Safety Specialist with the Victoria Police. For more information please refer to to the attachment below, or call 604-850-7029 |
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