Good morning AD Rundle Families,

I hope you all have had a restful weekend soaking up the beginnings of fall. The crisp air, cooler days, and the crunch of leaves certainly has me looking forward to the change in the season.

As I send you this message on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian day of memorial to recognize the atrocities and multi-generational effects of the Canadian Indian residential school system. I encourage you to chat with your student about the learning they have done around this topic. On Thursday our school held an assembly, lead by Indigenous Students with generations of families there to witness, our recognition and truth telling about this part of Canadian History. I am so proud of the work that our students and staff at ADR are doing!

As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Warmly,

Sarah

AD Rundle

"Building Connection and Compassion through Community"

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There is no need to pre-register for after school programming. All programs are on a Drop In Basis

Monday September 29th- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Tuesday October 1st, 2024- Day 1

• 8:00 am Open Gym Basketball

Athletics

• 2:45 pm- Grade 6,7 Volleyball Practice - Boys and Girls
• 2:45 pm- Grade 7/8 Soccer Practice
• 2:45- 3:30 pm- Cross Country Practice
• 4:00 - 5:00 pm- Gr. 8 Volleyball Practice - Boys and Girls

After School Clubs

• 2:45- 4:00 pm- Number Ninjas
• 3:00- 5:00 pm- Nails and Chat

Wednesday October 2nd, 2024- Day 2

• 8:00 am Open Gym Basketball

After School Clubs

• 2:45- 5:00 pm- Rec Drop In
• 4:00- 6:00 pm- Futsal

Thursday October 3rd, 2024- Day 1

• 8:00 am Open Gym Basketball
• Wheeling Field Trip- Core 845 (Outdoor Ed)
• Lunch Time- ADR Allies Meeting in the Library with Ms. Corneil- Bring your Lunch

Athletics

• 2:45 pm- Grade 7/8 Soccer @Sardis
• 2:45pm- Grade 6 Girls Volleyball Game
• 2:45 pm- Grade 7 Girls Volleyball Game @Cascade Christian
• 3:30 pm- Cross Country- meet @Watson Glen Park
• 3:30 start for gr 6/7/8: 3 km distance

After School Clubs

• 2:45- 4:00 pm- Rundle Rocks

Friday September 20th, 2024 - Day 2

Please see the link below for a newsletter and website created and curated by our counselors Kirsten Froyland and Jackson Ward. This website has information related to the Social Emotional Learning that our students receive at ADR and will update monthly with new information. This is the link to the October Edition. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Kirsten or Jackson for more information and resources.

Here are the dates and information for the Chilliwack area Cross Country races:

Thurs Oct 19th: Canceled

Thurs Sept 26: Watson Glen Park race #1 (Twin Rinks-across from Slesse middle)

Grades 6-12

3:30 start for gr 6/7/8: 3 km distance

4:00 start for Jr (gr 9 and 10): 4km distance

4:30 start for Sr (gr 11 and 12): 5km distance

Thurs Oct 3: Watson Glen Park race #2 (Twin Rinks-across from Slesse middle)-new race added

Grades 6-8

3:30 start for gr 6/7/8: 3 km distance

Thurs Oct 10: Island 22 race #3 (Note: Date Change!!!)

Grades 6-12

3:30 start for gr 6/7/8: 3 km distance

4:00 start for Jr (gr 9 and 10): 4km distance

4:30 start for Sr (gr 11 and 12): 5km distance

Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:45. pm on the ADR Field

• October 9-11- Grade Wide Activity Days at Cultus Lake
• October 14th- Thanksgiving - Schools Closed
• October 18th- Early Dismissal Day #1
• Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) will be Thursday, October 24 from 9 to 9:30
• October 25th- Provincial Professional Development Day

To facilitate the orderly and SAFE pick-up/drop-off of students at our school, please avoid parking your vehicle in the “Bus Only” area (marked in orange) next to our gymnasium or in the area marked in yellow as busses need the space to make the turn within the confines of the parking lot.

Please follow the pick-up/drop-off route is shown with the light blue arrows and be mindful of the crosswalk. As our school has grown, so has the traffic.

For families whose students require additional supports in the morning for drop off, we have three stalls marked as "RESERVED". Please avoid parking in these areas if your student does not require the extra supports in the morning or after school.

Thank you for your understanding!

We are very lucky to be supported by Breakfast Clubs of Canada and by The Feeding Futures program here in Chilliwack. This means that our students have access to a fulsome breakfast, hearty lunch, and a variety of nutritious snacks at breaks...for FREE every day for ALL students. This is a barrier free program. All students are welcome and encouraged to access the programs and do not need to register or sign up.

Breakfast begins in the multipurpose room at 8:15 am, snacks are available at break outside the multipurpose room, and lunch will be collected through the classroom teacher with snacks also available as students head out just outside of the multipurpose room.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out! Menus will be posted the week before in the "RAMS Report" so you can be aware of ingredient lists for allergens or any dietary concerns.

NEW INFORMATION

Family Support

I have attached a copy of the Free Food Programs in Chilliwack document from Chilliwack Healthier Communities. This is a great resource for families facing food insecurities or in need of additional resources.

Here is a link to the webpage https://www.chilliwackhealthiercommunity.ca/food This page has a link to the food asset map and will be updated throughout the year with any changes to the resources available within the community.

At all Middle Schools in Chilliwack student cell phones are to be put away during the school day. They can be brought out at a teachers discretion for its use as a learning tool, other than during those teacher sanctioned times it is required to not be on a students person and stored securely.

It is fundamentally important for students during this developmental time to have time to socialise and connect with peers with limited technological distractions. If you need to communicate with your student during the school day or if your student needs to speak with you, they are free to call from the office and families can call and leave a message for their student.

At AD Rundle students will place their phones inside of their lockers and not on their pockets (or person). Phones need to be placed in lockers when the warning bell rings and can be used after the dismissal bell at the end of the day. Students in portables will keep phones in their backpacks in the cloak room. If students struggle with placing phones away in lockers or in bags a further conversation with teachers and administration will be required which may result in a student not being able to bring a phone to school for a specified period of time. If you have questions about this policy please feel free to reach out to administration.

AD Rundle does not assume responsibility for lost or damaged phones. Accident do happen, so if you are concerned with your student's phone being damaged please reconsider sending it to school with your student.

Student attendance is critical to the success of students at school. We understand that circumstances can sometimes become a barrier for students to attend regularly. If your family is experiencing barriers in getting your student/s to school, please reach out to your students classroom teacher, counselor, or our administration team to see how we can provide supports to your family.

If we reach out to check in, please know that it comes from a place of support and care. We want to make sure that we are doing all that we can to ensure our community members are supported!

Chilliwack School District is a rapidly growing community of learners that values and celebrates every student and staff member for who they are through the lens of super-diversity. In simple terms, super-diversity acknowledges that there are multiple ways of being in a school community that coexist simultaneously. It's more than just acknowledging diversity - it's recognizing that it is a multidimensional experience (such as one can be gifted, come from a different cultural context, and be a member of the 2SLGBTQI+ community) and that we all share the responsibility to create a safe and caring school community where everyone can see themselves as champions for the human spirit and human rights.

This website holds resources and information to assist with the work that we do and to celebrate the super-diversity of our community.

Our Student Association Fee helps to cover many costs including activity days, supplies, guest speakers and other special events and initiatives. If you have any questions or are having any financial difficulty, please reach out. We are committed that no child should be disadvantaged due to financial constraints. Please speak with our school principal if you are experiencing financial hardship that limits your ability to pay school fees.

Fees can be paid through your child's Quick Pay Account at SD 33 Pay Online

Please see below for instructions on how to register for student quick pay and permission forms at ADR. If you are having difficulties or do not have access to the internet, please come into the office and we will be able to assist you.

If you are interested in ordering RAMS gear, our online store is now open for ordering. All items are in-stock and can be picked up at our office the same or next day.

You can order through our student quick pay site at Student Quick Pay

Communication between home and school is critically important. We recognize that questions and concerns will come up throughout the school year. Please take a look at our AD Rundle Parent Communication information and the Chilliwack School District Parent Communication Guide for details.

KidsHelpPhone.ca 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

Chilliwack Youth Health Centre (604) 819-4603 https://chilliwackyhc.com/

START crisis team 1-844-START (1-844-782-7811)

CrisisCentreChat.ca 604-872-3311

Fraser Health Crisis Line 1-877-820-7444 or 604-951-8855

Suicide Line 1-800-784-2433

310 Mental Health Support 310-6789

9-1-1 in case of emergency

Family Smart- Mental health support https://familysmart.ca/

Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect- 1 800 663-9122

Please remember to check out your student's Quick Pay Site for payment of school association fees and year book ordering. If your child is participating in school sports this year there is a $20 flat fee for each school sport that your child participates in. This helps to cover the cost of transportation, refereeing, association fees for these activities.

Finances should never be a barrier to participation. If you require support with fees please do not hesitate to reach out to myself or our Vice Principal Mr. Pinckney personally at:

sarah_gamboa@sd33.bc.ca or brent_pinckney@sd33.bc.ca

• Rachna Singh, Minister of Education and Child Care, issued the following statement as students return to school. Minister Singh would also like to wish everyone in the K-12 system a great start to the 2024/25 school year.
• Minister’s back to school letter to students, parents and caregivers (English and French)