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April 9, 2015
2272 Windsor Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6M1
604.850.3511 atmssabres.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
The Value of Play
Play is the primary way children learn and is an often underutilized educational
tool. In play, children use all the “tools” they have at the ready – their hands, feet,
minds, family, friends, objects, and the world outside their doorstep. Play is the
heart of a healthy mind, body and soul.
Mrs. L. Pollastretti
Principal
Mr. T. Baruta
Vice Principal
Upcoming Events:
April 14
1:30 pm ArtStarts Performance
April 15
6:45 pm PAC Meeting
April 17 – 19
ATMS Band trip to Sun Peaks
April 22
Vaisakhi Lunch and Celebration
$1 Indian Outfit Buyout
All too often we (the adults) don’t encourage play as children get older. In early
childhood, parents encourage play with toys, with objects, with space, and with
time. However as children age, we often start to discourage active play and insert
inactive play (like video games). My assertion is that we should be encouraging
our students to get outside and explore the world around them. Play takes many
forms but ultimately, play is learning. Through play, children’s cognitive skills are
enhanced, children’s motor skills are developed, children’s language skills are
enhanced and children’s social and emotional skills are gained.
So encourage your child to play more and become an active learner through play.
As a parent you can encourage active play by:
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Allowing time for free play (not an assigned activity)
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April 28 & 29
District Public Speaking Finals @
Yale Secondary
Respect that your child is unique and encourage them finding their own
style of play
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April 30
Jeans Day!!
Allow plenty of room for safe exploration (set boundaries outside – you
can play in this “zone”).
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Provide a variety of play materials (like a bike)
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Ask about the things you child does while playing (their likes, dislikes,
interests, feelings)
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Join your child in their play (get “down” to their level, go outside on a hike,
a ride...)
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Teach safety first to reduce injury during play
May 8
Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 13
Parents as Partners Series
(Details to be Announced)
May 18
Victoria Day (No School)
May 19
Traditional Spelling Bee at ATMS
May 20
6:45 pm PAC Election Meeting
May 22
ATMS Track Meet @ Rotary
Stadium
Play is an often undervalued tool of learning and all too often as children get older
we don’t encourage play in the same way or form that we (parents) did for our
younger children. Encourage your child to actively play more. Then go explore,
imagine, create and discover.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Linda Pollastretti
Acting Principal
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THANK YOU!!
A HUGE, HUGE thank you to all the parents, ATSS
students, teachers and staff that came out and
volunteered their time Thursday evening!! Without all of
your help we could not have made Fun Night possible!! It
was a successful evening with lots of kids and parents
that came out to enjoy all the games!! I heard a lot of
"That was awesome!!" as they were leaving!! It was very
nice to hear and see! Again thank you all of you that
helped out!!
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CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:
atmssabres.com
Office Staff:
Mrs. D. Horsman
Mrs. C. Dahl
Office Hours:
7:45 am –3:30 pm
Staff E-mails
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Office
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Grade 6
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Internet Technology/Explos
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Learning Assistance
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Youth Care Worker
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PAC
Kari Martin – Chairperson
[email protected]
PAC NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS!
Parents are invited to the next PAC
th
meeting on April 15 at 6:45 pm.
It's April and many students have overdue
books from as far back as January. "Oh, I
forgot" or I'll bring it tomorrow" isn't an
acceptable excuse anymore. Other
students want to read these books!
This is a great way to get involved in your
child’s school and help plan more exciting
events.
For more information contact our PAC
Chairperson at [email protected]
ATMS PUBLIC SPEAKING
Congratulations to the following students
who are the ATMS winners of our Public
Speaking Competition. Our First Place
winners will be going to the District
Competition at the end of April.
Grade 6:
st
1 - Harman Rangdhu (6A) - Taking
Thankful for Granted
nd
2 - Sophie Krahn (6M) - The Best Author
Ever
rd
3 - Puneet Gill (6SW) - Success
Grade 7:
st
1 - Yenah Byun (7F) – True Meaning of
Beauty
nd
2 - Vicky Gill (7H) - My Mom is a
Teacher
rd
3 - Ishmeet Randhawa (7OB) - World
War 3
ATSS UNIFORMS FOR SALE
Girls’ ATSS uniform pieces for sale—all in
really good condition.
They are all Ladies size small. One item
was never worn or washed; one item was
only washed one time.
Please return all overdue books as
soon as possible, or pay for them at the
office. Mrs. Salter will print a bill for you
to give to the office with your payment.
VAISAKHI CELEBRATIONS
We are planning some activities for
Vaisakhi on Wednesday, April 22nd at the
school. There will be a vegetarian, Indian
food lunch, free of charge for students,
staff, and parent volunteers. Interested
parents are asked to donate money to go
towards the cost of the luncheon, and a
charitable initiative supporting women and
children living in a shelter. The office can
issue a receipt showing amount donated
although it will not be tax deductible.
Parents are needed to organize, purchase,
prepare, set up, and clean up after the
lunch. Parents are needed in the morning
of the 22nd at a local Gurdwara Baba
Banda S. Bahadar. The food has to be at
the school by 11:15am. Please contact
Gurjeet at 604-855-8590 for more
information.
On April 22, we will also be doing a $1 buy
out for all students who wear an Indian
outfit. Students are encouraged to share
outfits with friends who do not have one.
Items are: -1 Black Zip Hoodie -1 Red
Hoodie - 3 black polo shirts - 3 red polo
shirts -1 cream polo shirt -1 cream blouse
-1 red blouse--this is brand new and was
never worn or washed--1 black cardiganthis was $54 -1 pair of gym shorts -1 PE Tshirt-washed once. Will sell all for $125.
Contact Sandra: 604-854-6171 or 778241-6171 (to text or call)
WHO IS THAT STAFF MEMBER?
I am Jennifer Aitken. I have been an EA at ATMS for 7 years. I am a proud mother of three
amazing children. I grew up in Ontario and moved out to BC twenty four years ago. I lived in
Mexico for a year, tutoring children grades eight and ten. I struggled with learning until I
reached high school. This, along with my year in Mexico, solidified my desire to pursue a
career helping students, and I have been an Educational Assistant for twenty years this
month. In addition to working in the district, I also tutor children with learning disabilities. I
enjoy painting, reading, hiking, biking, camping, water activities, skating, tobogganing or
building huge sand castles, and strolling along the ocean.
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COMMUNITY INFORMATION PAGE
TEEN FEST 2015!
You can now find a list of community events and
opportunities on our School District Website!
On April 11, Coast Capital Savings is hosting a FREE, funfilled event which includes workshops for teens and parents,
display booths with resources, businesses that cater to youth
and performances by local and celebrity musicians including
a teen talent competition which is receiving a great
response.
To find out what is happening in our city go to:
http://www.sd34.bc.ca/parentsstudents/CommunityInformation
Find events such as Community Events, Activities for Adults,
Children and Teens, Programs & Courses, Community
Campaigns and Volunteer Opportunities.
This page will be updated periodically with new information
so keep it bookmarked on your computer.
Visit the Abbotsford Center (33800 King Road) on Saturday,
April 11 from 11am to 5pm. Admission is FREE and each
student at ATMS will receive a ticket for a chance to win a
$500 shopping spree at SevenOaks Shopping Centre.
CHIEF DAN GEORGE CHESS TOURNAMENT
The Abbotsford Parks and Recreation Summer program
fliers are now out! Click here to view. Register Today!!
On May 23, Chief Dan Middle School is hosting a Chess
Tournament for students in grades K to 12. It starts at 8:30
am and ends at 2:00 pm. This is a team tournament. Each
team requires a minimum of 3 people. If you are interested in
being in an ATMS team, please contact Mr. Baruta. Cost is
$10 per student.
December Student of the Month
January Student of the Month
Emma Nickel(6K)
Jasmeen Bhagirath (6M)
Emma is a very deserving recipient of the
award for Student of the Month. Emma is a
diligent, responsible, and conscientious
student. She comes to school prepared and
ready to learn every day. Emma is always
willing to offer help whenever anyone needs
a hand. Emma looks for new ways of doing things while
remaining true to her personal style. Doing well in school is
important for Emma and her exemplary attitude and
willingness to ask questions shows that she truly enjoys
learning. Congratulations, Emma!
Jassy is a very deserving recipient of the
award for Student of the Month. Jassy is a
respectful and friendly student. She greets
everyone with a warm smile and a cheerful
"good morning!" each day and is the first to
offer help whenever anyone needs a hand.
She is also a bright and dedicated student who consistently
puts forth her best effort in everything she does. Doing well
in school is clearly a priority for Jassy and her great attitude
shows that she truly enjoys learning. Congratulations, Jassy!
Kianna McKellan (7OB)
Kianna has been nominated for student of
the month for December. Anyone who has
met Kianna knows that she is a walking ray
of sunshine. She always has a smile on her
face and a positive attitude. She is a
valuable member of our class because she
sees the best in each person and goes about her day
encouraging us and making each one feel special. She is
always willing to lend a hand and serve her school whenever
possible. Thanks Kianna for making our school a better
place!
Sanjyot Shergill (8R)
Sanjyot is a member of the catering club,
she is always willing to help out at school
events and functions. She is extremely
motivated to do her best and help others.
Harman Boparai (7H)
The grade 7 student of the month for
January is Harman Boparai. Harman is a
hardworking, responsible and respectful
young man. He is always willing to help
others and treats people with the utmost
respect. He has a positive attitude and
shows up each day with a smile on his face, ready to learn.
We appreciate his leadership in the class and see him as an
excellent role model for his peers. Thanks Harman for
leading by example and practically demonstrating what it
means to be a Sabre!
Gurveer Chattu (8J)
The Grade 8 Team would like to recognize
Gurveer Chattu as Student of the Month for
January. Gurveer is a fantastic student who
always works diligently in class. Furthermore,
Gurveer always takes the time to say
'Goodbye' after each lesson is helpful setting
up in P.E. Gurveer is also a valued member of the Girls
Volleyball and Basketball teams; she has plans to try out for
Soccer as well. Her politeness and hard work should be
emulated by ATMS students. Keep up the great work
Gurveer!
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February Student of the Month
March Student of the Month
Puneet Gill (6S)
Harmanjot Rangdhu (6A)
Puneet is a wonderful addition to our school
and always puts her best effort forward. She
is thoughtful, caring and helpful in and out
of the class and comes to school with a
smile of her face. Not only does she show
excellent academic success, she also
demonstrates good sportsmanship in PE and should be
proud of who she is.
Harman is a valuable member of our school
who demonstrates deep thinking in her
assignments
and
offers
thoughtful
contributions to class discussions. She has
shown reliability by taking on leadership
roles in the classroom, like organizing her
POD’s Secret Santa at Christmas time.
Harman is well liked by her teachers and classmates
alike, and we are all happy to see that she is on her way
to the district finals in public speaking. Congratulations
Harman!
Gursajan Parmar (7S)
Gursajan is well deserving of the student of
the month award. It did not take long for him
to introduce himself, giving me a warm
welcome to ATMS. He assisted my
transition into the class with his helpful and
cheerful attitude. I quickly learned that
Gursajan was a student that I could trust. Not only was
he helpful, but he was also fun to have in the classroom.
We enjoyed challenging each other with riddles and
figuring out the Rubik’s Cube together. Students should
look to Gursajan’s example to make this school a better
place.
Amrit Mahal (8J)
Amrit has continued to be a shining star in
the Grade 8 cohort. She is consistently at or
near the top of her class through all of
classwork. Additionally, Amrit helps out
during the school day through multiple
activities that are held around the school.
Lastly, Amrit should be commended for her great work on
the Grade 8 girl’s basketball team. Excellent job, Amrit!
December:
Gurjot Gill & Amrit Mahal
January:
Rasheen Sandhu (7F)
Rasheen has earned the Student of the
Month for a variety of reasons. First of all
she always has a positive attitude and a
smile on her face. Her great attitude goes a
long way! She is willing to offer help in any
way that she can. Rasheen has cleaned up
messes, helped file, mark or organize and decorated our
class. On top of being friendly and helpful Rasheen has
worked really hard this year to be successful in her
studies. Way to go Rasheen! Thanks for making our pod
a better place.
Mahak Brar (8J)
Mahak has been working extra hard all year.
She has especially excelled in her creating
writing showing incredible growth and
creativity over the last few months.
February:
Jeevan Basrom & Jasleen Brar
March: Armit Uppal
Ankish Chawla & Simran Aulakh
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