As our office closes for the summer, I would like to share some updates for the end of the year and provide information for the start of next year. 

We have updated our websites in Langley Schools, and therefore, we are unable to access previous newsletters. I apologize for any missed information; we will look at a new template and update this as we move forward. Photos will also be updated. 

In the final week of school, we shared some important and fun moments with the students and families. 

Good Things to Talk About

On Monday, we honoured our 2025 Grade 5 Class as they finish out their time at Shortreed. For many of these students, I have worked with them since they were in kindergarten, so I have come to know them and their families well. Most of our school, along with grade 5 families, gathered in the gym for our Grade 5 Farewell. Representatives from each grade 5 shared some appreciation for the school, their parents and caregivers, and staff. Following some words from Mrs. Tarasoff and me, each student was honoured by crossing the stage, sharing a bit about who they are, and receiving a completion certificate. After the grade 5 slideshow, we concluded the formal part of the ceremony. Then, the grade 5 students had the opportunity to enjoy cupcakes (thanks, Melissa!), punch, photos, and Class of 2025 swag. Thank you to PAC and all the volunteers for providing the refreshments and decorations, as well as for helping with setup.

On Wednesday, our staff was feeling ready for summer and decided to head out to the sidewalk for a beach-themed dance party! Thank you to everyone who sang and danced with us... or walked by with big high 5s!

On Thursday, we had our Year-End Assembly. We thanked some volunteers, honoured our PAC, said farewell to staff who are leaving, and shared a slideshow of images from Term 2. We then invited our grade 5s up one last time, cheering them as they exited the gym. Following this, our next group of grade 5 students had the opportunity to move to the benches and take on the student leadership commitment in the school. 

Staff Changes

FAREWELLS: The following staff will not be returning next year:

• Mrs. Southcott will be going on maternity leave but returning in 2026-2027
• Ms. Cho was on maternity leave this year and has accepted a position at Josette Dandurand Elementary, right near her home.
• Ms. Grewal will return to working on-call, allowing her to continue working part-time.
• Ms. Ip will return to working on-call so she can continue to work part-time.
• Ms. Harrison will be looking for positions at Shortreed, and we hope to see her back in the fall.
• Mrs. Anton is moving to Kelowna and will work with the Canucks Autism Network.
• Ms. Wilson accepted full-time work at Uplands Elementary
• Mrs. Fournier will be travelling in the fall but we are hoping to have her return to staff in some way at the end of 2025.
• Mrs. Prushak has been assigned to Parkside Elementary as a full-time ELL teacher.
• Mrs. Noonan will be moving into her teaching career as she continues her teaching practicum in Abbotsford.
• Mrs. Rogers will be working on-call, allowing her to spend more time with her family.
• Mrs. Stoddart will be working on-call, allowing her to spend more time with her family and grandchild.
• Mrs. Tarasoff will be moving to Belmont Elementary as a vice-principal. 

CHANGES: The following staff will be changing roles:

• Ms. Henry will be teaching grade 2
• Ms. McLeod will be teaching kindergarten
• Ms. Anderson will be working as a Resource Teacher
• Ms. Garcha will be teaching grade 4
• Ms. Johnstone will be teaching grade 3 with Ms. Loverock
• Ms. Cheema will be teaching grade 3 with Mrs. Dornian (and teaching PE on Wednesday mornings)

WELCOME: Please join me in welcoming the following new staff to Shortreed. 

• Mrs. Gill - Vice-Principal
• Mrs. Chubbs - Admin Assistant
• Ms. McDonald - SEA
• Ms. Smith - SEA
• Ms. Cathcart - SEA (welcome back!)
• Ms. Palitti - Youth Care Worker
• Ms. Littlejohn - Grade 1
• Mrs. Wettstein - Grade 2
• Ms. Boyd - Grade 1
• Ms. Hlady - Grade 5
• Ms. Sidhu - Grade 4
• Mrs. Rossnagel - PE 

Information and Updates

The office is now closed. I will be checking my email 2-3 times per week through the summer so please reach out to me if you have any questions. The office will be open again on Monday, August 25.

Kindergarten gradual entry information was sent out at Kindergarten Welcome but will be posted on the new website in the next couple of weeks. 

The staff page of our website is now updated centrally so if there are errors, they will be corrected soon. 

Have a wonderful summer! Shortreed will re-open for students on Tuesday, September 2 from 8:45-10:30. Watch for a newsletter at the end of August with more details. 

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