Good afternoon Abbeydale School Families, 

It’s crazy to think that we’re heading into the last week of school! Just a reminder that Thursday, June 27 is a half day. As well, the first day of the 2024-25 school year is Thursday, August 29. You will receive a call by Wednesday, August 28 notifying you of your child’s homeroom teacher.  

Please see more updates below: 

Indigenous People’s Day in Abbeydale  

There's a special event in Abbeydale to mark Indigenous People's Day!

Abbeydale Indigenous Peoples Day

Staffing Updates 

As the school year winds down, we’d like to take a minute to acknowledge a few staff members who won’t be with us next year: 

  • Ms. Knoke – Will be retiring at the end of the year 
  • Ms. Walsh – Will be moving on to a new opportunity outside of the CBE 
  • Ms. Helmer – Will be exploring other opportunities within the CBE 
  • Ms. Morada – Will be exploring other opportunities within the CBE 
  • Mr. Wood – Will be exploring other opportunities within the CBE 
  • Ms. Muckle – Will be exploring other opportunities within the CBE 

Please join me in thanking these individuals for the work they’ve done at Abbeydale School and wishing them all the best on their next steps! 

We’d also like to announce changes to existing staff and introduce new staff joining us in the Fall: 

  • Ms. Giard – Will be moving to teach AM/PM Kindergarten 
  • Ms. Slavik – Will be moving from Grade 3/4 to teach Music for all grades along with provide Literacy intervention support for Grade 5/6 
  • Ms. Labrenz - Will be moving from Grade 1 to Grade 3/4 
  • Mr. Gramlich – Will be joining the Abbeydale staff teaching Grade 3/4

New Principal Announcement – Welcome Benji Williams 

I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Benji Williams to Principal of Abbeydale School beginning in the Fall. I’ll be working with Mr. Williams over the coming weeks to support a smooth transition. I have no doubt he will be a great addition to Abbeydale!! 

Last Day of School for Students – Thursday, June 27

Just a reminder that while our last day of school with students is Thursday, June 27, this is a HALF DAY, meaning school will be done at 12:30 PM. 

School Starts back-up on Thursday, August 29

Just a reminder that the first day of the 2024-25 School year is Thursday, Aug. 29. Your child’s homeroom teacher will contact you by Wednesday, Aug. 28 to introduce themselves and welcome your child into their classroom.  

Have a great weekend,

Megan Liddell (mrliddell@cbe.ab.ca) & Jaydon Derdall (jwderdall@cbe.ab.ca)