Bateman PAC
35045 Exbury Avenue V2S 7L1 Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Join us online tonight at 7pm (link below) for our PAC meeting. We will be allocating funds and would appreciate your input. If you don't already have a Zoom account, please create one (it's free) prior to the meeting. Note: this online meeting replaces the previously scheduled in-person meeting.... --- https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/63331073792 Meeting ID: 633 3107 3792 Passcode: 8S^ie0Km

We are working on setting up an online meeting for tomorrow evening (Tuesday) at 7pm. Stay tuned for more details. Note: this will replace the in-person meeting

Lest we forget.

Friday, November 27 is a ProD Day! Wooohooo!

November 16 is "Turnaround Day". There will not be school for students.

Join us for our PAC meeting. Tuesday, November 24 at 7pm in the Learning Commons. --- Please wear a mask for walking through the school. A Visitor Self Assessment will be required upon arrival (QR code is posted on the front sliding doors).

Quarter 2 starts Nov 17. Please ensure that, prior to Nov 17, your child(ren) login to MyEd, know their classes for this quarter and which entrance they will now use. Being prepared for Nov 17 will help students and staff transition smoothly. Thank you!

Tonight is our first PAC meeting of this school year. Join us at 7pm in the Learning Commons. --- Please wear a mask for walking through the school. A Visitor Self Assessment will be required upon arrival (QR code is posted on the front sliding doors).

Reminder: no school Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23

ATTENTION 2020 GRADS: Graduation diplomas are available for pick up at Robert Bateman Secondary. Hours of pick up are Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:00pm in the Counselling Centre (except holidays) ---- If you are unable to attend during these hours, you may have someone other than yourself pick up your diploma. Please contact Rita at [email protected] to let her know who will be coming in your place. ---- Please share this information with RBSS 2020 graduates. Thank you.

Join us for our first PAC meeting of this school year. Wednesday, October 21 at 7pm in the Learning Commons. --- Please wear a mask for walking through the school. A Visitor Self Assessment will be required upon arrival (QR code is posted on the front sliding doors).

Deadline for Bateman Wear (toques, jackets, shirts, etc) has been extended to Sunday, Oct 4. Payments can be made via School Cash Online. Full list available via School Cash Online, as well.

Did you know the school website has a calendar? Check it out! Lots of great information (including No School dates). https://robertbateman.abbyschools.ca/events/calendar

This Friday (Sept 25) is Admin Day. No school for students.

How we welcomed the staff back to school.

Please continue to follow the Abbotsford School District for information and updates.

The District has released updated information regarding the transition option (transitioning from home to school) in Stage 2 as well as the education options available for students in the District during Stage 2. -- IMPORTANT: parents must confirm their learning choice by September 4th at 4:00 pm Parents interested in the Transition Program must contact their school for registration details. https://www.abbyschools.ca//school-district-offer-transiti

Today (Aug 31) is the last day to fill out the survey. Please note that all parents/guardians are required to make a decision for their preferred learning method for the 20202021 school year. Families who do not complete the survey will be assigned to their last registered school based on the assumption that they are returning for in-class instruction.

An email was sent out from the RBSS office tonight. If you did not receive it, here is the information (below). Also, if you did not receive the email, please contact the office to ensure they have your correct email address.

In the effort to keep you in the loop, here is more information from the Abbotsford School District specifically for Secondary Schools. Please check their website often for up-to-date information. --- This information touches on the new quarterly system being implemented and schedules. https://www.abbyschools.ca//secondary-fact-sheets-schedule

Some information for those that use school buses for transportation for their kids.

Do you have questions about the restart plan? Starts at 7pm tonight (online) and you can join in at any time.

What a typical day might look like...

Some information specifically focused on Secondary schools.

Please take a read and fill out the survey.

Grads of 2020! Your convocation video is now available for viewing here: https://vimeopro.com//rbss-convocation-2020/video/441170678

And that's a wrap! Another school year completed. What a year it has been. Thank you and congratulations to all the Bateman staff, students and parents/guardians. Have a safe and healthy summer!

We will be having our final meeting of the year at the school on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm. Here’s what you need to know... You will need to RSVP to [email protected] by Monday June 8th, so that we know how many people will be in attendance, and can prepare by choosing the appropriate space. Space is limited and, if necessary, will be allotted on a ‘first respond’ basis. Everyone that enters the building will need to bring with them a completed health self assessment. You ca...n find the form in the email that was sent from the school May 31 as well in the link in the comments. We will also have paper copies available at the meeting. It will be a condensed version of our regular meetings, but will include all necessary reports from the year.

Convocation is tomorrow! All Bateman families are welcome to watch online. First group to cross the stage is scheduled for 10am. Congratulations grads of 2020! https://robertbateman.abbyschools.ca//convocation-live-str

Effective June 1 Abbotsford school zones are in effect. Please be safe and watch for children.

Should your child be attending class in the building next week, please read this important information.

Have a child interested in football?

A little appreciation card and gift for each of our Bateman staff. We are so thankful for all they are doing during these unique times.

We have our final meeting of the year tonight at 7pm. Remember to bring your completed Health Self Assessment. Note: RSVP was required by yesterday to ensure proper procedures are in place.

Great to "see" so many of our staff!

A message to our students and families as we begin the coming week.

Wondering what next week looks like? #AbbySchools families received an email from Superintendent Godden today. Folks will start to hear from their schools + can expect a call from their child’s teacher. -- Learn More: http://bit.ly/ABBYxCOVID

... and we will be in touch with you all shortly. Please stay tuned to our website, your emails, and phone as we progress next week. We are looking forward to r...econnecting with our families and students and to provide you information about what the next weeks will look like! Please reach out to school administrators about any questions you have. We are still working on many answers but will do our best in the days to come! See more

The BC Provincial Health Officer has shared new travel considerations regarding #COVID19. -- Read the full details in our letter to families and staff: https://www.abbyschools.ca/annou/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

News: Proposed Local School Calendar for 2020-2021 -- The Board of Education is seeking public and employee feedback on the proposed calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. Feedback will be collected until March 5, 2020.

Items left at grad lock in. Mrs Coghill has them washed and they’ll be ready for pick up today (Tuesday) at the office.

Tonight is our monthly PAC meeting. Our special guest will be Jen Crockett (one of our school counsellors) speaking about course planning. See you at 7pm in the Learning Commons.

Feb 11 is our next meeting. 7pm in the Learning Commons. Come join us!

UPDATE: The Friday public performance for Robert Bateman Secondary's production of The Sound of Music has been cancelled, but Saturday's show is still on.

Robert Bateman Secondary is set to host the Timberwolves Classic senior boys tournament starting tomorrow.

The annual Senior Girls Timberwolves Classic tips off starting tomorrow Robert Bateman Secondary.

Looking for an opportunity to support our school? Consider this great family event. Our Music Theatre program is performing The Sound of Music Jan 30-Feb 1. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online. Feel free to share this post. https://abbotsford.schoolcashonline.com//255/89/False/True

Our gift to you, #AbbySchools: A SNOW DAY -- Due to the current weather and road conditions, all schools and district buildings are CLOSED for Wednesday, J...anuary 15, 2020. Please share! Updates will be provided on our website and social media pages, as needed. #BCStorm -- STAFF: Employees designated as winter services personnel are expected to report to work. If it is not possible for you to attend your regular place of work, please contact your immediate supervisor. Winter Services Personnel include: Principals/Vice-Principals, Operations Management Staff, Custodians, Grounds and Maintenance Personnel. See more

For details on possible school closures, please check the Abbotsford School District website. Stay safe!

Join us Jan 15 at 7pm in the Learning Commons for our monthly PAC meeting. An opportunity to hear what's happening at Bateman and ask questions.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored a meal (or more), cooked, set-up, donated desserts and helped clean-up at the Staff Appreciation lunch last Friday. Such great team work!

We are still in need of donations of the following items for our Grad Lock-In. If you know any businesses or individuals who could donate these items, or prizes, it would be greatly appreciated! Private message us if you can help out!

We are hosting an appreciation lunch for the Bateman staff Friday, Dec 13. If you'd like to sponsor a meal for $15 (or more) you can do this via School Cash online. If you are available to help by providing some dessert (homemade or purchased) or by lending a hand setting up or serving lunch, please email [email protected] Thank you!

Tonight at 7pm we'll be in the Learning Commons discussing the happenings at our school and allocating funds. Come join us!

Join us Nov 26 at 7pm in the Learning Commons as we allocate funds and discuss the happenings of our school.

November 21 & 22 are both non-instructional days. Enjoy your extra long weekend!

Go Timberwolves!

Great teamwork by our staff and students!

November 6th is Take Our Kids to Work Day. There will be no classes in session for Grade 9 students. All grade 9 students are requested to attend Take Our Kid to Work Day.

The 2020 Robert Bateman Musical Theatre Class will present The Sound of Music. Elementary and middle school matinees will be held Wednesday, January 29th and Thursday January 30th at 9:30AM. Tickets can now be purchased through the school office ($5.00). Public shows will be held Thursday, January 30th and Friday, January 31st at 7PM, as well as Saturday, February 1st at 2:00PM. Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 beginning in December.

Join us tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7pm in the Learning Commons for our monthly PAC meeting. Come here from our school administration about what's happening in our school. We'll be done by 8pm and have snacks.

No school Friday, October 25. Enjoy the long weekend.

October 16 & 17 are early dismissal days.