Bulldog Bulletin - April 26, 2026
Bulldogs Bulletin: April 27, 2026
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Hard to believe we will be turning the calendar to May before week's end. We have a few things going on this week, so please be sure to read through the newsletter carefully.
NEW INFORMATION
How it works: 30% of all online gift card purchases made using our link go directly to our music program without any additional increases to Meridian’s normal pricing. Funds will be used to purchase instruments for our growing music program.
The last day to submit orders is Friday May 1st.
Additional Info: These gift cards never expire and are valid for all online purchases. They’re like cash and can be used in combination with any offer or promotion. Online gift cards are not valid in stores, but can be used to purchase butcher bundles, meal kits, and any other Meridian item.
Deliveries arrive hand-packed and chilled, fresh to your door, across the Fraser Valley and the lower mainland with a minimum $125 order. There is a $5 shipping fee for orders between $50 and $125 and a $10 shipping fee for orders less than $50—this applies to both in-store pickup and home delivery. Enjoy Meridian’s farm fresh guarantee, including hassle free refunds and exceptional customer service.
Fundraiser link: https://meridianfarmmarket.ca/ gordiehowemiddleschoolmusicprogram
Explorations Changeover: This Tuesday will be our last day for the term four exploration rotation. On Wednesday, student will move to their last exploration of the school year.
Can You Stop It? Campaign: Can You Stop it? Campaign is a Provincial Campaign from the Human Rights Commission. It addresses the misinformation on social media and the negative impact it has on our communities. Ms. Simpson and some grade 6 students will come around to each classroom and quickly present the campaign to students. There will also be raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes like a pizza party, a t-shirt or a mystery gift bag. Please encourage your students to get involved at the table in the foyer lunch time Thursday April 30th and May 1st.
Thank You PAC: At our last PAC meeting, the executive decided to support two initiatives using the Gaming Grant Account. Thank you for the following:
- $2000 for Grade 8 Playland Field Trip
- $1000 for Grade 7 Cultus Lake Field Trip
- $1000 for Grade 6 Cultus Lake Field Trip
- $400 for maintenance and tuning of our piano
INFORMATION FROM LAST WEEK
- Grade 8 First Place - Jastaj S
- Grade 7 First Place - Zaafir C
- Grade 7 Bronze - Niibhayjit S
- Also making the team were Rakshaan S (C) from E27, Rudraansh M from A26, and Carsten M from A16. These three contributed points to Howe's overall middle school win
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Our PAC will be holding a Krispy Kreme fundraiser at our school on Tuesday May 5th. Families can pre-order their donuts through School Cash Online (CLICK HERE). We will also have them for sale for cash on the day of. Please enjoy a sweet treat and help our PAC support our students.
Abbotsford Youth Commission Youth Week: Starting on May 1st, the Abbotsford Youth Commission will be holding their annual Youth Week! There are several different activities planned for our local youth, including an Abby Police Department vs Abby Fire Department Dodge Ball game at Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle. You can CLICK HERE for a complete list of events.
PAC NEWS
May 19, 2026
June 16, 2026
Coming Up This Week
- Indigenous Land Acknowledgement and O Canada 8:30
Tuesday – Day 2
- Workers Mourning Day - flags at half mast
- Grade 5 Transition Visit to Ten Broeck
Wednesday – Day 1
- District Night of Music at Abby Arts Centre 7:00pm
- Term 4 Explorations end
Thursday – Day 2
- Term 5 Explorations begin
Friday – Day 1
- Happy Birthday Ms Ledbrook
- Happy Birthday Ms Gill
- Final day for Meridian Meats Fundraiser orders
- Field Trip: Pod G to Play Activate 10:15 - 1:30
- Field Trip: Pod B to Trinity Western University 9:00 - 2:00