Nellie in the Know – April 5, 2024
Happy Friday Friends and Family of Nellie,
Welcome back to winter…wow what a change in the weather. April is a busy month at Nellie so make sure you are connected to our school calendar on our website.
Some important news you will want to know:
- The Alberta Government has decided to cancel PATs in Math and ELAL for grade 6 students this year. No this is not an April fools joke played on our grade 6 students. In June grade 6 students will still be writing their Social Studies and Science PATs. School boards are still waiting for an explanation from the government and as soon as I get one I will be sharing it.
- At Nellie we do a great deal of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. For the past 6 years parents have answered surveys encouraging the school to continue this tradition. A pay per trip policy was established by the CBE a number of years ago and an online payment process was established. Students will not be denied access to these learning opportunities if families can not afford the costs however, for those who can afford the trips please check your MYCBE Account monthly to see if you have a balance owing.
- The Spring Family Dance is April 18th. This will be a spectacular event so please plan on attending.
- We have some excellent mathematicians at Nellie. March Math Challenge winners are:
K – Callan
Gr. 1 – Zlata
Gr. 2 – Lauren
Gr. 3 – Dallas
Gr. 4 – Foster
Gr. 5 – Emerson
Gr. 6 - Minky
We had a fantastic week at Nellie. We said goodbye to our year two student teachers, who have been here for the past 6 weeks, and welcomed a group of grade 8 students who are helping us with some project work. The school is almost finished being painted and we are excited for an excellent spring ahead of us. Thank you all for your support and generosity to this great school.
Darren Dyck, Principal
Check Out Our New Website
Nellie has a new website. Visit us at https://nelliemcclung.cbe.ab.ca/ for all of the latest news. One great feature of the new website is our new and improved calendar. Have a look, link to it and make sure you stay informed with all of the happenings at this great school.
PAC News
Next PAC Meeting is April 25th at 6:00 pm. Babysitting and pizza dinner provided and our Grade 1 Team will be making a presentation. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Get your dancing shoes ready, as Nellie is having a family dance on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.! All are welcome.
DJ Connor will be spinning and making sure the dance floor is rocking! Games will be played and prizes will be handed out for best costumes as well! You don't want to miss it.
All the funds raised during the dance will be used to purchase outdoor picnic tables for the school!
Scroll down to pre-order your pizza (by Monday, April 15) and pay for your admission so all you have to worry about is your snacks!!!
Pre-Order your Pizza (by Monday April 15th) and pre-pay for your admission (by Wed. April 17th)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-48063281-2024
Volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-48063277-2024
Donations: To be dropped off by Tuesday April 16th
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-48063359-2024
News Stories
Please see the website for all of the latest stories. Our stories are filled with pictures from the week, adventures and experiences the students are participating in and all of the important happenings in and around the school. Check out the updates on our grade blogs on the website for insights and pictures from your child’s classroom. All blogs are now up to date. https://nelliemcclung.cbe.ab.ca/teacher-pages-blogs
New - Nellie Weekly Pics – Lots of amazing pictures this week. Click Here!!!
New – Indoor Recess and Lunch Monday - Eclipse
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