Happy Friday, Citizens of Nellie!
WEEK IN REVIEW - This week, our grades 2/3 & 4 students took part in Cross country Ski at School Phys. Ed. residency. Foothills Nordic offered this Ski at School program, introducing Nellie students to the joys of cross-country skiing right in their own school yard! They provided everything needed for a fun and safe experience—track setting, top-quality equipment, and expert coaching. Cross-country skiing in aligns with the Alberta Physical Education Program of Studies by fostering active, healthy lifestyles. It teaches fundamental skills like equipment handling, falling/getting up, gliding, and basic, classic-style movement on school grounds or local trails. Thank you Foothills Nordic!
- On Tuesday, Report Cards became available for viewing by parents on MyCBE accounts. Check out this video for more information on how to log in and navigate the portal when you have more than one child attending CBE schools. Video Tutorial: Kindergarten to Grade 9
- On Tuesday through Thursday this week, our grade 6s spent three days/two nights at Camp Chief Hector YMCA, located near Calgary in Bow Valley Provincial Park. During their outdoor education experience, students explored forest ecosystems and astronomy, while building teamwork and leadership skills through activities such as canoeing, hiking, shelter building, and group challenges. The trip provided a wonderful opportunity for students to strengthen friendships, build resilience, and bring their classroom learning to life in a natural setting.
- Wednesday Feb. 25 was Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. It has since been recognized annually worldwide as a day to stand against bullying. Pink Shirt Day encourages Albertans to be inclusive, welcoming and supportive with colleagues, clients, friends and family. Building healthy relationships is one of the best ways to prevent bullying and create safe environments.
- On Thursday Feb. 26 Grade 4s took part in YYC hot chocolate fest, taking a walking field trip to Heritage Park Railway Cafe. After the trip, students used their writing skills to write a review/persuasive article focused on Sentence Construction, Descriptive Language, Sensory Detail and Experience.
- Fri. Feb. 27 Professional Learning Day- Nellie's commitment to research-informed, explicit, and systematic literacy practice is focused on best practices in both foundational and higher-level literacy skills. We want to move learners towards the transfer of understanding across disciplines and experiences, building upon the literacies and strengths already inherent in all learners. For teachers of struggling readers, we gain insight into why a child might have trouble learning to read, so we can target specific assessment and intervention supports. Responsive teaching practices create equitable learning opportunities and ensure that all learners are engaged in meaningful, joyful, and challenging work. Check out some pieces of what we're learning about here: CBE Literacy Framework Literacy Strategies
You can see video highlights of these and other fun events on our school Instagram: NellieSpark
THE WEEK AHEAD: NEWS ITEMS FROM OUR PBP COMMUNITY - The PBP Community Center is looking for CASINO VOLUNTEERS on April 21 & 22. One of their initiatives is to provide a Buddy Bench to Nellie McClung as part of our new playground initiative. Buddy Benches and Friendship Benches, are a place where children feeling lonely can simply sit to signal to other kids their need for companionship, they are intended to foster kindness and inclusivity on school playgrounds. Please help. SIGN UP HERE to volunteer: PBP Community Centre Casino Sign Up
- Home Alone Course for 9-12 year-olds
March 14, 2026 10:00 AM until Noon at Palliser-Bayview-Pumphill Community Hall 2323 Palliser Drive, Calgary This interactive program prepares youth for the all-important responsibilities of being home alone safely. Without skills, this can be an uncomfortable and unsafe situation. The course is conducted by the professionals from Child Safe Canada. Children receive a workbook, and a certificate upon successful completion. The children will engage in role playing, discussions, workbook and related games to address each of the course objectives. Each class may be altered to meet the needs of the group. Class size is limited at 15 - 30 participants. Reserve your spot by prepayment of $30 fee. Bank card or email accepted. REGISTRATION INFO: Norman Bunn: normantbunn@gmail.com 587-899-6616
COMING UP: - Mon. March 9 Grade 4 hosting- Seven Sacred Teachings assembly
- Thurs. March 12 Grade 6 field trip to Telus Spark; Fun Lunch: Mucho Burrito
- Sat. March 14 Commonwealth Day; Pi Day
- Mon. March 16 Elder Shirley in residence
- Tues. March 17 Grade 6 (Ms.Tanis) field trip to Youth Link; St. Patrick's Day
- Wed. March 18 Elder Shirley in residence
- Thurs. March 19 Navroz; 4:00pm-8:00pm Student Led Learning Conferences
- Fri. March 20 Spring Equinox; Id-al-Fitr; 8:00am- 12:30pm IPP meetings
- March 23-27 Spring Break- School closed
- March 30- April 2 Alien in-line skating residency
Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone.
SCHOOL COUNCIL - Next School Council meeting: Tues. April 7th The meeting will be offered both in person and online. Everyone welcome! Receive updates from the Principal, hear about plans for Spring family dance, fundraisers, other events and provide your input. No need to take on a role. We are a friendly and relaxed group, committed to supporting our kids - please join us to see what we are involved in!
- School Council minutes are always posted on the Nellie McClung school website
- Fun Lunch dates are listed here: Healthy Hunger
- We need help delivering Fun Lunches to each class! Please sign up to be a Fun Lunch Volunteer
- Please sign up to help out with our next Bottle Drive: Bottle Drive Volunteer
- Be friends with our Nellie School Council on Facebook Nellie McClung Community
VOLUNTEERS • If you would like to volunteer with your child's class, please ensure: - You have a current, valid police information clearance including vulnerable sector search
- Your name is current in our CBE Security Clearance database.
- You have filled out the Annual Volunteer Registration Form for the 2025-2026 school year.
If you are not yet registered to volunteer, follow the steps outlined here: CBE Volunteer Clearance Process
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Kindest regards, Aleta
Aleta Terlecki Pronouns: she, her Acting Principal | Nellie McClung Calgary Board of Education | cbe.ab.ca t| 403.777.8620 e| adterlecki@cbe.ab.ca |
