Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie,
Our Jump Rope for Heart event is in full gear!
With Jump Rope for Heart, students discover EASY ways to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke later in life and help raise life-saving funds for heart and brain research.
Every year, participating schools host a Jump Event Day where students show off what they've learned and celebrate their school's fundraising efforts.
Next Wednesday, February 12th ,we have Nellie's official assembly for Jump Rope for Heart. It will be from 9:45 to 10:15 AM.. Students will be showing off their skills and demonstrating fun unique jump techniques and there will be prizes!
We will also be announcing if we reached our fundraising goal of $2000- SO FAR, WE HAVE ONLY RAISED $310. 🙁Help us reach our goal! Nellie Jump Rope for Heart Donations
Remember if the students reach the $2000 goal, there will be an epic netball game - students against the teachers! (This game will take place on a different day)
Casino Update
Our Nellie School Council Casino Fundraiser 2025 is fast approaching on March 6th & 7th. We currently are still looking for 2 volunteers for the Friday shift from 7:15 PM - 3:15AM as chip runners/ cashiers. It would also be great to have a few more back ups for all of the shifts. Let’s make this a success together—sign up now: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-53576931-2025#/
For questions, contact Breanne breannecreelman@icloud.com
Week in Review:
Our Winter Family Dance on Thursday night was a huge success! It was wonderful to see students out together with their parents. It is important for parents to go with children to their children’s events and extra-curricular activities, not just to watch but to participate. It gives children a sense of being cared about, supported, and it builds their confidence. School family dances have been shown to foster closeness and strengthen social ties. Grooving with others literally causes your brain to release happiness-inducing endorphins that help us create bonds. Not only can these types of events be incredible fundraising opportunities, but they create a greater sense of community within the school, improving the climate and culture throughout the building and they allow students to develop social skills that will be valuable to their life. A huge shout out to Nellie's School Council for organizing this fun event!
The Week Ahead:
February: Black History Month
Wed. Feb. 12 9:45 Jump Rope for Heart assembly
School Council will be selling Valentine candy bags for $3 during the last 20 minutes of school
Thurs. Feb.13 School Closed: Teachers Convention/Staff Association Convention
Fri. Feb. 14 School Closed: Teachers Convention/Staff Association Convention
Mon. Feb. 17 School Closed: Family Day Holiday
Coming Up:
Thurs. Feb. 20 Fun Lunch: Subway. Go to https://healthyhunger.ca to register your student and order!
6:30pm School Council. Learn about our School Development Plan, & School Planning Engagement!
Fri. Feb. 21 CBE Date of Significance: UNESCO International Mother Language Day
Wed. Feb. 26 CBE Date of Significance: Pink Shirt Day
Thurs. Feb. 27 Nellie Winterfest
Fri Feb. 28 No School for Students- Professional Learning Day
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Want to Volunteer
-for a field trip or special event at school? Ensure you have followed the volunteer processes required by CBE to be registered and have the appropriate clearance: Steps to Volunteer in CBE
School Council News- next meeting February 20, 6:30pm
Everyone welcome! Receive updates 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! Upcoming meetings: February 20, March 13, April 17, May 22.
All Fun Lunch dates can be found here! https://nelliemcclung.cbe.ab.ca/news/fun-lunches-are-back-20240920204605
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News Stories
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BLOGS
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New - Nellie Weekly Pics – Many awesome Nellie on the Go pictures
Nellie McClung February Math Challenge
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