Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie,
Its an exciting week coming up!
Jump Rope for Heart Kick-off
We are excited to share our school's donation page for Jump Rope for Heart!. Our goal this year is to raise $2,000. Here is how you can access the page: Go to : https://www.jumpropeforheart.ca/donate
Search: Nellie McClung in school name Click: View page and the information is there with a donation link.
Family Literacy Week
The Calgary Board of Education will celebrate Family Literacy Week from January 26th to February 2nd to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. The theme of this year's Literacy Week is Learn to Be Green – Together, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both our planet and our community.
The CBE Literacy & Early Learning Team is celebrating Family Literacy Day by sharing information and activities to support literacy development at home and at school: Family Literacy Week 2025 (Visual Version)
Winter Family Dance!
Feb. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Live DJ, pizza, snacks and candy for purchase. Our Nellie dances are the most fun and you don't want to miss it!
Pre-order tickets and dinner https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-54404926-2025
Help volunteer! We can't run this event without many volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-54404980-2025
And as the dance is a fundraiser for the school we ask for items to be donated! Please contribute and help make the dance a success!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-54404929-2025
The Week Ahead:
Mon. Jan. 27 Jump Rope for Heart kick-off assembly
Viewing of report card information in MyCBE by families.
Parents / legal guardians invited to sign updated IPPs.
Wed. Jan. 29 Chinese Lunar New Year- Year of the Snake
Fri. Jan. 31 No School for students- Professional Learning Day
Coming Up:
Tues Feb 4 - Grade five /six Nellie Science Fair
Thurs. Feb 6 5:30-7:30 Winter Family Dance- See attached poster to pre-order tickets or to donate!
Feb.13/14 No School for Students- Teachers Convention
Mon. Feb. 17 School Closed: Family Day Holiday
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Nellie School Council Casino Fundraiser- March 6th & 7th 2025
We need volunteers! Sign up today! 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
Are you up to date in paying school fees? To check for outstanding school fees, please log in to your MyCBE account: Pay Online With MyCBE
The Prize Draw for those who have joined the School Council Facebook will take place in January! Join now to enter: Nellie School Council Facebook Page
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! We have pizza for supper and babysitters are in the gym to watch your child. 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.
Fun Lunch
All Fun Lunch dates can be found here! https://nelliemcclung.cbe.ab.ca/news/fun-lunches-are-back-20240920204605
Calendar
Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone.
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
for insights and pictures from your child’s classroom: https://nelliemcclung.cbe.ab.ca/teacher-pages-blogs
New - Nellie Weekly Pics – Many awesome Nellie on the Go pictures
Stay Informed by linking to our Calendar
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Be friends with our School Council on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2057242994549323