Happy Friday, Nellie Citizens!
Please join us at Nellie's Annual Year-End Family Picnic this Thursday, June 11 at 5:30pm. There will be yummy food trucks, a great mix of music and fun games! Celebrate the end of the school year, the warmer weather and build our school community spirit with other families. There will be 4 food trucks that will join us, 3 dinner trucks and one dessert truck. Bring a blanket or some chairs and enjoy the evening as kids playing, and enjoying the outdoor spring weather. This event will happen rain or shine. If it is raining, we just move it indoors to the gym. We hope to see you there!
WEEK IN REVIEW - On Wednesday this week, we were absolutely thrilled to host our Volunteer Appreciation Assembly! It was a truly beautiful morning of gratitude, highlighted by our students singing and sitting in a circle—a practice taught to us by foundational Indigenous knowledge to represent unity and community. Thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us; your constant support means the world to our school family.
- On Thursday this week grade 6 students took their second Provincial Achievement Test, in Reading. In June, Provincial Achievement Tests are also scheduled for Math and Science. Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) are administered annually to all Alberta students in Grades 6 and 9. These standardized tests reflect the essentials that all Alberta students are expected to achieve, regardless of school choice or location. PATs help:
- determine if students are learning what they are expected to learn
- report to Albertans how well students have achieved provincial standards at given points in their schooling
- assist schools, authorities and the province in monitoring and improving student learning.
- Our Kindergarten Orientation on Friday morning was a wonderful success! It was an absolute joy to welcome our newest students and their families who will be joining Nellie next fall. Seeing those eager smiles and watching the children explore their future classrooms has us incredibly excited for the fantastic year waiting ahead.
You can see video highlights of our assembly, kindergarten orientation and other events and activities on our school Instagram: NellieSpark Thank you to all who turned up for School Council's last bottle drive of the year! See Highlights from Nellie School Council on Facebook: Nellie McClung Community
THE WEEK AHEAD: - June 8 - 12 Lacross residency in phys. ed.
- Wed. June 22 Seven Sacred Teachings assembly (Kindergarten: Henin, Smith)
- Thurs. June 11 5:30-7:30pm Year End Food Truck Family Picnic
- Fri. June 12 Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Test: Science;
-World Day against Child Labour
- All student library books due
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR HELP! - Pizza Party for Bottle Drive Winners and Fill Our Library: Tuesday June 16th. Sign up to help out 11:45 am to 1:00 pm:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-58584750-202526 - Fun Lunch: Thursday June 18th Our last fun lunch of the year! We can always use a few extra hands:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-58584750-202526 - Casino: Thursday October 8th and Friday, October 9th, 2026 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino
Nellie McClung School has the opportunity to raise more than $90,000 at an upcoming casino, and we need your help to make it happen again. The opportunity to volunteer at a casino comes around every 2 years. It is by far our largest fundraising opportunity. Volunteers don't need any experience!
The shifts are daytime or evening, approximately 4-8 hours long. If you can help with just one shift, you alone raise approximately $2,500! If you are able to help, please consider signing up for a shift. Nellie Casino Shift Sign-Up
COMING UP: - Mon. June 15 Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Test: Math part A
- Tues. June 16 Hijri New Year
- Pizza party for library fundraiser & bottle drive winners - Wed. June 17 Grade 4 walking field trip to Heritage Park
-Kindergarten field trip to Granary Road - Thurs. June 18 Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Test: Math part B;
-Fun Lunch: Little Caesars - Fri. June 19 Grade 5 cycling field trip
- Sat. June 20 World Refugee Day
- Sun. June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day, Father's Day, Summer Solstice
- Tues. June 23 Summerfest Silly Sports Day
- Thurs. June 25 Report card viewing opens in MyCBE accounts;
- Grade 6 farewell & swimming field trip - Fri. June 26: Last day of school for students
- Sat. June 27 Multiculturalism Day
Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone.
SCHOOL COUNCIL Next School Council meeting: September. Everyone welcome! Receive updates from the Principal, hear about next year plans, fundraisers, fun 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! 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
NEWS STORIES AND PHOTOS 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 |
