Nellie in the Know Nov. 17 | Giving Tree, Lost & Found, Conferences, Concerts, Volunteer, Bottle Drive
Hello Citizens of Nellie,
It is a real joy to be a part of this exceptional learning community. Although this was a very short week the amount of incredible learning opportunities was amazing. A few of the highlights this week were our Teacher’s Pet and Robotics in-school field trip and our Kindergarten assessments. A big thank you to our grade 5 teachers and our PAC for learning about learning in the “Survivor” School Council meeting.
We had so many volunteers in the school supporting student learning this week. Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment to this great school.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Darren Dyck, Principal
Snacks
Snacks are always needed at school. If you are able to bring in granola bars, fish crackers, cheese strings or fresh fruit to help those students who do not bring snacks or lunches it would be greatly appreciated.
Giving Tree
As a community, in December, we provide gifts, food and help that is needed. If you and your family are in need, please email me at dkdyck@cbe.ab.ca and we will “adopt” your family this December. If you are interested in helping, please watch for emails from School Council on what is needed. A sign-up genius will be sent out once we know what our families need. Recipients will be anonymous. We only have 7 families who have put their names forward so if you know of anyone who is in need, please direct them to the Nellie In The Know.
If your family is in need please complete this document, email it to me, bring it into the school or come into the school and complete one here. Our PAC is ready to mobilize and wants to get an early jump on gift purchasing.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is bursting at the seams. All items will be displayed during Parent Teacher Conferences on November 23 and 24. Items remaining will be donated on November 25th.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our conference booking system opens at 6:00 am on November 17. You can book conferences through your MyCBE account. Conferences are in person or on-line on November 23 and 24. If you have any problems booking a conference with your child(s) teacher, please email Ms. Worthy at wlworthy@cbe.ab.ca.
Winter Concerts
The Winter Concert Series is a tradition at Nellie that is one of the highlights of our year. Students in grades 1-4 and our grade 5/6 choir perform 4 different concerts the week of December 13 and 14. Below is the schedule so you may plan in advance for it. Evening performances are very busy so if you can make a daytime performance it is appreciated.
The following students will be performing at 9:30 – 10:30 am and 6:30 – 7:30 pm on December 13. Students in:
- Angela Henin Kindergarten
- Janice Tackaberry Grade 1
- Dawn Richards Grade 1
- Kristin St. Croix Grade 2
- Laura Gifford Grade 3
- Andrea Langmo Grade 4
- Grade 5 and 6 choir
The following students will be performing at 9:30 – 10:30 am and 6:30 – 7:30 pm on December 14. Students in:
- Cynthia Smith Kindergarten
- Sarah Childs Grade 1
- Kindra-Lee Dyck Grade 2
- Jan Siemieniuk Grade 2
- Sherri Milligan Grade 3
- Arden Turnbull Grade 4
- Grade 5 and 6 Choir
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. Stay informed and be a Nellie Citizen In The Know.
Grade Team Pages
Please have a look at all of the grade team pages and share them with your children. Students and staff regularly update teacher blogs with new information. You can also see updates, pictures and assigned school work in your child’s Google Classroom. Please ask your child what the login credentials are.
Social Media
Follow Nellie on Instagram
Be friends with our PAC on Facebook
PAC News
Used Book Sale
We are putting a desperate call out for volunteers for the Used Book Sale on Thursday, Nov. 23. We need volunteers to help sort/organize books on Wednesday morning and various people on Thursday to help fill 1/2 hour time slots from 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. to sell books.
Please sign up here to volunteer:
Nellie McClung School Events: 2023 - Used Book Sale (signupgenius.com)
“Fill the Fridge” for teachers during conferences (November 23 and 24)
The PAC will be purchasing a hot meal for our amazing staff and we’d like your help to "Fill the Fridge” with beverages to help fuel them for their long days. Please sign up at the link below to donate drinks or money towards a hot meal for them. Please send your donation with your little ones, or drop off all drinks to the main office by Tuesday November 21, 2023.
Nellie McClung School Events: 2023- Fill The Fridge - Teacher Appreciation (signupgenius.com).
Fun Lunch (The Chopped Leaf) is coming up on Thursday, November 30
Take a day off making lunch! Visit the Healthy Hunger website to order and pay for your lunch. The deadline to order is Saturday, Nov. 25.
Bottle Drive
The next bottle drive is scheduled for Friday December 1, 2023. Save your bottles!
Special PAC Online Meeting Dec. 7 at 6:30 pm.
Join your PAC on-line to approve new by-laws for our Parent Fundraising Society. These new by-laws are necessary to secure a casino license and maintain our status with Alberta Gaming. The proposed by-laws will be emailed home to you next week.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 286 918 184 201
Passcode: 6Rr7AE
2023-2024 PAC Executives
- Chair: Kondilenia Kaketsis
- Vice Chair : Eva Munro
- Treasurer: Sara Timmerye
- Secretary: Paul Stanicky
- Fundraising Coordinators: Ashleigh Langmaid / Mealan Mezzarobba
- Casino Coordinator: Laura Moir
- Communication Liaison: Julie Bartman
- Volunteer Coordinator: Carly Ahmoye
- CBE Key Communicator: Catherine Loades
- Members at Large: Angela Anderson-Blunt / Leanne Beatty / Lindsay Lingard / Katherine Shierman
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