Nellie in the Know Nov. 24 | Thank You, Giving Tree, Concerts, Bottle Drive, Fun Lunch, School Council Meeting
Hello Citizens of Nellie,
The Nellie Staff would like to thank you for our dinner last evening. It was wonderful and really made us feel appreciated.
This was a very busy and exciting week at Nellie. The Used Book Sale, Conferences and a visit from our Education Director were some of the highlights. There is a lot of information in this week’s Nellie In The Know so please read it carefully with your children so you don’t miss any of the big events coming up.
Thank you all so much for making Nellie a great place to learn.
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
If your family is in need at this time please complete the document under Resources, email it to me dkdyck@cbe.ab.ca , bring it into the school or come into the school and complete one here. Our PAC is starting to purchase gifts today.
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. Students will be creating winter art work and will be auctioning it off at the Winter Concerts.
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
Arden Turnbull 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 K
Sarah Childs Grade 1
Kindra-Lee Dyck Grade 2
Jan Siemieniuk Grade 2
Sherri Milligan Grade 3
Andrea Langmo 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
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PAC News
Next Bottle Drive: December 1 (NEXT FRIDAY!) from 8 am to 9am in the Nellie parking lot. This is Nellie's second biggest fundraiser, thank you for your continued support
Fun Lunch: Chopped Leaf – November 30/23 - Last day to order: November 25 at 11:59PM
Used Book Sale: Thanks to everyone for their book donations and special thanks to our amazing volunteers for the Used Book Sale! It raised $721 for our amazing school!
Halloween Dance Update: Our Halloween Dance raised $3,962.07. This was a really fun night for the kids, but also an amazing opportunity to raise money. Thanks to everyone who donated, volunteered, danced & partied! We feel so lucky to be a part of this great community.
Fill the Fridge: was in support of our teachers. We provided them with a beautiful dinner and drinks to enjoy during their long days of parent-teacher conferences. Thank you to everyone who supported this, your kindness and generosity is so appreciated.
Giving Tree-Our hearts at Nellie are BIG! Over the years, Nellie families have supported other Nellie Families through the Giving Tree. There are a number of families in our community who are struggling to make ends meet. As a Nellie Community, in December, we come together and provide gifts food and any additional help for the families. Full details in link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-46038138-2023
Clothing Swap - Our tables are full of clothing that has been kindly donated or left behind from the lost and found. On Monday students will have the opportunity to go through and see if anything belongs to them. This Wednesday and Thursday we welcome anyone to come “shop” and take whatever winter clothing you may need for your family! On Friday all remaining items will be donated to charity.
A busy week at Nellie but THANK YOU Nellie community for your incredible support!
Special PAC Online Meeting Dec. 7 at 6:30 pm. Join your PAC online 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
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Meeting ID: 286 918 184 201
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