Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie! WEEK IN REVIEW - Our Story-telling residency with Jeff Stockton kicked off yesterday. Jeff is an award winning storyteller & harpist. He is also an author and illustrator who has released four illustrated books. Storytelling is a celebration of life. It is the oldest of the arts; it awakens and nourishes both the imagination and the creative spirit. Each class had a performance from Jeff as the magic of story was woven upon the strings of the Celtic harp - with brilliant timing and strong rapport with the listeners. His repertoire is extensive, replete with hundreds of myths, legends and folk tales from around the world. His listeners were spellbound! We can't wait to learn from him when each class has a daily workshop with him next week! See some video footage of his performances on NellieSparks
THE WEEK AHEAD: NEWS ITEMS: - School Council is excited to present our first 50/50 Raffle in support of the new playground Campaign!!!!
The winner will be drawn at the Holiday Concert in December. Get your tickets for your chance to win some extra cash before the holidays! Buy your 50/50 raffle ticket here!
Thank you for your continued support! - Fall Conference Pot Luck- For all that they do for our kids every day, School Council would like to provide a warm homemade meal for our teachers before Parent- Teacher Conferences on Thursday November 27, 2025 .
Please consider sending in a salad, entree or dessert for the event or helping with set up or clean up for amazing staff. Please drop off dishes and items at the staff room any time between 8:30am to 3:30pm am on Thurs. Nov. 27, 2025.
*Important* - Please provide ingredients with all dishes as some staff members have allergies
Pot Luck dinner sign-up - Student Fees- Please keep up with student fees listed in your MyCBE account. Enhanced learning opportunities are resuming this month!
-Grade 5s have an in-school workshop on Nov. 25 -Kindergarten has an in-school workshop on Nov. 27 -Grades 1,2, 3 will go to ATP performance of The Wizard of Oz on November 27 -Grades 4,5,6 will go to ATP performance of The Wizard of Oz on December 10
VOLUNTEERS We have some exciting field trips and volunteer opportunities coming up this year! 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
COMING UP: - Tues. Nov. 25- Grade 5s in-school field trip: Internal Body Systems
- Wed. Nov. 26- Seven Sacred Teachings monthly assembly- Grade 6s presenting
- Thurs. Nov. 27 Grades 1,2,3 field trip to Alberta Theatre Projects presentation of The Wizard of Oz
-Kindergarten in-school field trip: Dino Senses
-4:30pm- 8:00pm Parent- Teacher conferences
-Used book sale - Fri. Nov. 28 8:30am-12:00 noon Parent-Teacher conferences
- Wed. Dec.3 Grade 6 in-school field trips: Haudenosaunee Confederacy & Investigating Matter
- Thurs. Dec. 4 Fun Lunch: Little Caesars. Please sign up to be a Fun Lunch Volunteer
-Lifetouch school photo retakes - Fri. Dec. 5 8am-9am Bottle Drive. Please sign up to help out: Bottle Drive Volunteer
- Wed. Dec. 10 Grades 4,5,6 field trip to Alberta Theatre Projects presentation of The Wizard of Oz
- Dec.20-Jan.4 winter Break
Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone
SCHOOL COUNCIL - Next School Council meeting: Thurs. Jan. 22. Everyone welcome! Receive updates from the Principal, hear about School Council plans for School dances, fundraisers, Fun Lunches 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!
- Share your contact info-Our School Council works hard to plan and coordinate many exciting events and activities for our school community throughout the year. If you would like to be contacted by the School Council about events and ways to get involved/volunteer, but missed the sign-up sheet at Meet-the-Teacher Night, it's not too late to be added to the contact list. Please follow this link to share your email address with our School Council and give your consent to be contacted.
- School Council minutes are always posted on the Nellie McClung school website
- Fun Lunch dates are listed here: Healthy Hunger
- We need help delivering Fun Lunches to each class! Please sign up to be a Fun Lunch Volunteer
- Please sign up to help out with our next Bottle Drive: Bottle Drive Volunteer
NEWS STORIES AND PHOTOS Kindest regards,
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 |
