Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie!
WEEK IN REVIEW
- Our Remembrance Ceremony took place on Thursday this week. Nellie staff and students worked together throughout the week to produce meaningful Remembrance activities honouring our veterans, victims of war and those who continue to serve and protect our country.
Students were given a poppy to wear for the ceremony and we are still collecting donations for the Poppy Fund. If you did not get a chance, donations can be made online here: Poppy Fund
IMPORTANT ACTION ITEMS FROM SCHOOL COUNCIL
- We are 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 before the holidays! Buy your 50/50 raffle ticket here!
Thank you for your continued support! - Created by Kids Fundraiser: Completed artwork went home today. Need some unique gifts for family members? Get your child's original artwork on a mug, coasters, puzzle, pillow case, calendar, mouse pad, blanket, magnet, key chain and more!!
1. Review child’s artwork in envelope, do not fold
2. Visit www.createdbykids.ca, choose “order online” and enter access code: NELM2025.
3. Select your order.
4. RETURN the original artwork back to school by NOV 13th
5. School will submit artwork to Created by Kids to be processed for your online orders. - Fall Conference Pot Luck- For all that they do for our kids every day, we 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 - Next School Council meeting: Tuesday November 18, online. Join online here! 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
THE WEEK AHEAD:
- Nov. 10-12 Fall Break- School is closed
- Thurs. Nov. 13- Artist in Residence kick-off with award winning storyteller Jeff Stockton
- Nov. 14-16 is Rock Your Mocks Students are invited to wear their own moccasins on Friday Nov. 14
- Nov. 16-22 is Metis Week
NEWS ITEMS:
- 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:
- Mon. Nov. 17 Louis Riel Day
- Nov. 17-20 Storytelling Artist Residency with Jeff Stockton
- Nov. 17-21 Canada History Week
- Nov.18-22 National Bullying Awareness Week
- Tues. Nov. 18 6:30pm Virtual School Council meeting Join online here!
- Thurs. Nov. 20 National Child Day
- Fri. Nov. 21 Grade 6 vaccinations
-Parent-Teacher Conference bookings open at 4:00pm - 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
Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone
NEWS STORIES AND PHOTOS
- Please see the Nellie McClung School Website for all of the latest news.
- For pictures and videos from the week, adventures and experiences the students are participating in, follow Nellie on Instagram: NellieSparks
- Be friends with our Nellie School Council on Facebook Nellie McClung Community
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