Nellie in the Know Oct. 27 | Halloween, Snacks, Giving Tree, Families Helping Families, Book Sale, Candy Roundup, Fun Lunch
Hello Citizens of Nellie,
Halloween day is a traditional bit event at Nellie. It is a fun and creative way for everyone to “play make-believe”. Families who do not celebrate Halloween need to contact their child’s teacher and myself so we may ensure that the learning for your child is not associated with the Halloween celebrations and activities. A parent donated a number of costumes to the school. If your child is in need of a costume please let me know.
We would like to thank Ms. Julia Acott for her outstanding work. This coming week will be her last week at Nellie as Ms. Milligan will be returning from her knee replacement leave. We want to welcome Ms. Milligan back with open arms (and two good knees… J) and wish Ms. Acott the very best as she continues on in her career.
Thank you all for making Nellie such a great place to learn and grow.
Have a great 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.
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. See document under Resources.
Families Helping Families
A couple of weeks ago we asked for some support for a family and you stepped right up. Nellie’s PAC is looking at a practical way of families sharing with families. We are not quite there yet but what we do have is some gently used items that are free for the taking if your family needs some help right now. Please email me at dkdyck@cbe.ab.ca if your family could use these items.
What we have:
- Kids pull on style waterproof winter boots, rated for -30C:
Size 11 and 12 in "boy colors"
Size 13 and 1 in "girl colors" - MEC 1 pc snowsuit, yellow, size 5 (probably a good fit for someone in kindergarten or a smaller grade 1 student)
- Waterproof mitts (probably appropriate size for kindergarten or small grade 1)
- Fleece balaclava
- Girl's 2 pc snowsuit, size 7 (this one is very well loved; parka is in great condition, the knees of the snowpants have seen better days)
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
The PAC wants to thank everyone that attended and volunteered at the Halloween Dance. It was a huge success! The kids (and adults too) had so much fun and we recorded our highest attendance ever at a Halloween Dance!
Here are the upcoming events:
Used Book Sale
Our used book sale is back! Starting tomorrow you can donate your used books. Your used book donation will be used in the following way:
- Help fill Nellie's classrooms with new books
- Provide each child at Nellie with a new book to continue to foster the love of reading
- All unsold books are donated to other CBE programs to be put to great use.Every book will have a new wonderful home! A cart will be located at the front hallway for all donation drop offs. All kids books will be sold for $2 during parent-teacher conferences. We will need some help in setting up and selling. If you are able to volunteer a bit of your time please click on the link below https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0844AEA72FA3F85-20237 Thanks in advance for your time and generous donations!
Halloween Candy Round-Up
The school council will accept donations of all unwanted (wrapped) Halloween Candy. We sell these for fundraising at future events. All donations can be dropped off in the office starting on Wednesday, November 1!
Fun Lunch: November 16 | Edo Japan
You can order at www.healthyhunger.ca until Saturday, November 11.
Calendar
The events calendar can also be found on our Calendar page.
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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