Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie!
NEWS ITEMS - We know a teachers strike will create difficulties for CBE staff and families. We value the contributions of all employees who support student success, and we respect the bargaining process. CBE is committed to keeping you informed as the situation evolves. If anything changes before Oct. 6, you will be informed. The most up-to-date information can also be found on the labour action page.
- New fees for upcoming fieldtrips, workshop experiences and residencies are now added to your MyCBE accounts for activities taking place before Winter break. As we enter the second month of school, we are still carrying a deficit of $18, 987 in outstanding parent school fees that have not been paid from previous years.
CBE's preferred method of payments is online. If you are unable to make your payments in MyCBE, your child’s school will be able to accept debit/credit card payments at the school. - Across CBE, all field trips, residencies, workshops, running club, fun lunches and school council meetings that were planned for October have been cancelled and will hopefully be rescheduled for a later date to ensure students don't miss out on these valuable learning experiences.
WEEK IN REVIEW - On Monday, Sept. 29, teachers across CBE engaged in Professional Learning. At Nellie, teachers spent the morning with master storyteller, author and performer Lana Skauge. We learned new ways to engage students in story telling through using our bodies, movement, loose parts and visuals. In the afternoon, Leah from Artfelt Studio taught us the medium of wet felting so we can teach it to our students. This year Nellie's Indigenous learning is focused on the Seven Sacred Teachings and each grade will host an assembly to share their knowledge of one of the values, so teachers felted the animal associated with their grade's value.
- On Wednesday October 1st, Green Calgary came into our grade 4 classrooms.The grade 4 Alberta curriculum topic "Waste in Our World" engages children in a hands-on, inquiry-based learning experience that explores waste management and its environmental impacts. Through teamwork, students built a model landfill and investigated innovative ways to reduce, divert, and manage waste responsibly. Aligned with cross-curricular competencies, this interactive program fostered critical thinking and environmental stewardship, empowering young learners to make a positive impact on their communities.
- Wednesday Oct. 1st was also Running Club's first interschool race at Sam Livingston Elementary School. We were so proud of all the students who came out to participate in this fun way to get active.
See some fun photos of the above events by following Nellie on Instagram: NellieSparks.
SCHOOL PHOTOS - Accessing Your Child’s Images Online.Families can now access photos securely using their student ID number:
1.Go to www.mylifetouch.ca 2. Sign in or create an account 3. Select “Student ID” tab 4. Enter student information to view photos Alternatively, families can use their portrait ID and access code. Shutterfly Gift with Purchase Families who purchase online at www.mylifetouch.ca will receive: A $30 Shutterfly coupon and A free 8x11 photo book Customer Care Contact Questions about packages, ordering, or photo access? Call: 1-866-457-8212 Live Chat: Available at www.mylifetouch.ca
THE WEEK AHEAD:
VOLUNTEERS We have some exciting field trips coming up this year! If you would like to volunteer with your child's class, please ensure you: - 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: Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS - School Council meetings 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! Pizza dinner and babysitting are provided!
- See all the important dates for the year here:
- School Council minutes are always posted on the Nellie McClung school website
- Fun Lunch dates are listed here: Healthy Hunger. OCTOBER FUN LUNCH CANCELLED!
- 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 on October 24th: 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 |
