Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie!
WE VALUE YOUR VOICE! Please take 3 minutes to answer 6 questions about your experience at Meet the Teacher last night: Meet The Teacher Feedback Survey
WEEK IN REVIEW - Thursday Sept.18th was Meet the Teacher- This was an opportunity to learn about the class schedule and expectations, homework, parent communication, field trips, special events, and an opportunity for parents to ask questions. The Book Fair was occurring simultaneously. This event is an important fundraiser for our Library collection. The Welcome Back Family Picnic with food trucks was also taking place. This was a great way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and build our school community spirit with other families. A huge Shout Out to Nellie's School Council for organizing and hosting this fun family picnic event! See fun photos and videos of all components of this eventful evening by following Nellie on Instagram: NellieSparks
THE WEEK AHEAD:
NEWS ITEMS: - Nellie's Terry Fox Run is coming up on September 25. This annual event in support of cancer research always a favorite. Last year we raised $1776. This year, help us make it to $2000. At various levels of donation, teachers will dress up in costumes for students. See the fundraising goal reward chart on NellieSparks. Help us reach our full goal to get Ms. Terlecki & Ms. Knight dressed up in hilarious costumes!! No cash please, Donate here: Nellie's Terry Fox Run fundraiser for cancer research
- Running Club will be happening at different locations after school each Wednesday in October. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the race sites and supervision at the race sites. Parents, please sign up ASAP directly with Mr. S.- jaasiemieniuck@cbe.ab.ca. Practices will take place at lunch starting next week. The first race will be after school at 4:00pm on Wednesday Oct. 1 at Sam Livingston Elementary. There will be a $10 fee per student participant to cover the cost of pinnies and ribbons etc. This fee can be paid on the MyCBE account or in office by debit or credit before the second race. Parents will be notified when the fee is listed on their account. No cash please.
- Fall School Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, Oct.1st. Help your child pick out clothes and colours that look good on them. After all, your child is the star of the photo—not their shirt, so avoid slogans, logos, and big patterns. Every year students change, but school photos help you remember.
- Provincial Screening Assessments are happening this week for students in kindergarten- grade 3. Literacy and numeracy are two important foundational skill areas that develop during early childhood. Screening students’ learning in literacy and numeracy in their early years provides critical information to teachers, parents, and Alberta Education and Childcare to help children and students get additional support if they need it. If you have a student in K-3, you can learn more here: Understanding Universal Screeners | Parent Communication
- Please don't hesitate to reach out! Aleta Terlecki, Acting Principal, Nellie McClung School adterlecki@cbe.ab.ca
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: -School Photo Day Stay on top of everything going on by visiting our school calendar and link it to your phone SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS - Next School Council meeting: Thursday Sept. 25, 6:30pm in the Learning Commons. 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 School Council dates for the whole year here:Revised-School Council Newsletter2025 (1).docx
- School Council minutes are always posted on the Nellie McClung school website
- Fun Lunch dates and sign up 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 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 |
