Happy Friday Citizens of Nellie!

Reminder that there is no school on Monday or Tuesday. Wishing you a lovely long weekend with your families.

See you on Wednesday for School Photos!

WEEK IN REVIEW

• This week CBE Schools acknowledged Treaty 7 Day,  Fall Equinox and Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  One of the competencies in the Alberta Teaching Quality Standard is "A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit for the benefit of all students". Some classes played Indigenous games outside, some watched educational videos or read age appropriate stories, some participated in sharing circles or sit spots. Grades 4 and 6 took a walking field trip to Glenmore park to mindfully acknowledge the land quietly, observing, reflecting, and paying attention to sights, sounds, smells, and feelings of gratitude for the nature that surrounds us on Treat 7 land. Ask your student about  Phyllis' Story  about her orange shirt, and what else they learned about these important days of recognition.
• Our Terry Fox Run on Thursday was so much fun, and more importantly, raised over $2000 for cancer research. See fun photos and videos of the teachers dressed in hilarious costumes while participating in the run by following Nellie on Instagram: NellieSparks.
• This week Nellie welcomed 9 second year teacher candidates (TCs) from Mount Royal University into our classrooms to support them in their development as aspiring teachers.  Their education course this fall is focused on literacy; however, they will be engaged in supporting learners in a variety of subject areas. These TCs visit once a week and during that time, they will be working with students who could benefit from additional literacy support for about 30 minutes each week. We are excited to share their tutoring website: MRUReads.ca. The tutoring plans are based upon Structured Literacy principles and draw upon the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) and other resources. The framework can be adapted to the grade level and school context. We are so excited to benefit from this opportunity!
• Our first School Council meeting of the year was Thursday evening. The Principal's September report was shared;  school requests for funding from School Council for the year were explained, discussed and approved; and School Council voted on and launched an exciting new 3 year campaign & fundraising plan for a new playground. Stay informed- School Council minutes are always posted on the Nellie McClung school website

THE WEEK AHEAD:

• Mon. Sept. 29- No School for students- CBE Professional Learning Day
• Tues. Sept. 30- Schools Closed -National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Wed. Oct. 1- CBE Date of Significance: Yom Kipper 

           -School Photo Day

         -Grade 4 in-school workshop with Green Calgary- Waste in Our World. Parents- please pay this fee on your MyCBE account. No cash please.

           -4:00pm Running Club interschool race at Sam Livingston school

• Thurs. Oct. 2-CBE Dates of Significance: Dussehra ; Custodial Staff Appreciation Day
• Sat. Oct. 4- CBE Date of Significance: Sisters in Spirit Day
• Sun. Oct. 5-CBE Date of Significance: World Teachers' Day

NEWS ITEMS:

• Fall School Picture Day is 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.
• Running Club's first interschool race is Wednesday, Oct. 1^st at 4:00pm at Sam Livingston Elementary School.  Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the race sites and supervision at the race sites. If you haven't already, please sign up ASAP directly with Mr. S.-  jaasiemieniuk@cbe.ab.ca.  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, after the first race. No cash please.
• 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 Registratio​n 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:

• Sat. Oct. 4- CBE Date of Significance: Sisters in Spirit Day
• Sun. Oct. 5-CBE Date of Significance: World Teachers' Day
• Oct. 6-8- CBE Date of Significance: Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
• Oct. 6-9 -CBE Date of Significance: International Walk to School Week
• Oct. 6-13-CBE Date of Significance: Sukkot (the Jewish Time for Rejoicing)
• Mon. Oct. 6-CBE Date of Significance: Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhongqiu Jie, Mooncake Festival)
  -Grade 5 & 6 Digital Citizenship presentation from Calgary Police Service
  -Grade 6 In-School Field Trips: Investigating Matter & Haudenosaunee Confederacy
• Fri. Oct. 10--CBE Date of Significance: World Mental Health Day
• Mon. Oct. 13- School Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday
• Oct. 15 & 16- Residency with Indigenous Elder, Shirley Hill
• Thurs. Oct. 16- Fun Lunch: Subway Order here: Healthy Hunger. Help needed-be a Fun Lunch Volunteer
• Oct. 17-22  Secret Path Week
• Thurs. Oct. 23 Halloween Family Dance
• Fri. Oct. 24- Bottle Drive

       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, Oct. 16, 6:30pm. 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
• 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

• 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