Weekly Update Nov. 30 - Dec. 4

2015/16 "Coats for Families" Program

The Leduc & District Emergency Shelter Assoc. - the Hub is once again offering winter wear, at no cost, to those who need it in the Leduc area.

Available:  Children's Winter Coats

                 Adult Winter Coats

                 Toques, gloves, mittens, scarves, warm socks, boots

Where?  Leduc Legion building 5210 50 Ave

When?   Tuesday through Fridays 1pm to 5 pm

Five Days of Christmas

This Monday we will be starting the Five Days of Christmas.  If you are able to donate any items to this cause it would be greatly appreciated.  All items received will be taken to the Calmar Christmas Elves to brighten the Christmas of local families less fortunate than ours.  

Monday~ Keep us Fresh! (personal hygiene items-toothpaste, shampoo, soap, body wash, etc)                                                                                                 

Tuesday ~ Keep us Warm! (blankets, toques, mittens, scarves, socks, etc)

Wednesday ~ Treat us to a Treat! (candy, non perishable treat food, etc.)

Thursday ~ Make us Feel Special Day! Day (jewelry, bubble bath, hair products, etc.)

Friday ~ Fun Day! (toys, books, etc)

Wednesday, Dec. 2 ~

 Assembly and Early Dismissal

We will be having our monthly assembly on Wednesday, Dec. 2 @ 1:20.  We will be recognizing the November Student of the Month Winners at this time.  The theme for November was perseverance.  We will also be introducing the December character trait ~ Self-Discipline.  This trait goes nicely with The Leader In Me Habit # 2 ~ Begin with the end in Mind and Habit # 3 ~ Put First Things First.  

All parents are welcome to come to assemblies!

Thursday, Dec. 3 ~

Basketball

Our basketball teams will be heading west next week to take on the Thorsby Cubs on Thursday, December 3.  

Hopefully our girls' team will have better luck against Thorsby than they did against Calmar.  All of the girls on our team deserve recognition for their perseverance because they never gave up out on the court.  Way to go girls!

The boys continue to dominate the court as was seen in their game against Calmar.  It is wonderful to see the dedication and drive that the boys demonstrate on the court.

Ugly Sweater Day

On Thursday come dressed in your 'Ugly Christmas Sweater". If you don't have an ugly sweater, that is okay.  Just take that pretty sweater and add some decorations or bling and transform it into an 'ugly sweater'.  

Cold Weather ~

Now that winter has settled upon us so has the colder weather.  Many students are still coming to school without the adequate outdoor clothing.  The students spend approximately 75 minutes outside each day unless the weather is -20 degrees or colder. Wind chill is taken into account. So if you could please make sure your child has the necessary clothing (toque, mitts, snow pants, boots, etc) to keep warm it would be greatly appreciated.  

Weekly Update - Nov. 23 - 27

Disney Day

It was wonderful to see so many students and staff dress up for Disney Day.  There were some wonderful costumes and obviously some busy moms as many of the girls had their hair all done up.  Sorry dads but I am assuming it was the moms that did the girls' hair.  If I am wrong please let me know!

                                                         

          

Mrs. Marintoff's Kindergarten Class

    

Mrs. LaGrandeur's Gr. 1/2 Class

                                                           

Mrs. Hutchings' Gr. 3/4 Class

                                                                

Mr. Porter's Gr. 5/6 Class

     

A Short But Busy Week!

Despite the short week that is coming up, it looks like it will be a busy one.  

Christmas Concert Auditions ~

Christmas Concert Auditions will be starting on Tuesday, Nov. 24th.  Students in Gr. 3 - 6 were offered an opportunity to have a speaking role in the performance.  If your child was interested he or she would have brought home some lines to practice.  Good luck to everyone that is trying out. 

Basketball ~

This coming Tuesday the girls' and boys' basketball teams are off to play against Calmar Elementary.  The games are scheduled to start as soon as our teams arrive at their school. The girls are slated to go first.

Thanks to all of the parents that came out to cheer for our teams when they played against East Elementary last Tuesday.  The girls got off to a slow start but by the second half they were holding their own.  At one point there was only a one basket difference. Try as they might, they just could not sink a few more basket. Despite the lose, the girls had a great first game!

The boys did not have to work as hard to finish with a win.  Even though it was an easier game all the boys hustled out on the court and put in wonderful effort.  They did not quit 'giving their all' until the final buzzer sounded.  Excellent job, Boys!

Re-take Picture Day ~

Thursday, November 26th will be re-takes for pictures.  This is for any child that may have been absent on the first picture day or is needing re-takes.  

Report Cards ~ 

Report Cards are being sent out on Thursday, November 26th.  Hopefully everything either remained status quo or improved since your conversation with your child's teacher at Parent-Teacher Conferences.   If you do have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher!

Professional Development Day ~

On Friday, November 27 there is no school for the students as it is a Professional Development Day for the teachers.  This is an ATA sponsored PD day so teachers will be working on individual or group activities that are linked to their Professional Growth Plans.  

Weekly Update

I hope that everyone enjoyed the November break.  It was nice to be able to have such nice weather for it. 

It looks like we will be having a busy week here at New Humble.  

Our basketball teams will be playing their first game tomorrow right after school at East Elementary. Girls will be playing first.  

Tomorrow the Gr. 5/6 class will have a presentation on Digital Citizenship with a large focus on plagiarism.  This should serve the students well in the remainder of their school career.  

It looks like the school will be full of Disney characters on Wednesday as the school has its "Dress as your favorite Disney Character" theme day.  Pictures will follow.

Book orders are due on Thursday.  Hopefully you read the note on the Home page from Mrs. Sekora about the November book orders.  This will be the last order to be received before Christmas.  The December order will not come back to the school until January.  Thursday is also popcorn day.

Halloween Updates

A Minion Reasons to Love New Humble School

The staff and many of the students dressed as Minions for Halloween.  It was wonderful to have so many students dress up and the variety of costumes was amazing.  Thanks to the parents for sending snacks to the classes, coming out to the parade, and dressing up.

Pumpkins on Parade

Thanks to all the families who sent in pumpkins to share with the rest of the school.  The old computer lab was glowing.  As you can see from the pictures, there was a great deal of effort put into the designs.  A job well done!