Weekly Update June 27 - 28

Only 2 More Days of School

Last week was filled with many activities.  Here are some of the highlights of those activities.

Celebration of Learning ~

Congratulations to the following recipients of the Celebration of Learning Awards. Their hard work throughout the year certainly paid off.

Citizenship Award:

     Kindergarten - Spencer Day

     Gr. 1 - Ciara Tvait

     Gr. 2 - Jaimesen Huber

     Gr. 3 - Cameka Sandford

     Gr. 4 - Taylor Paul

     Gr. 5 - Megan Day

     Gr. 6 - Leah Bitar

Pursuit of Excellence:

      Gr. 4 - Taylor Paul               Abigayle Moore   

                 Sidney Mryglod         Kianna Larson

                 Wyatt Huber            Walker Hansen

                 Ryder Beauchamp    Garrett Armstrong

     Gr. 5 -  Megan Day               Jordan Dudiak

     Gr. 6 - Jessielyn Kabanuk     Cassadi Messer

Love of Learning:

     Kindergarten - Rylen Martinoff

     Gr. 1 - Jarret Arcand

     Gr. 2 - Lily Geiger

     Gr. 3 - Jakob Kabanuk

     Gr. 4 - Kianna Larson

     Gr. 5 - Jordan Dudiak

     Gr. 6 - Cassadi Messer

Panther Award:  

     Girl - Cassadi Messer            Boy - Evan Frenzel-Neufeld

Academic: Top Grade 6

     Jessielyn Kabanuk

Kindergarten Graduation ~

The kindergarten class celebrated the end of school with a graduation celebration.  The students put on a short performance for their special guests and then everyone enjoyed some refreshments.  Well done Mrs. Martinoff, Mrs. deMilliano and children!  

Grade Six Farewell ~

The Grade Six students celebrated their Farewell with a potluck supper and a small presentation.  We are sad to see these wonderful students move on to Junior High.  Best of luck!

Thank you to everyone for your contribution to the supper!

This week we are wrapping up the school year with classroom clean up and field trips.  

Have a wonderful summer and we are all looking forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016.

Weekly Update June 20 - 24

I know that it is cliche, but I really can not believe how fast this year has gone and that we are starting our last full week of the school year. There is still so much to be done. I know that to parents it often seems that not much is happening towards the end of the year but for the teachers there is still so much to do - units to finish up, marking to be completed, report cards to be written, and all those fun activities to be planned.  In the office we are trying to tie up the loose ends of this year and prepare for the start of next year.  There is never a dull moment.  

As for the students, they are all anticipating a much needed break.  I have enjoyed hearing about all of the exciting adventures that will be happening this summer - trips to Mount Rushmore, surfing on Vancouver Island, camping with friends and family, taking in some of the FCSS camps and many more.  I always look forwarding to hearing the exciting details of these trips when we return in the fall.

The staff would like to wish everyone a very safe summer filled with tons of fun and lots of time to recharge the batteries.  Enjoy!!!

Here are a few pictures of some of the activities that took place the last few weeks.

Jersey Day ~

The Kindergarten Class

The Gr. 1/2 Class

The Gr. 3/4 Class

The Gr. 5/6 Class

Track Meet Day~

In the morning students participated in traditional track meet activities like high jump, running and standing long jump, ball throw, and the 100 and 50 meter races.

In the afternoon family groupings participated in relay activities where they needed to work together as a team. Each group did a fabulous job!

                                                                

Once again, thank you to everyone that attended our School Track Meet Day.  It was wonderful to see so many Grandparents!

Also, thanks again to the PTA for BBQing and serving the lunch for us.  

A special Thank You to the Glubish Family for the ice cream treats.  That was very generous of you!

This Weeks Activities ~

Just a reminder of three important events happening this week.

Celebration of Learning ~

On Wednesday, June 22 @ 12:30 we will be having our Celebration of Learning.  Students will be recognized for their contributions made throughout the year.  If your child will be receiving an award, your child's teacher will be in touch with you.  

Division Track Meet Presentations will also be made at this time.

Everyone is welcome to attend.  We hope to see you there.

Kindergarten Graduation ~

The kindergarten class will be celebrating their year of learning with a Kindergarten Graduation on Thursday, June 23 in the morning.  Mrs. Martinoff will provide further details to the kindergarten parents.

Grade Six Farewell ~

On Thursday, June 23rd at 6:00 we will be having our Gr. 6 Farewell.  The staff hosts this event as an opportunity to say thank you to these students for all the contributions they have made to New Humble Centre School and to wish them all the best in their future.

If you have a child in Gr. 6 and you have not already contacted the office with the number of people in attending with you, please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you!

A very special 'Thank You' also goes out to Grasshopper Cafe for donating the pizza to the Gr.5/6 year end party.  The students really enjoyed it!  This was very much appreciated!!!

Staffing for 2016-2017 ~

NHCS will be seeing a few staffing changes for the 2016-17 school year.  Here is a list of class and teachers:

Kindergarten - Miss. Richards
Gr. 1/2 - Mrs. LaGrandeur
Gr. 3/4 - Mrs. Hutchings
Gr. 5/6 - Mrs. Martinoff
Principal - Mrs. Hawkins

Educational Assistant - Mrs. deMilliano (kindergarten) 
                                - Mrs. Lacey (Learning Support)

Secretary - Mrs. Austin
Librarian - Mrs. Sekora

We would like to wish Mr. Porter all the best in his new position for next year. Mr. Porter will be teaching Gr. 5 at the West Haven Public School in Leduc.

We would also like to Welcome Miss. Richards.  Miss Richards comes to us from Willow Park School in Leduc where she is currently teaching kindergarten.

Weekly Update June 6 - 10

Student of the Month ~

Congratulations to the following students for receiving the Student of the Month Certificate for Honesty.

    Annika O                 Ryder B

    Erika O                    Nicholas O

    Dayton R                 Lucas M

    Brayden L                Alyssa T

    Megan D

Buddies ~

On Wednesday the kindergarten class spent part of the afternoon outside with their Gr. 5/6 buddies completing a scavenger hunt and decorating the sidewalks with their artwork.  

Community Helpers Field Trip ~

The kindergarten class spent Thursday, June 2nd learning first hand about community helpers.  They toured four Devon businesses to find out how much work goes into running those businesses and what the jobs at those businesses are like.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The class with the manager of the Devon IGA.

At Dairy Queen the students got to try their hand at putting the "Dairy Queen Swirl" on their ice cream cone.

The Aspiring Firefighters

Learning all about what happens to their money when in goes to the bank.

The District Track Meet ~

Our school had 44 students qualify to compete in the District Track Meet.  The unofficial results are that are teams did very well.  The official results should be in by next week.  We are hoping to recognize any teams that placed at the Celebration For Learning Award Ceremony later this month.  

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Hot Lunches ~

Hot lunches are wrapping up for the year.  A great big thank you goes out to all of the parents that volunteered their time this year to help out with hot lunches.  This is a very big commitment.  The students and staff really appreciate your efforts.  I know many of the parents also look forward to hot lunch Fridays.  

Also, thanks so much to our dedicated Popcorn and Nacho moms.  This is another big commitment and we do appreciate the time and effort you gave to this.  I know for sure that the students look forward to Popcorn and Nacho Thursdays.

Thursday, June 9th:

Jersey Day ~ 

Don't forget that Jersey Day is coming up on Thursday, June 9th.  Wear your favorite team jersey.  

Friday , June 10th:

Track Meet Day ~

Our students are gearing up for the yearly track meet.  Lunch orders are due by Tuesday, June 7th.  

There is a slight change to the track meet this year.  In the morning the students will be divided into age groups where they will compete against other students of the same gender and age.  In the afternoon students will be divided into family groups to compete in a variety of activities with their family.  

Parking is always an issue at the school as space is limited.  This year we are asking that everyone park on the south side of the school.  We will only have one event happening on the south side of the school this year.  When parking, please be careful of the students that are moving to and from that event.  Thank you.

We have selected Tuesday, June 14th as the rain out date.  The hamburger/hot dog lunch will be served on Friday, June 10th regardless.  If we do need to reschedule the track meet to the Tuesday, please send a lunch with your child as there will not be lunch served that day.

Coming Up New This Year!

Celebration of Learning ~

This year we will be having a Celebration of Learning Assembly.  This is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 22nd at 12:30.  Please mark this on your calendars so that you can attend.  Awards that will be handed out are:

Love of Learning - Given to one student per grade.

Citizenship - Given to one student per grade.

Pursuit of Excellence - Given to multiple students in Gr. 4-6 that received honours.  

Panther Award - Given to 1 female and 1 male student in grade six.  This is a sports award.

Academic - Given to the top academic student in Gr. 6.  This award will be handed out at the Gr. 6 Farewell.

Parents will be contacted by their child's teacher if their child will be receiving an award. Everyone is welcome to attend.  

District Track Meet results will be shared at this time if we have received them.