December News

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  It seems that each year people start to prepare for Christmas earlier than the year before.  Many people already have their tree and lights up.  

We are no exception here at New Humble Centre.  The Christmas concert has been chosen and students are auditioning for parts.  Soon every spare moment will be used to practice lines and songs.  I really do love watching all the students work together for a common goal - another stellar New Humble Centre Christmas Concert!

Boys' Basketball ~

This past weekend, the boys' basketball team played in a round robin tournament at Thorsby Elementary.  The boys played extremely well, winning two of their three games.  These games count towards their standing for the final tournament in January.

Skating Rink ~

Thank you to Nick Martinoff, Dusty Martinoff, and Darren Mankow, owner of Extreme Water Hauling for flooding the rink.  Darren Mankow donated the use of his water truck.  

The rink is now ready to skate on.  Remember that in order for students to skate at recess they need to be able to do up their own skates. They also have to have a CSA approved helmet and mittens. They are also encouraged to wear snow pants.

December Kindergarten Days:

5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22

(Please note that Friday, December 8 was switched to November so there is no school for the kindergarten students on that day.)

December Birthdays 

Jaimesen Huber - 31st

Jenna Koch - 31st

Mark Your Calendar

The Five Days of Christmas ~ 

December 4-8

Please help New Humble Centre School make this holiday season a little brighter for families less fortunate than ours. The items that we donate will go directly to local Christmas Elves. This is completely voluntary; you may also decide to participate in only one day or in as many as you feel comfortable! Everything helps!

We have chosen a theme for each day. You can bring in one thing each day or drop it all off at once!

Monday: Keep us Fresh Day (personal hygiene items-toothpaste, shampoo, soap, body wash, etc)Tuesday: Keep us Warm Day (blankets, toques, mittens, scarves, socks, etc)Wednesday: Treat us to a Treat Day (candy, non perishable treat food)Thursday: Make us Feel Special Day (jewelry, bubble bath, hair products, etc)Friday: Fun Day (toys, books, games, etc)

On behalf of the PTA we want to say Thank You for your generosity this Christmas!

Early Dismissal ~ 

Wednesday, December 6th will be early dismissal for staff meeting.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.

Assembly~ 

Our assembly will be held on Thursday, December 7th at 8:30 a.m.  If your child will be receiving special recognition at the assembly you will be contacted by your child's teacher.

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

Whole School Field Trip ~ 

On Wednesday, December 13th all students and staff will be attending the musical presentation, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, at the MacLab Centre in Leduc.  There is a cost of $10 to the students for this presentation.

We will be leaving the school at 11:45 and returning at 3:00.  Permission forms will be on Powerschool on Monday, December 4th.

Gr. 3-6 Skiing ~

The Gr. 3-6 students will be hitting the slopes at Rabbit Hill on Thursday, December 14th.  Please be sure that your child's permission form is completed.  

We do recognize that December can present financial restraints on families.  If the cost of this field trip is prohibitive for your family, please stop at the office and talk to me so that we can waive the fee.  

Book Fair ~ 

Mrs. Micku will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, December 19th to Thursday, December 22 in the library.  The Book Fair will be open during Christmas concert.  More information about the Book Fair will be coming home with your child. 

Christmas Sweater Day ~ 

Everyone is encouraged to wear a Christmas Sweater on Friday, December 15th.  If your child does not have a special Christmas sweater they could decorate any sweater with Christmas or winter paraphernalia.

Christmas Concert ~ 

This year the students will be presenting "A Pirate Christmas" on Thursday, December 21st.  We will have an afternoon performance at 1:00 pm. and an evening performance at 7:00 pm.  Doors for the evening performance will open at 6:30 pm .  All students are asked to be in their classrooms by 6:45 at the latest.  

Donations to the Food Bank will be accepted at the door.

Refreshments will be served after each performance.  A special visitor will be making an appearance at the school that evening.  

Parking is available in the north field.

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

Christmas Potluck/PJ Day ~ 

In keeping with tradition, we will be having our School Christmas Potluck/PJ Day on the last Friday before the holidays.  Students are encouraged to wear their pj's and slippers to school this day. 

Mrs. Austin will be sending home the list of what each family is asked to send in.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation in sending in food for the potluck!

Christmas Vacation ~ 

Christmas Vacation will be from Saturday, December 23rd, 2016 until Sunday, January 7th, 2017 inclusive.