March 26th - 30th

Welcome Spring!  I was hoping that with the onset of Spring we would continue with the warm weather we were experiencing so that the school yard would be dried up when we return from Spring Break. According to the forecast, we may not be that lucky.  Regardless, I hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break and a Happy Easter!

Green Day ~

Over the weekend the Leprechaun snuck into the school and played some tricks on some of the classes.

It was great to see the sea of green on Monday morning.  

Crazy Sock Day ~ 

To recognize World Down Syndrome Day, NHCS "Rocked Their Socks" by wearing their crazy socks to school. 

The Gr. 1/2 Class

The Gr. 3/4 Class

The Gr. 5/6 Class

March Madness Tournament of Books ~ 

During Leadership class in March, Mrs. Martinoff created a "Tournament of Books" and read a variety of books to the students.  The students then had to vote on their favourite book.  The book that won the tournament was The Ninjabread Man.  Ask your child to tell you about their favourite book of the tournament.

Easter Egg Decorating ~

In preparation for Easter, the Gr. 1/2 class decorated some Easter eggs.  Everyone did a great job and the results were very colourful!

March 19th - 23rd

Wear Green ~

Monday, March 19th is wear green day. Wear green from from your head to your toes or anywhere in between!

Crazy Sock Day ~

On Wednesday, March 21, everyone is encouraged to wear brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock… even 3 socks for 3 chromosomes. If you do not normally wear socks, then wear them. March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day.

Down Syndrome International's campaign aims to:

• Explain how people with Down syndrome can and do make meaningful contributions throughout their lives, whether in schools, workplaces, living in the community, public and political life, culture, media, recreation, leisure and sport;

• Explain how negative attitudes and a lack of knowledge about their potential as individuals prevent people with Down syndrome from having opportunities to make contributions;

• Empower people with Down syndrome (and those supporting them) to advocate for their rights and opportunities to make meaningful contributions and 

• Reach out to key stakeholders including educators, employers, public authorities, media and the wider community to ensure they see the benefits of enabling people with Down syndrome to make meaningful contributions and encourage these stakeholders to bring about change and disseminate this message.  

Celebration of Learning ~

On Thursday, March 22nd the students will have an opportunity to share their learning with you during our Celebration of Learning.  This will be held after school from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

We hope to see you all at school that evening!

March 5th - 9th

I am not sure if you would classify the weather we had on the weekend Lamb or Lion weather.  There sure is plenty of snow but the temperatures are mild enough to be out enjoying it.  

Student of the Month ~ 

Congratulations to the following students for receiving Student of the Month for February:

Jayden K - ECS                        Sam B - Gr. 3

Lydia R = Gr. 1                       John M - Gr. 4

Caden S - Gr. 1                       Colby B - Gr. 5                 

Spencer D - Gr. 2                    Cameka S - Gr. 5

Grayson H - Gr. 2

Golden Garbage Can Winners ~ 

The kindergarten students were the winners of the Golden Garbage Can for February.  They kept their classroom the cleanest for the month of February.  Awesome job, Kindies! 

Library Prize ~ 

Kinsley teRietstap in kindergarten and Makenna M in Gr. 1 were the lucky winners of the Library Award.  

Rainbow Lunch Winner ~ 

Lydia R in Gr. 1 was the lucky winner of the Rainbow Lunch Prize.  Lydia received a pass to the LRC for herself and one adult.

Character Education Presentation ~

This month the Grade 5-6 group of Colby A, Garrett A, Kennedy H, Wyatt H, Colten G, and Anna M presented on the character trait Caring.  The group created a slide show about caring and then asked the audience some questions about being caring.  Their message was 'when given a choice, which person will you be?'

Early Dismissal ~

Early dismissal will be on Wednesday, March 7th.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30.

March

Kindergarten Days 

1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 16, 20, & 22

March Birthdays

Dr. Seuss - 2nd                         Daniel J - 27th
Sophia D - 8th                          Rylee B.T - 30th
Abigayle M - 18th                    Jayden K - 30th
                  

Mark Your Calendars

Assembly ~ 

Our March assembly will be held on Thursday, March 1 at 8:30 am.  If your child is being recognized at the assembly their teacher will notify you.  

All Parents are welcome to attend!

Early Dismissal ~ 

Early dismissal will be on Wednesday, March 7th.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30.

Kinders @ Calmar ~ 

The kindergarten class will be going on a field trip to Calmar Elementary on Thursday, March 8th.  They will be joining Mrs. Newton's class for a presentation from the Puppet Lady.  All kindergarten students are to meet Mrs. Mertins at Calmar Elementary School that morning.

School Council/Parent Association Meeting ~ 

Our next School Council and PTA meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m.  All parents are welcome to attend these meetings.  This is an opportunity to be involved in what is happening at the school.

Gr. 5/6 Floor Hockey Tournament ~ 

The Girls' Floor Hockey Tournament will be held on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th.  More details will come home with the girls that are on the team.  Thank you to Mrs. Martinoff for offering to coach.

Report Cards ~ 

The second set of report cards will be going home on Friday, March 16th.

St. Patrick's Day ~ 

Remember to wear green on Monday, March 19th.  That little leprechaun has been known to be quite tricky here are NHCS!

Celebration of Learning ~ 

On Thursday, March 22nd the students will have an opportunity to share their learning with you during our Celebration of Learning.  This will be held after school from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

We hope to see you all at school that evening!

Professional Development Day ~ 

There will be no school on Friday, March 23th as this is a Professional Development Day.  Staff will be working on topics related to their individual growth plans.

Spring Break ~

Spring Break will be from Monday, March 26th until Monday, April 2nd.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 3rd.

I wish everyone a wonderful spring break and a Happy Easter. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us so that we can enjoy spending time outside!