February

We did it!  We managed to get the first report cards on PowerSchool out on time.  There were only a few behind the scenes hiccups.  Thank you to all of the teachers and Mrs. Austin for their hard work in making this possible.

Please remember to fill out and send it the Accountability Pillar Survey!  

I would like to take a few moments to address the subject of field trips and alternate activities.  All field trips or alternate activities are planned with intent and purpose so as to meet curricular outcomes.  When we submit our request for a field trip to our District Office, we must include the tie to the curriculum.  Therefore, when we go skiing, swimming or skating for phys. ed, we are covering a part of the curriculum; General Outcome A, Application of Basic Skills in an Alternative Environment.  The participation in these activities is reflected in the students' phys. ed mark.  It is expected that all students will participate in these activities unless there are extenuating circumstances.  It is no different than expecting a student to complete a language arts or math activity.

I do recognize that some of these activities push some students out of their comfort zone but sometimes being pushed out of their comfort zone is healthy academically, physically, and emotionally.  We would never ask students to do something that would put them at harm.  The activities can all be modified so that every student can be successful at their level.  

Kindergarten Days  

5, 12, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, & 28

February Birthdays

Ciara Tvait - 7th

Mikayla teRietstap - 13th

Jakob Kabanuk - 14th

Allison Paul - 21st

Noah Breedon - 27th

 Mark Your Calendars

Tooth Talk ~ 

Dental Hygienists will be at the school on Monday, February 4th to speak with the Gr. 1-2 students about dental hygiene.  

We would like to thank the Calmar Dental Clinic for sponsoring the Dental Health Education Presentations.

Early Dismissal ~ 

Early dismissal will be on Wednesday, February 6th.  Students will be dismissed at 2:30.

School Assembly ~  

This month, because of Teachers' Convention, our assembly will be held on Wednesday, February 6th at 8:30.  If your child is being recognized at the assembly their teacher will let you know.

Everyone is welcome to attend the assemblies. 

Teachers' Convention ~ 

There will be no school for students on Thursday, February 7th and Friday, February 8th as teachers will be attending Teachers' Convention in Edmonton.

Valentine's Day ~

Classes will be celebrating Valentine's Day on Thursday, February 14 in their classes.  All classes will be having pizza at lunch time.  Stay tuned for more information from your child's teacher.

Winter Try It Festival ~

Leduc County and the Wizard Lake Watershed Lake Stewardship Association are hosting a day of family fun on Saturday, Feb. 16th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jubilee Park Campground day-use area.  There will be a variety of activities such as snowshoeing, lake curling, maple syrup snow candy, horse and wagon rides, to mention a few.  This is a free event.  What a wonderful opportunity for families to spend a fun-filled day together perhaps trying winter activities they have never tried before.

Family Day ~ 

There is no school on Monday, February 18th as it is Family Day.  Hopefully, you will be able to take in some of the family events that will be taking place throughout the area.

Crazy Hair Day ~

Thursday, February 21st is Crazy Hair Day at NHCS.  It is fascinating to see how creative some people can be when it comes to doing crazy things with their hair!

Free LRC Passes ~

Last week I sent out an email to parents explaining how you are able to borrow LRC passes from the school library for free.  That being said, there is a bit of a catch if they are returned late or lost.  Please read the following information sent to us regarding late or lost passes.

Loan periods are set for 7 days only and a family may renew the pass once unless there are other requests for it. Users are given a 1 day grace period for late returns but, are charged $1.00 a day if late. Once the pass is 3 days late it is automatically marked lost and the user is charged $20.00, which will need to be added to their RYCOR account.

Girls' Basketball ~

Congratulations to all the girls that played on the Girls' Basketball team this year.  The girls had their final tournament the last weekend of January.  All of the girls had a wonderful season and each of them have improved so much.  

Thank you to all of the parents for the support you gave your daughter during the season.  Thank you to Pam Mollison for taking some of the following pictures.  Come out to the assembly on Wednesday to watch the video she and Anna made.