Weekly Update - Jan. 4th - 8th

Happy New Year and Welcome Back! 

I hope that everyone had a wonderful break with plenty of opportunities to get together with family and friends. I know that I sure had a very restful and relaxing holiday.  With the exception of basketball happening this month, 

January should be a relatively quiet month. Therefore with New Year's resolutions on everyone's minds, it is a great time to make school work a focus.  Teachers can set the tone for the students by increasing their expectations and using this valuable, uninterrupted time to provide opportunities for meaningful, engaging learning.  Parents can help out by setting aside some quiet time for their child to read and/or review concepts that are being taught in class.

Food Bank Donations ~

Thank you to everyone for your donations to the Food Bank at the Christmas Concert.  We collected 81 pounds of food and $25.00 dollars.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.  

Library News ~

Thank you for supporting our 2015 Book Fair!

This year, Mrs. Sekora decided to give the Book Fair proceeds back to the students.  She drew 24 extra winners for the gift draw.  All the student winners picked a prize from the book fair.  

Congratulations goes to:

Gift Draw

Maddy M. x2                                   Ryder                                         Megan G.

Colten x2                                       Kobe                                          Jamieson x2

Lucas                                             Garrett                                      Sydney

Brett                                              Dylan F.                                    Cassadi x2

Madison P.                                      Abigayle M.                               Abigail C. x2

Brianna x2                                      Jakob                                        Joseph

Chelsea       

Count How Many Contest = 142                      

Closest guess was Jessielyn with 150

Family Name Draw

Colby B.

Skating Rink ~

Thank you so much to Darren Glubish and Travis Larson who flooded the rink over the Christmas Break.  The rink is now ready to be used.  Students are welcome to skate at lunch recess providing that they can get their skates on by themselves or have arranged for a buddy to help them.  They also need to have a CSA approved hockey helmet. Bicycle helmets would not fit into this category.

School Council - PTA Meeting ~

Don't forget that tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 5th, there will be a School Council and PTA meeting. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm.  We hope to see you there!

Basketball ~

Basketball will be wrapping up this month.  Both the girls' and boys' teams have two more games before their tournaments.  Both teams play against Willow Park School on Tuesday, Jan. 5th at Willow Park School in Leduc and then against Warburg School on Tuesday, Jan. 12th in Warburg.  

The boys' final tournament is on Jan. 15th and 16th at Ecole Dansereau Meadows School in Beaumont.  Mr. Porter will let the boys know the game times once he receives them.

The girls' final tournament in on Jan. 22nd and 23rd at Calmar Elementary in Calmar.  Mrs. LaGrandeur will let the girls know the times they are scheduled to play once she receives that information.

Good luck to both teams as they wrap up their season!  

Weekly Update ~ Dec. 14th - 18th

It is hard to believe that we are already into the last week of school before the Christmas holidays.  Where has the time gone?  I know for the students this time of year can never come fast enough.  

On behalf of the staff at New Humble I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

You Know Dasher & Dancer & Comet & Cupid...

The classes have been busy decorating their classroom doors with Santa's reindeer.  Can you guess which reindeer each door represents?

Christmas Concert ~

On Thursday, December 17th the students of New Humble Centre will be performing "Survival Santa".  The performances will be at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 for the evening performance.  All students need to be in their classes by 6:45.  There will be refreshments served in the old library after the evening performance.  If you know that your child(ren) will not be at the evening performance please let the school know. Hopefully you will be able to make it out to one of the performances. Just a reminder that parking will be available in the north field.  

                                     

PJ, Potluck Day & Bingo Day ~

The last day before the Christmas holidays is one that the staff and students look forward to each year.  After a late night at the concert, we all get to come to school in our pajamas.  We enjoy having lunch together, so thank you to everyone for your contribution to the potluck lunch.  It is greatly appreciated!  After a wonderful lunch, we all enjoy playing Bingo together.  It is always heartwarming to watch the older students 

take the younger ones under their wings and help them with their Bingo cards.                                                   

                                                                                                                

 

The New Year ~

The first day back to school after the holidays is Monday, January 4th.  We will jump right back into the swing of things with basketball and a School Council/Parent Association meeting.  Both the basketball and the parents meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th.  Please check the calendar for the specifics.

                                 

Weekly Update - December 7 - 11

Only Two More Weeks Until Christmas Vacation ~

Preparations for all things Christmas are well under way at New Humble Centre.  Students have been busy practicing songs and lines for our Christmas concert.  Classes have been working on decorations for the 'Decorated Door Contest'  Each class, as well as the custodian, librarian, and office, chose a name of a reindeer and then have to decorate their door accordingly.  Doors need to be finished by Dec. 14th.  You will have to check out the creativity of everyone and see if you can guess which reindeer their door represents.

Student of The Month ~

In November our character trait that we were focusing on was Perseverance. Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as Student of the Month winners for demonstrating perseverance:


Jenna Koch - ECS
Brett Besler - Gr. 1
Austin Frenzel-Neufeld - Gr. 2
Colby Besler - Gr. 3
Colby Andersen - Gr. 4
Garrett Armstrong - Gr. 4
Kole Rutherford - Gr. 5
Evan Frenzel-Neufeld - Gr. 6

In December we will be focusing on Self-Discipline.  This trait goes nicely with Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind and Habit 3 - Put First Things First.

Christmas Special on Chromebooks ~                                                                                                    

                          

If you have any any questions about this, please give me a call.

Card Making Club ~

Thanks to all of the students that came out to Card Making Club.  The Christmas cards that they created will be used to send to the other schools in the District.

                 

                                                         

Five Days of Christmas ~

Thank you to everyone for the items you donated for the Five Days of Christmas. The tables and boxes were overflowing from your generosity. 

Annie, the Musical ~

On Thursday, Dec. 10th the whole school will be heading into the MacLab Centre in Leduc to watch the musical, Annie.  Teachers will be contacting the parents that are going along as supervisors.  Thanks to everyone who volunteered.  

Gr. 3-6 Skiing ~

This first ski trip of the season will be on Friday, December 11.  Hopefully Rabbit Hill has been able to make enough snow.  Please make sure that your child dresses in layers so that if the weather remains warm they can remove wet clothes or shed layers as the day warms up.  

Christmas Potluck Lunch ~

Keeping with a long time tradition that was established in 1981, we will be holding our Christmas Potluck Lunch on Friday, Dec. 18th followed by Bingo and classroom activities.  Mrs. Austin will be sending home a more detailed note next week.  Thanks again for your contribution to the lunch.  The students thoroughly enjoy it!  

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!