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!

Feb. 26th - Mar. 2nd

Culture Wheel Presentation ~

The students had a great time being entertained by Ian Porteous as he shared Folktales, played jigs on his fiddle, and taught them traditional Metis dances and music.

Mr. Porteous had the whole audience up participating in the dances.  

Winter Olympics ~

NHCS' 2nd Winter Olympics was a huge success.  The weather cooperated and we had a beautiful, fun-filled day.  

A special thank you to Pat Madu for helping with the hot chocolate station.  Thank you to Const. Bailey and all of the parents that made it out to cheer on the athletes.  

Family Dance ~

Thank you to the PTA for once again hosting a very successful Family Dance.  The students had a fabulous time.  

Thank you to Mrs. Marinoski, Mrs. Kabanuk, and 

Mrs. te Reitstap for running the concession.  Thank you to Mrs. Micku for being the DJ for the evening and picking up the lights and fog machine.  

Pink Shirt Day ~

A reminder that Wednesday, Feb. 28th in Pink Shirt Day.  Wear pink to show your support that bullying is not OK.  This year there is a special focus on Cyberbullying.  Pink Shirt Day is encouraging others to combat cyberbullying by thinking twice before posting something negative, and instead using the internet to spread kindness - because we know that Nice Needs No Filter!

Assembly ~ 

Our monthly assembly will be held on Thursday, March 1st at 8:30.  If your child is receiving special recognition at assembly, their teacher will contact you.

All parents are welcome to attend.

Feb. 19th - 23rd

School Spelling Bee ~

On Monday, February 12 we held our school spelling bee.  We held it in the gym and set up the format as close to the District Bee as possible.  We had fifteen students from gr. 4 to Gr. 6 compete in the Bee.  Congratulations to all of those students.  They all did a fabulous job.  Special congratulations to Brianna Leakey (1st place) and Kianna Larson (2nd place) who will be going on to represent NHCS at the District Spelling Bee on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 at Caledonia Park School.  We wish the girls the best of luck.

Thanks also to Mr. Glubish for coming out to watch the competition!

Curling ~

Our Gr. 3 - 6 students had a great time trying their hand at curling.  Despite the hesitation of many of the students, they all had a fabulous time and many asked if we could go more often.

Thank you so much to the Calmar Curling Association for providing the ice time and the busing to this event.  Thank you also to Shaun Abel for volunteering his time to teach the students about curling in such an engaging way!

Valentine's Day ~

Thank you to all the students and staff that got into the school/valentine spirit by wearing red and/or white to school.

Family Day ~

There will be no school on Monday, February 19th as it is Family Day.  We hope everyone takes advantage of this day  to spend time together as a family. Thank you to all of the families that sent back their form explaining their plan to unplug on Family Day.

Congratulations to the Glubish Family for being the lucky winners of the FCSS Family Day  prize!

Remember to Disconnect to Connect!

                                  

                           

Culture Wheel Presentation ~

On Tuesday, February 20 NHCS will be having a Culture Wheel presentation.  The 60 minute presentation will begin at 9:00.  It will focus on aspects of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit culture including First Nations Storytelling and Metis dance instruction to the Red River Jig. 

All parents and siblings are welcome to attend.

Winter Olympics ~

On Friday, February 23 students will be participating in our NHCS Winter Olympics.  Students will be divided into groups where they will present on a specific Olympic sport.  They will then go outside to participate in a variety of winter activities.

The games will begin at 12:45 with the group presentations.  They will then proceed outside to interact in the various activities until the end of the day!

Family Dance ~

The Parent Association will be hosting a Family Dance on Friday, February 23 from 7:00 - 9:00.  It will be a black light dance so everyone is encouraged to wear white.  There will be a concession with snacks and glow sticks for sale.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.