November 2025 Newsletter
Lifetouch Photo Ordering
With the photo proofs being delayed due to the recent job action, Lifetouch has extended the free shipping until December 1.
Get your orders in!
Photo retake day is November 24.
November – Important Dates
November 2 - Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back 1 Hour)
November 7 - Remembrance Day Ceremony (@NSCHS) - 10:30am
November 7 - Hot Lunch - Hot Dogs
November 10-14 - Midterm Break - NO SCHOOL
November 17 - School Council/PIIE Meeting - 7:15pm
November 24 - School Photo Retake Day
November 21 - Hot Lunch - Let's Eat Catering - Pasta & Meat Sauce
November 24 - School Photo Retake Day
November 24 - Grade 1 & 2 Clay for Kids In-School Field Trip
November 24-27 - Book Fair
November 25 - Parent Teacher Interviews - 3:15-8:00pm (Book Fair is open during this time)
November 26 - Parent Teacher Interviews - 3:15-5:00pm (Book Fair is open during this time)
November 28 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 73
Pick UP - NSES PIIE fundraisers
Stawnichy's & Purdy's orders will be available for pickup on November 25 during Parent Teacher Interviews!
SafeArrival – Reporting Student Absences
For any absences, please use the system below.
New Sarepta Elementary is using the SafeArrival Attendance Management System to report an absence for your children. We ask that you follow instructions on one or more of the 3 methods of reporting in the SafeArrival (which may require you to opt-in for SMS text messaging outlined in the attached document).
Please report absences in advance using SafeArrival instead of sending notes or calling/emailing the school.
Here is the document that was sent out previously. BGSD_SafeArrival_Intro.pdf Here are the app links.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sm-home/id6449094563
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schoolmessenger.RNInfocenter
If you need any further assistance or questions, please contact the school.
StudyInsured, has Voluntary Student Accident Insurance that is optional for parents to purchase. Please see the website below for further details on the types of plans you may purchase and the types of coverage available.
https://www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com/compare-plans/
PLEASE NOTE: This coverage is completely voluntary and is meant for parents to purchase. This would be supplementary to any insurance that may be accessible through the school division.
Nutrition Program
The Muffin Days program will be starting again this fall. To make some gluten aware, we will use oat flour in place of wheat flour. The office will reach out to contact all known food sensitivities. If you don't receive a message, please contact the office directly.
NSES always has fresh fruit & veggies available for student snacks.
Please make sure your child’s allergy/medical information is up to date at all times. Also, if you have any concerns, please contact the office.
Recipes that are used will be posted here for you to review.
NSES offers white and chocolate milk for students at lunchtime. Milk cards are available for purchase on your child’s PowerSchool account. You are also welcome to send cash to the office. As costs have increased, we have to adjust the price of milk this year. There are 10 for $15.00 cards and 20 for $30 cards available to buy. |
Lost & found items are located just outside the office. Please remind your children to check it regularly, and if you are at school, remember to have a look. All items not claimed will be donated periodically throughout the school year. |
We are fortunate to have an amazing local business that provides NSES Sabre Spirit Wear to our school community. If you want to add to your collection, check out the website & see all the fabulous designs. |
For any PowerSchool issues, please don't hesitate to contact the school office for assistance. The RESET PASSWORD function will NOT work from the program, but the secretaries would be happy to help you out. Call 780-941-3927 or email [email protected]. |
Milk Program
NSES Lost & Found
Li’l Buckaroo Design – Spirit Wear
PowerSchoolLRC Free Family Passes NSES has two Family Passes to the Leduc Recreation Centre (LRC) for our families to borrow. These passes can be reserved by emailing the office at [email protected] and MUST be reserved by a parent or guardian. Passes can be sent home with your child. Passes can be borrowed for 1-week and will be loaned from Friday to Thursday. Pickup/sending home the passes on Friday and need to be returned by Thursday. A lost/late pass may result in up to a $20 charge for replacement. | Volunteer Forms Anyone wishing to volunteer at NSES must complete a Volunteer form. The form can be accessed in PowerSchool under Student Forms/Fees. Should you require a paper copy, speak to your child’s teacher or the office. |
LINKS:
Black Gold Board of Trustees Highlights
FCSS & New Sarepta Community Board – includes New Sarepta Library News
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