December 2025 Newsletter
Principal's Message - December
As we welcome December, our school is filled with excitement, activity, and plenty of winter spirit. With colder temperatures now settling in, we kindly remind families to ensure students are dressed for the weather each day. Warm coats, hats, mittens, and proper footwear help keep everyone comfortable and ready for outdoor play and learning.
One of the highlights of the season is fast approaching—our annual Christmas Concert. Students and staff have been working hard, and we cannot wait to share their wonderful performances with you. It’s always a special opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”
We are also thrilled to share that our Grade 4, 5, and 6 students will be heading out on a skiing trip this month. This is an exciting chance for many to try something new, build confidence, and enjoy the beautiful winter outdoors.
December is a busy and festive month, and we are grateful for the ongoing support of our families. We wish everyone a joyful and safe start to the winter season.
Warm regards,
Rob Froland
December – Important Dates
ACCEPTING CHRISTMAS ELVES DONATIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 10
NSES Calendar
December 4 - Sabre Day - Christmas Sweater (Ugly or Nice)
December 5 - Hot Lunch - Hot Dogs
December 8 - Gr 6 Immunizations
December 10 - Rabbit Hill Field Trip - Gr 4
December 11 - Rabbit Hill Field Trip - Gr 5
December 11 - CEC Collaboration
December 12 - Rabbit Hill Field Trip - Gr 6
December 12 - Hot Lunch - Let's Eat Catering - Burgers
December 17 - Christmas Concert Day - 1:00pm Full Performance / 7:00pm Full Performance
December 19 - Hot Lunch - Pizza 73
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Thank you to all the parents, guardians, and students that came to shop at the book fair! It has been a huge success, and I am again overwhelmed by the generosity of our wonderful school community! The GRAND total came to $5781.94, which allows us an incredible $2312.78 worth of new books for the library! Congratulations to Ronan K. and Ms. Pylypiuk who each won $25 worth of books in the Family Event Door Prize Draw. We also wish to congratulate all the students that won one of the display posters as a door prize.
Thank you, parents, students, and teachers for generously supporting this library fundraiser.
Sincerely, Mrs. Noble
PIIE Playground Committee
The Playground Rebuild Committee is looking for people to donate items to our bake sale during the Christmas Concerts on December 17th.
Please sign up directly at https://signup.com/go/TwBDzAO if you can help!
The New Sarepta Christmas Elves Program
*This year, for Christmas Elves, NSES is going to call our donation weeks "Holiday Hallways"; last year we did a "Kindness Train".
We are going to have a "small competition" to see who can bring in the most donations in their hallway.
How You Can Help:
Bring the magic of Christmas to others by donating:
Non-perishable food items
Toiletry items
New, unwrapped toys
Gift cards (Walmart, Sobeys, or Safeway preferred)
Donations accepted at the school until Wednesday, Dec 10/25
Need a Little Help This Christmas?
If you or someone you know could use support from the Christmas Elves Program, please register confidentially through:
Leduc County FCSS – New Sarepta
Contact Taryn Garbitt (At the Agriplex Office)
(780) 941-2382 (office) | (780) 490-8082 (cell)
Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 5, 2025
Parents, if you are interested in decorating, join us on December 10th at 1:00pm.
Best Christmas Pageant Ever
This year the NSES Christmas Concert will be on December 17, 2025. A message will be sent out for families to reserve their seats in the near future.
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Afternoon Performance: 1:00pm (No ticket required); Doors open at 12:45pm
Evening Performance: 7:00pm (Reserved seats required); Doors at 6:30pm
Dress Rehearsal: morning of that same day
Please have your child/children dressed in their concert best or assigned costumes for morning, afternoon, and evening performances so that we can ensure three polished performances.
The afternoon concert is typically not as crowded so if possible, please think about attending that performance. No reserved seats are required for the afternoon performance.
A reserved seat is needed to attend the evening performance. Additional reserved seats for the evening performance must be requested on the form on PowerSchool. Each family will be guaranteed 3 tickets for the evening performance. Those requiring more tickets will be put on a waiting list. Log onto your oldest/only child's PowerSchool account under Student Fees & Forms and complete 2025 Christmas Concert Seat Reservation form the to get on the wait list. The reserved seat form is NOW on PowerSchool. On the same form, you can request up to 5 more tickets on a first come first serve basis (there is no guarantee that we can accommodate all requests). This request form will close on Dec 12/25.
Please do not bring your children to school before 6:30pm for the evening performance. The outside doors will be LOCKED until 6:30pm. For everyone’s safety we ask that all students be dropped off and picked up at their classrooms.
As we did last year, you can donate to the silver collection online via your PowerSchool account. This option will be available all year long. For your convenience, we will also have a silver collection at the door. All proceeds from the silver collection are to support and enhance NSES’s music program including costumes, musical instruments, musicals, hand bell music, and so much more!
NSES: Christmas Concert Seat Reservation is now on PowerSchool. Please RSVP by Friday, Dec 12.
Nutrition Program
The Muffin Days program will be starting again this fall. To make some gluten aware & dairy free, we will use oat flour in place of wheat flour and water in place of milk. The office has reached out to contact all known food sensitivities. If you didn'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