Principal’s Message–January 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you’re doing well and are ready for an exciting start to 2025. January is always a great time to refocus, set goals, and embrace new opportunities for learning and growth.
This month, we are thrilled about engaging activities for our students:
- Swimming Program for Grades 1, 2, and 3
In grades one through three, students will participate in a swimming program designed to build water safety skills and confidence in the pool. The program will occur at Beaumont Sports and Recreation Center from Jan 13th to Jan 23rd. Please ensure your child comes prepared with swimwear, towel, and other necessities. Classroom teachers have shared additional information - Skiing Field Trip for Grades 4, 5, and 6
Our older students in grades four, five, and six will head on a skiing field trip to RabbitHill. This adventure is an excellent opportunity for physical activity and teamwork in a winter setting. The trip is scheduled for next week (Jan 14th-Grade 4, Jan 15th-Grade 5, Jan 16th-Grade 6).
We are excited about these opportunities for our students to stay active and explore new skills. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
Thank you for your continued support in making our school a vibrant and enriching place for all.
Warm regards,
Rob Froland
January – Important Dates
January 1 – New Years Day
January 6 – Return to School – Welcome Back
January 8 – PowerSchool Marks Access Offline
January 13 – School Council/PIIE Meeting – 7:15pm
January 13 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 1K & 1/2H
January 14 – Skiing @ Rabbit Hill – Gr 4’s
January 14 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 1K & 1/2H
January 15 – Skiing @ Rabbit Hill – Gr 5’s
January 15 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 1K & 1/2H
January 15 – 5/6 Basketball Game AWAY vs. Dansereau Meadows
January 16 – Skiing @ Rabbit Hill – Gr 6’s
January 16 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 1K & 1/2H
January 17 – Gr 5/6 Girls Basketball Tournament –
January 16 – Last day for Christmas Elves donations
January 18 – 1:00pm & 7:00pm Christmas Concert
January 19 – Skating – 10:00am Gr 2H; 11:00am Gr 4G; 1:30pm Gr 6’s
January 20 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 2H & Gr 3’s
January 21 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 2H & Gr 3’s
January 22 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 2H & Gr 3’s
January 22 – Math Night @ NSES – 5:30-7:15pm
January 23 – Swimming at BSRC – Gr 2H & Gr 3’s
January 23 – Sabre Day – PJ Day
January 24 – Kindergarten Swim/Bowl Field Trip – Both Classes
January 24 – Gr 5/6 Boys Basketball Tournament at West Haven
January 28 – PowerSchool Marks Access Online
January 28 – Report Cards on PowerSchool at 4:00pm
January 29 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
January 30 – K-2 Dental Fluoride Visit
January 31 – K-2 Dental Fluoride Visit
January 31 – Talent Show – 1:00pm – All Welcome
Come to New Sarepta and spend an evening playing a variety of K-6 math games using cards and dice! Each registered family will leave with a packet of game instructions to play along with the presenter and take home. Game materials will be provided for use during the event. A PIZZA DINNER for those that pre-ordered (register below) will be distributed prior to the start of the event Bring your best energy and get ready to PLAY!
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Pizza Dinner: 5:30-6:00pm
Math Games: 6:00-7:15pm
Where: NSES School Gym
RSVP: Here
Pizza: Order
Student Talent Show auditions were held in December, and we’re looking forward to showcasing some of our students’ incredible talents at our January assembly. We’re creating a special slideshow to celebrate all of our students’ abilities, and we need your help. Please send in photos or short videos (1 minute or less) highlighting your child’s special skill to [email protected] Whether it’s singing, dancing, magic tricks, art, sports, or any other talent – we want to celebrate what makes each student special. This is a chance for our students to shine and support one another. Please join us for our assembly on Jan 31 at 1:00pm.
Registration for the 2025 Leduc Music Festival opens on December 1st, 2024 and closes on January 31st, 2025. Late registration closes on February 7th, 2025. Students who are interested in participating in the speech competition at the Leduc Music Festival should contact Mrs. Bensler for more information. ([email protected])
Milk Program
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. There are 10 for $12.50 cards and 20 for $25 cards available to buy.
Nutrition Program – Muffin Days
So far the Muffin Monday program seems to be a hit. We hope to add other items to the program throughout the year. As always, we will have 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.
Muffin Recipes:
To make some gluten aware, we will use oat flour in place of wheat flour.
NSES Lost & Found
Lost & found items are located in the office. Please remind your children to check it regularly and if you are in the school, remember to have a look. All items not claimed will be donated at the periodically throughout the school year.
Li’l Buckaroo Design – Spirit Wear
We are very fortunate to have an amazing local business to provide NSES Sabre Spirit Wear to our school community. If you missed out on the earlier order or just want to add to your collection, check out the website and see all the awesome designs.
LRC 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.
Attendance Notifications
For all attendance related messages, please email [email protected], or call the office at 780-941-3927. Please relay specific details as to why the student is absent, for example, weather, no bus, symptoms of sickness, etc.
PowerSchool
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For any PowerSchool issues, please 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].