Admin Message

As we wrap up the month of October, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights and accomplishments at New Sarepta Elementary School. October has provided several opportunities for our students to develop their social and emotional skills in Character Education Classes with Mrs. Hiller and Mrs. Bosch. It is heartwarming to see them engaging in meaningful conversation and displaying empathy towards their peers. October has been highlighted by the amazing community engagement and parent volunteers in our school. Every class took advantage of the opportunity to visit the Fire Hall and meet our local firefighters while learning the importance of fire safety. A big thank you to Clayton Fichtner for collaborating with the school to help organize this event. We also had a wonderful turnout at our parent council/ PIIE fundraiser meetings on October 16th and we are looking forward to the next meeting on November 20th starting at 7:15pm. We had a fantastic turnout for our Halloween assembly and parade. It was great to see all the siblings, parents and grandparents in the school taking part in the festivities. Thank you for another great month.

Rob Froland

November – Important Dates

November 1 – PD Day – No School for Students
November 2-23 – NSES Christmas Elves
November 6 – Daylight Savings Time Ends (‘Fall’ back one hour)
November 7 – Picture Retake Day
November 8 – EA Appreciation Day
November 9 – Remembrance Day Ceremony at NSCHS
November 11 – Remembrance Day
November 13-17 – Mid Term Break – No School
November 20 – School Council & PIIE Meeting – 7:15pm
November 23 – Sabre Day – Twin Day
November 27-30 – Book Fair
November 28 & 29 – Parent Teacher Interviews
November 30 – Pancake Lunch

Picture Retake Day – November 7, 2023

Any parents/guardians who would like their child to have retakes, please send your child’s proof back to the homeroom teacher or let the school office know. Any students who missed having their photo taken on the dates in September will be able to get them done this day, as well as any new students/staff to NSES. Please make sure to ‘dress your best’ for this day!

Remembrance Day Ceremony

New Sarepta Community High School is hosting the ceremony jointly presented with New Sarepta Elementary School. We will also be joined by members of the Leduc Legion, a local bagpiper and other valued community members. We welcome you to join us. This is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the men and women who have served to protect our country, especially those who lost their lives doing so. The ceremony will be Thursday, November 9 at 10:30am in the NSCHS gymnasium. Please join us, if you are able.

Fall Book Fair – November 27th – 30th

Watch for flyers that will be coming home soon with the students, advertising a small sampling of the books that will be on sale at the fair! Once again, a schedule will be set up for classes to shop during designated recesses, so please watch for it attached to the book fair flyer, or check with your child’s teacher to find out which days they are allowed to shop. The book fair will also be open for business during P/T interview evenings, Nov 28th and 29th. Please stop by to take a look at all the terrific new books prior to Christmas! We ask that parents accompany their children when shopping or browsing during P/T Interview evenings. Thank you once again for supporting this library fundraiser. Your purchases help us bring many new books to our library!

Parent/Teacher Interviews: Nov 28 & Nov 29

November 28 and 29, we will be hosting our first parent-teacher interviews of the school year. We are looking forward to meeting with parents to discuss your child’s learning with you. If you have any questions or concerns about parent-teacher interviews, please contact Mr. Froland. We will follow the same process as previously, whereby Mrs. Noble creates the schedule and sends home your interview times. If you require any changes once you receive your time, please contact Mrs. Noble or your child’s teacher. Thank you in advance for your continued support of your child’s education and our staff.

Christmas Elves Food Drive

Once again NSES will be collecting non-perishable food donations for our local Christmas Elves program which helps support our New Sarepta community families in need. Students are welcome to bring donations starting November 1. We will have a table set up outside the office to showcase our community’s generosity. The last day to bring in items will be December 15. Thank you to Lucille Erickson at FCSS for coordinating this fantastic initiative.

The New Sarepta Christmas Elves appreciates your non-perishable food donations (please no expired food or home preserves). Please know that all canned and dry food items are accepted and appreciated. We appreciate your donations and thank you!

What food items are most needed? *Pasta *Pasta Sauce *Peanut Butter *Canned Soup *Habitant Soup *Campbell’s Chunky Soup *Canned Ham

CEC Reflection for October

Happy Fall Y’all! Your Character Education Team had a wonderful October.  On Thursdays we teach our students about social and emotional learning. This past month we had two lessons on gratitude. Students had a book read to them titled “The Sour Grape” and then as a school we built a bulletin board “A Grapeful Bunch”. We also discussed our top 100 grateful moments and how to start each day with a grateful heart. Grades 3-6 had social thinking reflection discussions. The topics included: The Group Plan, Thinking with our eyes, Expected and Unexpected Behaviour, Size of the Problem, Stuck Thinking vs Flexible Thinking and Whole Body Listening. Grade 1 and 2 had conversations around “we thinkers” and discussing why/when we follow a group plan. The importance of whole body listening and what it looks like. On October 24th we had a family night. Our families met online at 5:15 p.m. and prepared a delicious meal together, listened to stories while the food was baking, and then you simply ate supper together with your family! A special thank you to MCHB team for putting on our event. Thank you ~ Jayme Hiller

Hour Zero Program

Black Gold School Division uses the Hour Zero School Emergency Program to prepare for and respond to emergencies. A detailed summary of the program can be located in the BGDS Emergency Program Brochure.

Please contact the office if you have any questions about our emergency response drills.

Music News! 

Reminder – Please send recorders to school so Mrs. Kruk can get a final count for recorder purchases. Please don’t run out and buy your own recorder. Mrs. Kruk has recorders for you to purchase through Power School. 

Remembrance Day assembly at the High School on Thursday, Nov. 9th. The Ukulele Club and the 4Q and 3/4B choir will perform “Heal the World.” Also, select students will recite the poem, “Flanders Fields”  in a recorded presentation. Join us to celebrate love peace and joy.  

Save the Date-Wednesday, Dec 20 for the NSES Christmas concert! 
As always there will be an afternoon and evening performance. Special thanks to Crystal Murch for volunteering her time and talents to help make amazing props and stage sets! We will need your help setting up and decorating the stage on Dec. 13th. Christmas time is here! 

NSES Milk Program

Milk cards are available for purchase on your child’s PowerSchool account. You are also welcome to send cash or cheques to the school office. Milk costs $1 per milk. Milk cards are available in $10 and $20.

Calling all DIY, Crafty Parents, & Community Members!

The Christmas Concert committee is looking for able hands to volunteer their time, skill and resources to help construct a few stage props/settings for the concert this year. Please contact Mr. Anger ([email protected]) or Mrs. Kruk ([email protected]) if you can help us out.

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.

PowerSchool

Black Gold PowerSchool functions best using a browser to access.

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].