Principal’s Message – October 2024

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students,

As we move into October, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the great start to the school year and share some of the exciting things ahead.

Fall is a time of change, and it’s been wonderful to see students settling into their routines and engaging in learning with enthusiasm. We have many events coming up in October: Fire Prevention Week (Oct 7th- Oct 11th), the Grade 5/6 Catch Volleyball tournament, and our Halloween festivities at the end of the month. These events are wonderful opportunities to strengthen our school community, enjoy our relationships, and celebrate each other’s successes. 

Today was an important day at our school as we recognized National Truth and Reconciliation Day. During our assembly today, it was a sea of orange. Students worked with their grade partners on creating hearts containing meaningful words representing the support, love, or hope we wanted to share with the individuals who residential schools have impacted.  The hearts will be put up around the school to create something beautiful and meaningful!  

I look forward to seeing you at our events and working together to make this a fantastic month of growth and learning.

Warm regards,
Rob Froland
Principal

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day

October 1, 2024 we participated in our Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day Assembly. We gathered together to learn about the history and legacy of residential schools, reflect on the experiences of survivors, and discuss the importance of reconciliation. With buddy classes we created hearts to share a message of love, healing and support to Indigenous people to place in our school. 

Terry Fox Run – 2024

On Friday September 27th, New Sarepta Elementary participated in the annual Terry Fox Run. Our theme for this year was “DONUT Give Up”. For the month of September NSE students learned about why Terry Fox is seen as a Canadian Hero. Our school raised $1,143 well done NSE! If the students raised $500.00 Mr. Froland agreed to run in a donut costume! Our teachers had lots of fun competing against our grade level partners in a donut eating contest. Excellent effort NSE we are so proud of you!

October – Important Dates

NSES Calendar

October 1 – Orange Shirt Day – Assembly at 2:15pm
October 1 – Safely on Board – Bus Safety – KTR-Gr 1
October 2 – Custodian Appreciation Day
October 4 – No Kindergarten Classes
October 7 – Safely on Board – Bus Safety – KMW
October 7-11 – Fire Prevention Week
October 9 & 10 – Fire Hall Visits (various times)
October 11 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL
October 14 – Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL
October 15 – No Kinder Classes
October 18 & 19 – Catch-Volleyball Tournament (4pm – Covenant Christian School in Leduc)
October 21-25 – National Bus Safety Week
October 23 – Picture Re-take Day
October 24 – Gr 6 Immunizations
October 24 – Sabre Day
October 31 – Halloween – Assembly & Parade-1pm in the Gym
November 1 – PD Day – NO SCHOOL

Music Room News  – October 

SAVE THE DATE! The NSES Christmas concert will be on DEC 18th @ 1:00 and 7:00. It is expected that students will perform for both times. If your child is in grade 6 this year, they must be present for both performances! Parents, if you are interested in helping with costumes and props please contact Mrs. Kruk @ [email protected]. 

All purchases for any musical instruments, i.e. recorders will be made through PowerSchool. If your child played recorders last year with Mrs. Kruk, please bring your recorder back to school ASAP for inventory. More information will come soon for our grade 4 students.  

Wish list! I often have parents asking about donating to the music room. This year I am looking for children’s Christmas sweaters! You can also use this QR code to purchase anything on my wish list. As always the Silver Collection music fund is available for donations all year round through the Power School portal. Thanks so much!!

Student Accident Plan by StudyInsured™  

This insurance covers medical expenses not covered by provincial health care and employee benefit plans for children injured in everyday activities, at school or at play. Parents or guardians can purchase this coverage on a voluntary basis by filling out the application form on the Student Accident Plan website!

Student Accident Insurance Coverage includes:

• Ambulance Fees & hospital cash benefit
• Casts, crutches, & home medical equipment
• Emergency vision care & replacement glasses
• Emergency dental & orthodontic care
• Counselling, physiotherapy, & tutoring
• Out-of-province medical care & travel benefits (Premium Plan Only)

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 Recipe:

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.