Admin Message

We have had an amazing start to the school year at NSE and we cannot thank the community, students, and staff for the wonderful welcome. There is already a shift in the air as Fall settles in, but the sun is still shining as we welcome Thanksgiving and Halloween this month. 

The Terry Fox was a tremendous success, our school community raised $704.00 dollars, sparking an appearance by the Super Sabre and the New Sarepta Flash. Students participated in our Truth and Reconciliation last week. A huge thank you to Mary Anne Lippiatt for sharing her storytelling gift with all of our students on Wednesday. The week concluded with Orange Shirt Day on Thursday, September 28th. It was incredible to see the sea of orange take over our building.

We are looking forward to the changing season and another incredible month at NSE. 

Rob Froland
Principal, New Sarepta Elementary School 

Here’s how to get started…

• Go to newsareptaelementary.hotlunches.net
• Click on “Click Here to Register”
• Enter Access Code NSES
• Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you receive reminder emails about hot lunch order deadlines, and your child’s hot lunch order for the upcoming week)
• Click the “Register Now” button at the bottom
• Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends New Sarepta Elementary School. Once your child(ren) are registered, click on “Orders”
• Proceed to order hot lunch for your child(ren)

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].

Lifetouch School Photos

Lifetouch Photography is excited to announce the launch of a new and easy way to access photos online. After much safety and security testing, Lifetouch developed a way for families to access their child’s photo using their student ID number. Go to our website at www.mylifetouch.ca, click on Student ID and follow the detailed instructions to view and order photos.

If you have any questions on this ordering process, please call the Lifetouch Customer Care Line at 1.866.457.8212 or access the live chat on our website, www.mylifetouch.ca.

Parents can still access their photos online by using their child’s portrait ID and access code. Enabling the option of using your child’s student ID number, gives parents a way to access photos if they lose their proof sheet.

Lifetouch Rewards for families! Discounts and information directly to parents about photo days at your school when parents sign up for Lifetouch Rewards at my.lifetouch.ca.

Children who are eligible for immunizations may be immunized in the school setting with parent/guardian consent. Please check your child’s school bag for a package which contains information about the vaccines, along with a consent form for each vaccine.

For your child to be immunized in school, consent must be provided to AHS staff verbally or each consent form must be signed and returned to your child’s school by the date indicated on the envelope.

For tips on preparing your child for immunizations, please refer to https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/hp/cdc/if-hp-cdc-ipsm-tips-make-imm-easier-child.pdf

The first immunization date at New Sarepta Elementary is October 18, 2023.

*If your child is not present on the round dates they may receive immunizations on other dates throughout the school year.

***If you are new to Alberta OR if your child has been immunized at your doctor’s office or pharmacy, AHS Public Health may not have a record of your child’s immunizations. To ensure your child is up to date with all recommended immunizations refer to the schedule at https://www.alberta.ca/immunization-routine-schedule.aspx

To provide an up to date immunization record or if you have any questions you may contact the nurse assigned to your child’s school at 780-980-5026

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.

It is important that staff and students keep our training up-to-date in order for our emergency response to be effective. As such, we will be conducting a number of drills throughout the year. This month, staff and students will engage in Evacuation, Shelter in Place, and Lock Down drills. Students will be notified on the morning announcements of the drill and staff will work with their classes in advance to ensure they are aware of the procedure and also to reduce stress around the event. Please contact the office if you have any questions about our emergency response drills.

Kick off the school year with peace of mind!

A reminder that the Student Accident Plan by StudyInsured™ is available to you!

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! https://www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com/

Character Education Team 2023-2024

Hi everyone! We are your Character Education Team for the 2023/2024 school year. My name is Mrs. Jayme Hiller I am the WIST/Grade 3 teacher here at New Sarepta. Miss Jenna Bosch is our success coach with the Mental Health Capacity Building. On Thursdays we teach our students CEC (Character Education Class) about social and emotional learning. For the month of September we did a lesson on connecting with our classmates and finding something in common. We have also been talking about Terry Fox and his amazing characteristics. Terry was caring, had courage, fairness, empathy, honesty, integrity and perseverance. We gave students an opportunity to play outdoor games and “Try Like Terry” at the activities. Students also will have conversations around who is their hero and who has made an impact on them. At the end of September we will be reading “With Our Orange Hearts” By Phyllis Webstad. Having discussions with our students about Orange Shirt Day and creating hearts for our bulletin board.

We have had an awesome month of September and look forward to the fun in October. ~~~ Jayme Hiller and Jenna Bosch

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.

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.

October – Important Dates

Oct 2: Custodian Appreciation Day
Oct 3: Picture Day: KTR; 1N; 1/2H; 2MK; 3H; 3/4B
October Hot Lunch Orders DUE by 10am
Oct 4: Picture Say: KMW; 4Q; 5H; 4S; 6A; 6N
Oct 5: World Teachers’ Day
Oct 6: Pizza Hot Lunch
Oct 9: Thanksgiving Day – No School
Oct 10: PD Day – No School
Oct 11: Fire Hall Visit: KMW; 1N; 5H; 5S; 3/4B; 3H
Oct 12: Fire Hall Visit: KTR; 1/2H; 2MK; 6A; 6N; 4Q
Oct 13: Burgers Hot Lunch
Oct 16: PIIE/School Council Meeting – 7:15pm
Oct 18: Gr 6 Immunizations
Oct 20: Soft Taco & Tater Tots Hot Lunch
Oct 26: Sabre Day
Oct 27: Hot Dog Hot Lunch
Oct 30: KMW Halloween Party
Oct 31: KTR Halloween Party
Whole School Halloween Assembly & Parade at 1:00pm