Nov. 13, 2019
Neilburg Composite School Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
Nov. 15 Grade 1-9 report cards home
Nov. 15 Poinsettia fundraiser orders due by 9:00 am
Nov. 25 PD day – no classes
Nov. 30 Vex Robotics Competition at Airdrie
Dec. 3 Plant orders arrive – pickup from 3:00-5:00 pm
Dec. 12 Elementary Christmas Concert at 6:30 pm
Dec. 20 Last day of classes
Jan. 6 Classes resume
Please be advised that effective Monday, October 21, 2019, NCS will be locking all exterior doors between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:15 with the exception of the main school doors. Visitors will be required to check in with the school office. We are asking parents to drop off their children at the main doors if they are arriving late. This will bring us in line with best practices and with school division policy.
POINSETTIA AND CHRISTMAS PLANT AND WREATH FUNDRAISER
The Grad class is once again selling poinsettias, wreaths and three different Christmas planters as a fundraiser. The poinsettias are $13 each and are available in pink, white or red. The wreaths, indoor planters and outdoor festive hanging greenery bough are $30 each. There are also larger outdoor greenery planters for $40. Delivery date is December 3. For more information or to place an order, you can contact a grade 12 student or call the school at 306-823-4313.
BOOK FAIR – Cathy Ducherer- Librarian
Our Fall Book Fair was a huge success! We had $2555.75 in sales! Of this we get $1277.00 towards the purchase of new books for our library! Thanks to all who supported our Fair!
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
We have started a "Little Free Library" at the school. Students may take a book to keep. If they have one that they want to put in its place, that is great, but not required.
Most of the books are geared towards teenagers, but as we get books donated or are culled from the library, it will be filled with all different kinds of books. If you have any books at home that would be suitable and you would like to donate them, we would very much appreciate it.
Caution! Caution!
Due to severe allergies among the students at NCS, the school requires that everyone avoid bringing any items with nut products, eggs that are not baked into an item or animals to the school. Our students' health depends on your cooperation. Thank you.
SCHOOL PICTURES
School pictures from retakes are due Wednesday, November 27th, if you are submitting your order through the school. If you are ordering online, you can submit your order after this date.
COLDER WEATHER With the weather turning colder, please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for outside recess and riding the bus.
SCHOOL MESSAGES
Parents PLEASE sign up for SchoolMessenger so that you receive messages from the school. This is the way we communicate important messages. Text to the number 724665 and then reply Yes and you will be set up to receive messages.
Driver's Ed Driver's Ed will be starting on Tuesday, November 12 from 8 - 11 am. The last class will be on Tuesday, November 26.
STUDENT ABSENCES Parents please notify the school if your child is going to be absent. The school will no longer be using the automated phone call system. Parents will be receiving a phone call if their child is absent. Please call or email the school for all absences. Voice messages can also be left at the school. Call 306-823-4313
STUDENT FEES
You will be notified what student fees are owing if you have signed up for SchoolCash. We encourage parents to pay fees, buy milk cards, yearbooks, etc through SchoolCash. If you are not signed up, you can get instructions on how to do so by calling the school office
Dancing for Donuts-Mrs. K.G.
Remember the Lip Sync battles from a few years ago-well this is the newest battle; the Dance off hosted by the S.R.C.!!! N.C.S. students & staff are welcome to create a dance of no more than 1 minute or so to present to the K-12 assembly. The competing teams will be voted for & the winning team will receive a box of Timbits plus they will go onto the finals. Once every team has had a chance to compete a GRAND Finale will be hosted & the winning team of the Grand finale will receive a box of donuts as the Grand prize. The Dancing for Donuts first competition will be Thursday, Nov.14 at 2:30 pm in the gymnasium. Parents and community members are welcome to attend.
Grade 5 and 6 Sports – Mrs. Perkins
Volleyball
The Volleyball Season is about to begin for grade 5 and 6. We have 24 students who are interested in playing, therefore we will be having 2 teams this year. We will be having practices at lunch time and the games will be after school on Monday's and Wednesday's.
2019 Schedule
Monday, November 18 – Marshall @ Neilburg
Wednesday, November 20 – JH Moore @ Neilburg
Wednesday, November 27 – Tournament in Maidstone
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Co-op Mini Chefs
Co-op Mini Chefs will be coming to the Neilburg Co-op Grocery store on Saturday, November 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 for children aged 6-12. There are limited spots available so please pre-register and pay at the store. The cost is $19.99 per child. Please call the Co-op for details at 306-823-4393.
The Manitou Pioneers Museum
The Manitou Pioneers Museum presents 'Christmas in November' on Sunday, November 24th at the Neilburg Hall. There will be entertainment from 2 until 4:30 with lunch served at intermission. Doors open at 1 p.m. so that bidding can start on a great selection of Silent Auction items. Check out our Facebook page to see what's been coming in. (Donation of items for the tables gratefully accepted) Admission: Adults - 10.00, Students - 5.00, and Preschool - Free.
NEILBURG CRAFT & TRADE SHOW
November 30, 2019 at the Neilburg community Hall from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Lunch provided by Neilburg Travel Club
For more information please call or text Sylvia Olsen at 306-823-3628
BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS – PAID ADVERTISEMENTS
If your business would be interested in putting a paid advertisement in the school newsletter, please contact Kara at the school (306-823-4313). The newsletters go out weekly (usually Wednesday). Any ads would have to be in to the school by 9:00 am on Wednesday morning. The school email is ncs@nwsd.ca or you can drop them off. The cost is $10 per advertisement per week. *As usual our community announcements will be published free of charge.
