March 4, 2020
Neilburg Composite School Newsletter
IMPORTANT DATES
March 6 Highschool MADD Presentation
March 7 VEX Robotics Provincials in Calgary
March 8 Move clocks forward 1 hour
March 9 PD Day – No Classes
March 10 Hot Lunch – Lazy Man Lasagna
March 13 K-9 report cards home
March 18 Hot Lunch – Pizza Sub 6"
March 24 & 26 Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews from 4-7 pm
March 23-27 Book fair in the school library
March 31 Grade 10 Caps, Copes, Cops Career Testing
April 1 Grade 10 Caps, Copes, Cops Career Testing
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.
MILK PROGRAM The Milk Prize Program started on Monday, March 2 and will run until the end of the week on Friday, March 6. For this week only, anyone can buy a milk for $1.25 and have their name entered into a draw for some great prizes.
PARENT/STUDENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS Our next set of student-parent-teacher conferences are quickly approaching. The dates are Tuesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 26. The interviews will be running from 4:00-7:00 pm without a break. This also means that the hours of the Book Fair will reflect those of the interviews. We want to make sure you are aware of the interview date and will be able to find a time that works for you. Parents of elementary students who require an interview will be contacted to set up an interview time. If you do not receive a call and would like an interview, please contact the school office at 306-823-4313 to set up a time to meet. Parents of grade 7-12 students are asked to follow the same format as the fall interviews and meet with the teachers as they become available during the interview sessions. We look forward to meeting with you.
SCHOOLCASH ONLINE SIGN-UP NIGHT
During student-parent-teacher interviews on March 24th and 26th, school computers and staff assistance will be available to those parents wishing to sign up for SchoolCash online.
School Cash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children's school fees. All you have to do is register an account and attach your children.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – Cathy Ducherer
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school and you are invited to come and share in this celebration of literacy with us! The theme is Book Fair Jungle. Flyers will be sent home with the students showing some of the books available at the Fair.
Now more than ever, reading is vital to leading a better life. Knowing how to read is just the beginning. Motivating young people to keep reading, comprehend what they read and develop the ability to think creatively are the end goals.
Scholastic Book Fairs has the books to motivate more reading. With your involvement, we can inspire children to practice reading and read more often. Together, we can make a difference in their lives that will last a lifetime.
Your support can help a student blossom with new and exciting adventures in reading, stimulating young minds for years to come.
P.S. Book Fair hours are 9:00 am to 3:30 on March 23-26. We're also hosting a special Family Event during parent teacher interviews from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 24 and Thursday, March 26.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS Lost and found items will be on display for student-parent-teacher interviews. We are hoping that students and parents can pick out anything that belongs to them. Unclaimed items will be sent to the Interval Store or other charities.
2018-2019 School Yearbooks The 2018-2019 yearbooks have arrived! They are available to purchase on SChoolCash online or at the school office for $25 each. A huge thank you to Karrie Blackbeard for all of her hard!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Parents of children who will be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2020, should be receiving registration forms in the mail before the end of February. If you do not receive them or know someone who should be registered, please call the school office at 306-823-4313. The form can also be downloaded from the NWSD.ca website under: Parents--forms--Kindergarten registration. Please return the completed registration forms to the school office by April 16th
FINE ARTS Grades 5-8 – Mrs. KB Mrs. KB is looking for cast iron chairs, benches or stands for an outside Art project. Any suitable, well-worn iron works would be greatly appreciated. Please drop off any items at the back door closest to the rink. Please let the office know that you have donated an item.
JUNIOR BADMINTON – Mrs. KB
Junior Badminton will start next week. Practice nights will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Parents will be required to drive their kids to league games and tournaments. A schedule will be follow in the coming week.
GRADE 5/6 BASKETBALL
The Grade 5/6 Basketball season began on Wednesday, February 26th and will end on Wednesday, March 25th in Maidstone. Neilburg has 2 basketball teams participating in the league this year. Mrs. Perkins will be responsible for Team 1 and Mr. McFarlan will be responsible for Team 2. Come out and cheer on the kids!
Team 1 – Mathias, Jake, Emily, Jennifer, Asher, Sierra, Brooklyn, Drey
Team 2 – Garner, Quinten, Sydnie, Alexis, Kiannah, Louise Joy, Cohen, Slader, Colby
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
Neilburg 2 @ Maidstone 1
Maidstone 3 @ Neilburg 1
Wednesday, March 11th, 2020
Neilburg 1 @ Neilburg 2
Monday, March 16th, 2020
Marsden @ Neilburg 2
Wednesday, March 25th, 2020
Tournament in Maidstone
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Co-op Mini Chefs – Pizza Edition
Co-op Mini Chefs will be coming to the Neilburg Co-op Grocery Store on Saturday, March 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 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.
4-H ST. PATRICK'S DAY ROAST BEEF SUPPER & SILENT AUCTION
Friday, March 20th from 5pm to 7 pm at Neilburg Community Hall
Seniors (65+) $10
Ages 11- adult $15
Ages 6-10 $10
Ages 5 & under Free
Please come out and support The Manitou Lake 4-H Club!
