Happy Thanksgiving

We read the book, Thanks for Thanksgiving, and then we came up with our own list of what we are thankful for.  We hope you enjoy the long weekend, and Happy Thanksgiving!

Curriculum Night & Other Recent Events

Thank you to all the families that were able to make it to our 'Meet the Teachers & Curriculum Night' last week.  It was nice to see you all, and we hope the children were able to show you around the room pointing out some of the activities that they enjoy doing during the day.  If you weren't able to attend, we have sent home an information pamphlet.  Please look for it in your child's communication bag.

Office Index Card ... your child's information page is coming home today for you to check and return.  Please make any corrections on the page itself.  If everything looks fine, please sign the page indicating that you have checked it.  Please return the information page to school in your child's communication bag as soon as possible.

Kindness Certificates ... each month we'll be recognizing 3 or 4 students in our class for showing kindness.  Hopefully, during the Meet the Teachers/Curriculum Night, you had an opportunity to read our class promise:
We want to have a kind class so we promise to help each other and share.  We promise to use our manners.  We promise not to hurt others.  We promise to be polite and listen to others.  Kindness matters at Nellie McClung P.S.!  
We had a difficult decision to make when we handed out our first Kindness Certificates last Friday.  Congratulations to Brayden, Roxanna, Felix and Jonathan!  Keep up the kind efforts everyone.

Terry Fox Walk

On Wednesday, Sept. 26th, our school will be holding our annual Terry Fox Walk.  Our Kindergarten class will join in by walking around the school field a few times.  You may even hear us chanting while we walk:  "Who are we walking for?  Terry Fox!"

If you have not already done so, please consider making a donation on-line at the following link:  http://www.terryfox.ca/NellieMcClungPSMaple

You may also send cash donations to school in your child's communication bag.  A loonie or twoonie would be wonderful.  We will forward all donations.

Together we can reach our school goal of raising $2000.

Thank you

Virtual Portfolios

We have sent each family the following email:

Dear Parents,

In April, we started collecting some of our class observations using 'Google Slides'.  We are writing to send you a link to your child's slides so you can view your child's virtual portfolio.

We hope you enjoy it.

As always, if you have any questions/concerns, please contact us.

If you did not receive the above email, please let us know.  We may not have your correct email address.

Annual Kindergarten Picnic

As you may already know, we will be having our annual Kindergarten picnic this coming Friday, June 22nd.  We will be starting in the gym to listen to some short, but sweet, performances from each class.  If it is raining, we will remain in the gym.  If the weather is good, we will go outside after the performances.  Bring a blanket or towel to sit on and a snack to share with your child.  The picnic will be ending by 10:30 am.  Younger brothers or sisters are welcome to join us.  We hope to see you on Friday!

Nellie McClung P.S. Fun Fair

As you probably know, our school's annual Fun Fair will be held on Wednesday, June 6th.  Each class will be participating by donating the contents to a basket that will be raffled off at the Fun Fair.  Our class is collecting items that would be suitable for a 'Pool Party' themed basket.  Here are a few ideas of items that you may want to consider donating for our basket:

• swim goggles
• beach towels
• sunglasses
• sunblock
• magazines
• plastic glasses or plates
• flip flops
• beach balls
• pool toys
• floatation aids
• caps, visors
• playing cards 
• etc.                

Thank you to the families who have already sent in their donations!

This Week

As you may already know, Nellie McClung is having a Family Math Night this Thursday, May 10th.  Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 are invited to participate in engaging mathematics learning together with their family. Some highlights of our night include:

• Learning and problem solving using interactive Smart Boards
• Hands on activities with shapes
• Games and Puzzles
• Math learning through literature
• Finding mathematics in real life images
• Using virtual reality goggles to experience mathematics
• Using computers to complete math breakout challenges

Cookies and juice will be also available. Join us from 6:45-8:00 pm and help us learn and celebrate with our students who are all mathematicians! 

This is Mental Health Week, and we are encouraging everyone to wear green on Friday, May 11th in support of mental health.