“at nanoose bay elementary we learn by doing and thereby ... · school dates for 2017-18 january...
TRANSCRIPT
Parent Newsletters available on our website www.nbes.sd69.bc.ca
NANOOSE BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tandy Gunn ([email protected])
Patricia Cathrine, Vice-Principal ([email protected]) Box 130, 2875 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9
Phone (250) 468-7414 Fax (250) 468-7515
“At Nanoose Bay Elementary we learn by doing and thereby develop independent, curious, self-advocating learners.”
Principal’s Message: My latest blog post can be found at: https://kidblog.org/class/NBESLearns/posts/6dv3a0wxqexzcj23w7hqegy6z
A big thank you to all of the donors who made our Holiday Turkey Feast Lunch possible: Quality Foods Nanoose
Thrifty’s in Parksville Cobbs Bread
Costco Nanoose Community Services
In addition, a huge thank you to the elves from the staff and community who helped with preparation, serving and clean-up. A special shout-out to our kitchen elves Jack, Nolan and Summer for their diligence in dish washing! It was heart-warming to see the older students assist younger students and then to hear their lovely conversations over a great meal. A heartfelt thank you to each and every person who made this event possible. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday! We have welcomed a number of new families in January and have a few more planning to join us in the coming months. I am always proud to tour new families and have our friendly students and staff welcome them. Here’s to a terrific 2018!
Holiday Lunch Video https://s3.amazonaws.com/embed.animoto.com/play.html?w=swf/production/vp1&e=1513806127&f=d7rjqI0lccWGGY
zfPgCVlA&d=0&m=p&r=360p&volume=100&start_res=0p&i=m&asset_domain=s3-p.animoto.com&animoto_domain=animoto.com&options=
Our baby reindeer learning to fly.
Room 2
Happy New Year!
Brand New Water Bottle Water Fountain
Room 2 is excited about our new filtered water fountain that also fills water bottles!
The story starts back in September 2017, when Mrs. Gunn and Mrs. Catherine came to our class and asked, “What would make NBES an even better place for learning?”. Emily and Dallas suggested a better water fountain that could fill up our water bottles. We all know how important drinking water is for our learning brains so we wanted to have good tasting water, and be able to fill our water bottles quickly. We approached PAC with our idea, and they agreed that it would make NBES an even better place for all kids. So we got to work fundraising. We raised funds by volunteering at the school bottle drive and volunteering at the Nanoose Pumpkin Walk. With our actions we raised money to help pay for the water fountain which was installed over the Winter Break! Now the whole school will be able to enjoy clean, filtered water while they learn and play!
School Dates for 2017-18 January 10th PAC Meeting 6:30 Tech Hub January 12th Popcorn Day January 26th Pizza Day February 7th PAC Meeting 12:30 Tech Hub February 9th Popcorn Day February 12th Family Day – Students do not attend. February 22nd Pizza Day February 23rd Professional Development Day – Students do not attend. March 7th PAC Meeting 6:30 Tech Hub March 9th Popcorn Day March 15th Spring Celebration of Learning 2:15-7:45 March 16th Pizza Day
Last day of classes prior to Spring Vacation Period April 3rd School reopens after Spring Vacation Period April 11th PAC Meeting 12:30 Tech Hub April 13th Popcorn Day April 26th Pizza Day April 27th Conferencing Adjustment Day – Students do not attend. May 9th PAC Meeting 6:30 Tech Hub May 11th Popcorn Day May 18th Professional Development Day – Students do not attend. May 21st Victoria Day – Students do not attend May 25th Pizza Day June 6th PAC Meeting 12:30 Tech Hub June 8th Popcorn Day June 22nd Pizza Day June 28th Last day for students.
The Provincial Satisfaction Survey is unique in its scope, size and usefulness to schools. It gathers information from parents, teachers and students on topics related to school environment, safety, and achievement. The information is used for planning in individual schools and provides a district and provincial perspective.
The 2018 Satisfaction Survey will be administered to students in grades 4 and 7, their parents, and all school staff. We encourage parents to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The surveys contain standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included. Please stop by the office to get your system access number.
The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm until April 27, 2018. Any computer with an internet connection can be used, and access to the e-survey is simple and secure. All that is required is a logon number that the school will provide to participants. Provincial, District and School Reports for previous years can be viewed at the same site, without a logon number.
Mabel's Labels PAC fundraiser for the year is a great way to label your child items for school so they don't end up in the lost & found! Also great for sport and camp programs! Click the link and choose Nanoose Bay Elementary School in the drop down box to shop Mabel's Labels. The PAC will earn a commission on every sale! Thank you for your support. http://mabelslabels.com/support-a-fundraiser
PAC PIZZA FUNDRAISER
For just $12 you will receive 1 coupon from Panago Pizza to enjoy ANY 1 medium pizza of your choice with all the toppings you want at no extra cost. You can order whatever your family enjoys, whether it’s a plain cheese or a “specialty” pizza like Butter Chicken or even a Gluten Free pizza. For every coupon sold the school will receive $4 of direct funding! Coupons are valid 90 days from when we distribute and can be used at any Panago location in BC.
REMINDER:
Pizza and Popcorn ORDERS
are available on the website:
Or here is the link….
www.munchalunch.com/schools/NanooseBay
Use of Technology
We value the use of technology as an integral part of teaching and learning. Our handheld devices have become part of our daily routines and give us access to a wide variety of tools, including photographing our students doing all sorts of activities at school. We have noticed that some photos of our students have appeared on social media – we understand that people taking and sharing photos during school sanctioned activities are doing so with good intentions. What people may not realize is that we have a number of students who have media restrictions in place and parents have indicated they do not want their child’s photo to appear publicly. In order to respect the privacy of our students, we ask that you do NOT download, copy, or distribute any pictures or other personal information through social media that contain images of students and/or student work other than your child’s.
Students are expected to follow the Code of
Conduct on the way to and from school, in all areas of the school and in all play areas at the school. This includes our work around safe use of electronics. As stated in our planners: If electronics are brought to school they must stay in backpacks unless the classroom teacher has asked for devices to be used. This includes connecting with families about after school arrangements – students are welcome to use the office phone if needed.
We have had a number of families express concern about technology devices being used on school grounds, at busses or at bus stops – again – taking photographs and distributing photographs of other children is not safe and we encourage you to talk with your children about respecting the
Check out our new blog post at
https://kidblog.org/class/NBESLearns/posts/6dv3a0wxqexzcj23w7hqegy6z
Rain ~ Wind ~ Snow
With the heavy rain and wind we ask that you send your child with appropriate outdoor clothing for recess and lunch. Smaller children should have a change of clothes left at
school. Thank you!
STUDENT SAFETY
If you are coming to school on a bike, scooter or any wheeled transportation you must wear a helmet. None of these are to be ridden on school property.
Just a reminder that if there are no parking spaces please park on the road in front of the school or in the Nanoose Place parking lot and walk through the back of the school. Please note that there is no parking along Northwest Bay Road.
This is for the safety of all of our children. Thank you for respecting this request!
Please do not park on the sidewalk near the handicapped parking. The sidewalks are for students walking with parents to their vehicles. Thank you!
Criminal Record Checks
If you have not completed a Criminal Record Check and are wanting to volunteer in a situation where you might find yourself alone with a child you must have one on file. A letter and forms are available at the office. Thank you! Of late we have had a number of requests for same day service or next day service and often the parents are disappointed when we can't complete them in that time frame.
What: 16th ANNUAL QUALICUM BEACH SEEDY SATURDAY
When: Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St.,Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Seed Swap: Lions’ Room Speakers: Windsor Room
Speakers:
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Donna Balzer Topic: “Three Tips to Sow & Grow a Better Food Garden”
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kathy Claxton
Topic: Keep Calm – Plant On … Make Gardening Fit YOU!”
Other Activities: 70+ Vendors, Seed Swap, Milner Garden’s “Shoots With Roots” children’s program, Master Gardeners, Seedy Cafe, Door Prizes and Raffle.
Raffle Prizes: (BC Gaming License #101262) *** ONLY 1000 tickets at #2 each *** 1st : Glass Art Piece by Ted Jolda Valued at $200 2nd : QF Gift Certificate Valued at $200 3rd : Lee Valley Gift Certificate Valued at $100 4th : Wood Art Piece by Niel Stoutenburg Valued at $100 5th : Mini Greenhouse Cloche donated by Dolly’s Home Hardware Valued at $80
Cost: Admission by Donation
Other: Town of Qualicum Beach truck in parking lot to collect pesticides/herbicides Contact: Murray Chantler, Publicity Coordinator 250-248-7712
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.qbseedysaturday.ca
Sign up NOW for Parksville/Qualicum 4-H Clubs, which start up afresh in the New Year!
“Learn to do by doing:” 4-H can help kids learn how to raise animals from chicks and rabbits to sheep and cows; but kids can also train their dog or horse, repair a small engine, do photography, wool crafts, sewing or cooking, mixed media arts with an acclaimed local artist, gardening, keep honey bees, etc. Members teach each other, if they want to give a speech or demonstration and create posters .
4-H offers Fun & Friendship, workshops and games, camps, scholarships, travel, high school credits, country fairs, and judging rallies.
Check out BC 4-H at the web site https://www.bc4h.bc.ca/home.
Contact Denise Whitson ([email protected]) to find out what projects are available -- or how to lead a new one, whatever your interests may be. New leaders keep 4-H happening… come join us, for kids’ sakes!
