Telus World Of Science NPS News

NPS News
NPS News
November 30,2012
Telus World Of Science
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The Telus World of Science came to our school on Nov. 22. The Kindergarten class started the day with the
Chilling Out program about hot and cold temperatures - What keeps hot things hot and cold things cold?
They also made ice cream and ended with an ice cream treat. The Grade 1/2 class did Boats and Floats What floats and what sinks? They built a boat and were able to take their boat home. The grade 3/4 class
learned what it was like to be geologists! Students learned to identify minerals through observation and
testing. They also examined a variety of rocks to understand their formation. The grade 5/6 class did The
Complete Circuit. They built each circuit on an electrical “house” to activate lights, a doorbell, and a window alarm. Thank you to NSES for providing the funds to make this presentation happen in our school.
A huge THANK YOU goes out to
Brian Kim and the staff of Nampa
Fas Gas. They are once again
providing hot lunches to all students every third week, also
Thank you to Nampa Foods for
all they donate to our school.
Important Notices
PARENTS MATTER!
Research shows that children experience higher levels of success when their parents are involved in their school and education. We realize that what it means for parents or guardians to be involved in their
Dec. 6 PAC & NSES meeting @ 6pm
child’s school and education looks different depending on many factors. That is why
Dec 5 Gr. 4-6 Christmas dinner with we focused an online discussion last spring on parental involvement. We asked:
Important dates
the Seniors
Dec. 20 3pm Assembly
Dec. 20 Christmas Concert @ 7pm
Christmas break Dec 24-January 6
January 7 Frist day back to school
“How can parents be involved in student success?”
A total of 424 students, parents, staff and community members went online and
shared ways that parents/guardians can positively impact student success. Students
said that they appreciated the contributions of their parents/guardians whether
providing a healthy breakfast, helping with homework and the overall love and support their parents/guardians provide. In response to their input PRSD has declared
November 13 – 16 PARENTS MATTER Week. All schools in the division will be hosting
various events and activities that provide ways for students to show their appreciation to their parents for their involvement.
In response to the online discussion we learned many things and are moving forward based on input. Marks are now available online for students from grades 7-12 through a secure program called HOMELOGIC. We are working with School Councils to develop a communication plan and conversations surrounding parental involvement are continuing throughout the
division. More information can be found on our STUDENT SUCCESS link at www.prsd.ab.ca.
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Monthly Award Winners
“I Can Do It” Winners for November
Congratulations to Mackenzie
Lundstrom the student of the
month for November! I Can Do It
Winners were: Ricky Wiebe, Adrien
Poirier, Trenton Rondeau, Nicholas
Simmonds, Billy Wiebe, and MaryJane Saliwonchuk.
Remembrance Day
The students all laid a poppies in remembrance of the people who laid down their lives for our country. We did a
moment of silence and the Grade 2 class read us a list of all the things they are grateful for.
Parents Matter Week
On Nov. 14, Nampa School held a potluck supper for all our Parents and Guardians to celebrate “Parents Matter Week.” We had an awesome turn out for supper and the students enjoyed the volleyball game. Thank you to Lori Petluk for opening up her kindergarten for us to
use for the younger students. A big thank you to all the parents who brought food dishes for
the dinner. A good time was had by everyone. Parents at Nampa Public School rock!
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Students and staff said our good
bye‟s to Taeya Blayone. Taeya „s
parents brought pizza & juice for
all students and staff and a cake
for her class. Taeya will be
missed here at Nampa Public
School. Good luck in Springfield.
Book Fair Nov 27-30
Nampa Student Union News
The Students Union has held a couple of meeting
Our Book fair was a great success this year Thank-You now and have made a decision to purchase some
to everyone that came and supported us this year.
gym equipment. A big Thank-You to Glen & Brenda
Our winners of the class room draws and Family
Yaniuk for donating shovels to the school this year.
draws were:
Our Student Union has also purchased 8 movie passes and candy that were prizes for the Halloween
Grade 1/2 Daniel Alulod
jars. Thank you to all the students and parents for
Grade 3/4 Brandon Biglow
all the help in setting up the HAUNTED HOUSE this
Grade 5/6 Nicholas Simmonds
year. The Student Union will be having one more
meeting before the xmas break please let your rep
Family draw winners were Elly Friessen & Calub
know if you have any ideas for school sprite week.
Hebert
The winners of the movies passes and candy are:
Teagan Dupuy, Grdae 3/4 class
Just a reminder to all parents to please
send their child dressed
for winter weather.
All text book rental fee are due please!
Bree-Ann Sharpe Grade 5/6 class
Billy Wiebe Grade 1/2 class
Tyson Carey Kindergarten class
Nampa Public School is looking for Parent Volunteers to help out with various activities in our school. If you are interested or would like more information please contact the school or fill out the attached form.
Volunteers
One of our goals for this school year is to increase the number of parent volunteers that come into the school on a regular basis to assist the staff and students. If you are interested, please complete the following questionnaire and return
it to the school as soon as possible.
Name:
Phone#:
I would like to be interested in work in the following areas (check the appropriate boxes) :
Working with students (reading, assisting, etc.)
Preparing classroom materials (photocopying, laminating, etc.)
Library work (cataloguing, sorting, etc.)
Other (please specify)
What day(s) of the week are you available?
What time(s)?
What classrooms or work areas interest you?
If you can’t come in on a regular basis, would you be able to volunteer for special occasions?
If so, please specify:
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