Walking Field Trip (Fundraiser) – June 21 

Friday, June 21 we are doing a walk for Chanie Wenjack with a goal of building a better community and raising enough money to help the Downey and Wenjack fund do the good things they do. 

The Gord Downie and Wenjack fund provides access to education on the true history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. 

Chanie Wenjack was a 12-year-old Indigenous boy who had been sent to Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario.  On Oct 16, 1966 Chanie Wenjack escaped and started his walk home (a 600 km trek). On Oct 23, 1966 Chanie took his last step beside the Canadian National Railway.  He was not able to make it home, as he died of starvation and exposure.  We walk together in hopes of completing his mission.  We walk in hopes of raising awareness and money for the Downie and Wenjack fund.  We walk to spread the truth about residential schools. 

Help us reach our fundraising goal of $400 to work towards building a better cultural understanding and begin the path of reconciliation through awareness, education, and action.  

The link provided below will be open for the next couple of weeks to give students and parents a chance to donate to the Downie and Wenjack fund.  Please check it out.  Every little bit helps.

Link: Walk for Wenjack - Nickle School 

Parent Resources Lending Library 

Help yourself to a book!

Simply use the sign out link below to check out any book you’re interested in and return within 2-3 weeks. 

Lending Library Form:   https://forms.gle/HHjwaXnxo3vCb32N8            

Lending Library Books: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1I_GxxfPZYyvpObyq-MdYSeqbn1vSeThRbub_nRfSzBM/edit?usp=sharing 

IPP Information from Student Services 

Year-end IPP will be sent home on Monday, June 10. You will receive a digital copy of your child’s IPP (if you have previously requested that method) or a printed copy that your child will bring home that day. 

This final IPP of the year includes transition plans and recommendations for next year, as well as final updates on targets worked on this school year. These important sections will help ensure that students get back on track and continue to progress with their learning when school resumes in the fall.  For students transitioning to a new school next year, Nickle staff will also have meetings with next year’s schools and students with an IPP will be highlighted for staff at the new school. 

Please review the IPP document, then sign and return the signature page to the main office by Friday, June 14.  Please keep the remainder of the IPP for your records.  

Grade 9 Grad / Farewell Celebration 

Date:               Thursday June 13

Assembly:       5:00 to 6:00 pm – families are invited to attend the assembly in the Main Gym

Celebration:     6:00 to 9:00 pm – Grade 9 students & teachers to Heritage Park for dinner & dance

Cost:                $ 60 

Farewell details were sent home with students on May 13.

Nickle Tower Garden Orders 

Environmental Stewardship is having more success in growing a few items.  If you’re interested in trying some of our produce, fill out the form below and we will do our best to fill the order.  Check back regularly as we add more items. 

Form: https://forms.gle/Hm3Prgpoq4JNxy9c9 

Wildcat Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches 

June 12 - Mucho Burrito

June 26 - Jugo Juice             

Please ensure you check the website of each vendor for potential allergens (ie: The use of Nut products).                 

Pre-order on-line at www.healthyhunger.ca.

Reporting Student Lates/Absences 

Please be sure to call or email with your child’s absence or if your child will be late for school.    It is helpful if parents can be quite specific regarding the reason for the late or absence.  

Email: nickleattendance@cbe.ab.ca                Phone: 403-777-7720 ext 1 

Picking Up Students Early 

From time to time parents will need to pick up their child/ren early from school for various reasons such as appointments, sports, etc

The office does not need advance notice of the pick up.  Parents can either come into the office or you can call the office (403-777-7720 ext 0) when you arrive at school to have your child dismissed early.  We will call students classrooms to have them dismissed. 

Health Information

Please visit out Health & Well-Being page for information about
our school nurse, and links to AHS wellness articles and presentations.