Veterans Food Bank Donations

Help Us Support Our Veterans – Food Drive for the Veteran's Food Bank 

In honor of those who have served our country, we are organizing a food drive all year to support the Veteran's Food Bank.  Every month, we will be setting up competitions and challenges for students to bring in as many donations as possible.  To build Wildcat spirit, all homerooms have been split into 4 teams and will work together to get points each month.  At the end of the year, there will be a grand prize for the team that was the most successful. 

We kindly ask for your help in making this effort a success.  Non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and boxed meals are greatly appreciated.  Your generous donations will go directly to local veterans and their families in need. 

Donations can be dropped off in their homeroom starting the week of November 4.  Together we can show our appreciation and give back to those who have given so much for us. 

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Dear Parents and Guardians 

I hope this message finds you well. As we approach a season centered on gratitude and giving, we have a wonderful opportunity to support our local veteran community. Our school is organizing a year-long food drive to benefit the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta, which plays a crucial role in providing essential resources to veterans and their families. 

I am reaching out to ask for your help in making this food drive a success. Your generous donations will contribute to ensuring that those who have served our country are supported and cared for. 

Every contribution, large or small, makes a difference.  If you would like to participate, please have your child bring donations to their homeroom classroom.  The students in 9-1 have set a goal for the month of November to bring in 5 items per child.  We are hopeful we can even surpass this goal. 

We greatly appreciate your support and generosity as we come together to help those who have given so much for our nation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your kindness and consideration. 

Jennifer Roy – Humanities Learning Leader

https://veteransfoodbankalberta.ca/ 

Nickle School Used Book Fair November 27 - 29!

A big thank you to everyone who has donated books for our upcoming Used Book Fair!  Your support helps make this event a success, and we’re excited to offer a great selection of books for students and families to browse. 

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for November 27–29 for the Used Book Fair.  This is a fantastic opportunity to find gently used books (and some brand new books at used prices) for all ages while supporting our school. There’s something for everyone!

Spread the Word:  Encourage friends, family, and neighbors check-out the selection.

Why Participate?

• Support Your School:  Every book sold helps raise funds to improve our learning commons.
• Promote Reading:  Affordable reading options for our community.
• Sustainable Choice:  Recycling books is environmentally friendly!
• Support Local Charities:  Any leftover books will be donated to the Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, the RESET Society of Calgary Book Sale or other local charities.

Let's work together to make this fundraiser a huge success!

Stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Thank you for your support! 

Nickle School Nurse Contact Information 

Becky Bell, RN

Public Health Nurse

Acadia Community Health Centre

#132, 151-86 Ave SE Calgary T2H 3A5P: 403-944-7188       becky.bell@ahs.ca

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. 

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 

Parent Lending Library 

This is a google form for signing out books that School Council purchased from a provincial grant.  The books are available in the school office. 

•  Nickle Lending Library 

Skip the Depot 

School Council has set up an account with Skip the Depot for Recycling & Fundraising.  Families can take advantage of this time saving option.

https://app.skipthedepot.com/nickleschoolcouncil 

Wildcat Fun Lunches

See our Lunchtime page.