The Week Ahead 

Jan 26 – 30 

Semester 2 

We will be starting the new complementary subjects in Semester 2 on Wednesday, January 28. The new schedules will be shared with the students on Monday, January 26. We scheduled complementary subjects as close to the students' choices as possible, so we don't expect any adjustments to be needed. 

Grade 9 Farewell Photos 

On Monday, February 2, 2026, Lifetouch will be at Nickle for Grade 9 Farewell Photos.  

2025/2026 Yearbook Orders 

Nickle School Yearbook Order Information: 

The final date for yearbook personalization is February 25, 2026.  If your student wishes to have their yearbook personalized (for example, their name on the cover), the order must be placed by February 25, 2026 to have this option available for purchase.

Please visit:http://jostensyearbooks.com/?ref=A09700471 

Order Deadline: February 25, 2026

Drama 

Mr. Jenkins will host auditions on January 26, 27, 28, and 29 from 2:50 to 4:00 for the upcoming "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" and "The Fairy Tale Network".  

The show will run on May 29 and 30, with possible additional performances on May 27 and 28. 

Dr. EP. Scarlett Tour 

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Grade 9 students will visit Scarlett for their high school tour. They will depart after Period 1 and return shortly after lunch.  

Dr. EP. Scarlett High School Open House

DEPS will be holding their annual open house on Thursday, January 29, 2026. All current grade 9 Nickle students who are designated to attend DEPS for grade 10 are encouraged to attend with their parents/guardians. Doors open at 5:15 pm with the formal program running from 5:30-7:30 pm.

https://drepscarlett.cbe.ab.ca/news/Dr-EP-Scarlett-High-School-Open-House

Lockdown Drill 

We will be having a lockdown drill on Tuesday, January 27, in the morning. If you are picking up for an appointment, please make arrangements to arrive before 9:00 am or after 10:30 am to ensure you can enter the school.  

School Council and Parent Society  

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 28, at 6:30 pm.  Mr. Haensel, Acting Principal, is looking forward to this first opportunity to seek input and get feedback from our School Council that is especially important as we begin to plan for the 2026-2027 school year.  Please consider attending if you can! 

PAT Results 

Our current Grade 7 students are bringing home an envelope with their Grade 6 PAT results. Please remind them to show you at home.  

Zoo School – Grade 6 

Grade 6 students have a guest speaker on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from the zoo. The in-school zoo program will support our Living Systems curriculum by teaching students about ecosystems through hands-on activities. Students will take part in a scavenger hunt to explore animals and habitats, and work in small groups to create ecowebs that show the connections between living things in an ecosystem. 

Wildcat Market 

The Wildcat Market was an incredible success! Throughout the semester in CTF – Enterprise & Innovation, students demonstrated outstanding creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving as they built their businesses from the ground up. From brainstorming and product design to marketing, budgeting, and sales, students applied real-world skills in meaningful and engaging ways. 

The enthusiasm and support from families and our school community played a huge role in making the market such a memorable experience. Thank you to our parents and caregivers for encouraging entrepreneurial thinking, supporting student learning, and helping create an authentic and rewarding opportunity for our young innovators. We are so proud of what our students accomplished! 

Upcoming Dates 

Please check out the full Calendar on the Nickle Website 

January 28 – Calgary Zoo-(In-School) Science Presentation- Grade 6 

January 28 – First day of Semester 2 (S2) in PowerSchool. New Complementary Courses begin.  

January 28 – 6:30 pm School Council and Parent Society Meeting in the Learning Commons (All Nickle parents and guardians are welcome to attend!) 

January 30 – No Classes/ No Sports – Non-Instructional Day 

February 3 – Nat Geo-Grade 9 Field Study (Ms. Selzler) 

May 7 – Nickle Open House