Hello Nickle Families. It has been great to see how many students got into the spirit this Spirit Week and participated on the various welcome back days culminating in the Terry Fox Run on Friday. I was also happy to see the weather cooperate for our Soccer teams who played their first game this week.
Next week is a busy one around Nickle with some field trips, athletic practices and games occurring. Also, the staff are excited to meet all of you on Thursday evening for our Meet the Teacher night. It will begin at 5:30 pm in the Main Gym with a brief presentation from administration and then you will be able to tour the school and meet your child's teachers until 7:00 pm.
There are a couple of deadlines to pay attention to coming up quickly (links are provided below):
- Wildcats Apparel - Deadline to order apparel is Monday, September 21 at 11:59 pm
- Terry Fox Donations - Deadline to donate is Friday, September 25
Wildcats Athletics
Please visit our the Athletics page on the website for information about teams and schedules.
Meet the Teacher Evening
We are excited to welcome all families to our school on Thursday, September 24th for our Meet the Teacher Evening. The format of the evening is as follows:
- 5:20 pm – Doors open
- 5:30 pm to 5:50 pm – Administration Presentation in Main Gym
- 5:50 pm to 7:00 pm – Meet Classroom Teachers Throughout the School
Please note that this evening is designed as an opportunity for you to place a name to the faces that your children are mentioning to you. If you would like to discuss your child’s learning more deeply, we encourage you to contact your child’s teacher through email.
Healthy Hunger
Healthy Hunger is returning for the 2026-2027 school year with some new restaurants being included as well as some student favourites from years gone by. To see a full list of dates and restaurants, we encourage you to visit the Lunchtime link on the Nickle webpage. Families will need to create an account for their student on the Healthy Hunger webpage at healthyhunger.ca. The first Healthy Hunger of the school year will be Coco Brooks Pizza on Thursday, October 1.
Wildcats Physical Education
Grade 7-9 students need to be changed for phys ed class, that means changing into clothing that is different than the clothes they came to school in, shorts, jogging pants, tights or leggings and a shirt. Grade 6's need to be appropriately prepared with clothing that allows them to move freely. All grades need to have proper athletic footwear, no boots, crocs, flip flops or sandals. We are promoting a healthy lifestyle and part of that is promoting good hygiene. Students also need to be prepared to be outside or inside and come dressed for the weather, jogging pants, a sweater, hoodie, mitts and a hat would be appropriate for colder mornings when participating in outdoor activities. Feel free to send clothing you have at home or visit our online store in the link provided if you would like to purchase some Nickle athletic wear. The store will be open until 11:59pm on Monday, September 21st.
https://nickleschoolapparel.itemorder.com
Terry Fox Run
Students at Nickle School participated in the Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 18.
If you would like to donate on behalf of the school, please click on the link below. Our total goal this year is $2500 after our amazing fundraising last year with a total of $2157. This link will remain active until Friday, September 25.
https://schools.terryfox.ca/136619
The Key Study Guides
Save on Student Study Guides & Digital Resources - Until October 2, 2026
We are excited to share a special offer for educational resources through a new partnership between EducationMatters and Castle Rock Research. You can purchase valuable study materials at a significant discount and help raise funds for EducationMatters.
This is a great opportunity to get supplementary resources to support your student’s learning this school year, especially in preparation for unit tests and PATs.
How to Order:
- Visit CBE’s unique online portal: CBE Site Sale — Castle Rock Research
- Select our school’s specific ordering page.
- Place your order and pay directly online.
All print materials will be delivered to the school and distributed to students.
*Order here* https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale
An Important Message from the Nickle School Learning Commons
Welcome to the Nickle School Learning Commons—a place where students can read, learn, create, and socialize.
Our library collection includes a wide range of materials selected to be age-appropriate for our school population (ages 10–15). We are currently in the process of labeling resources that are most appropriate for students aged 13+ with the spine label shown below.
Because our Learning Commons offers a self-checkout option, staff are not able to monitor every item that students borrow. If you would prefer that your student not access materials labeled 13+, we encourage you to have a conversation with them so they understand your expectations.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work to ensure our Learning Commons remains a welcoming and appropriate space for all students.
CBE Community Engagement Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community.
Please see the link below for information about session topics and dates.
Follow us on Instagram @nickle.school.cbe.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 21
- Homeroom 6-5 - OH Ranch Field Trip
Tuesday, September 22
- Grade 9 Outdoor Education - Canoeing Field Trip
Tuesday, September 22
- School Council Meeting - 6:30 pm - Learning Commons
Thursday, September 24
- Meet the Teacher Evening - 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Friday, September 25
- Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students
Monday, September 28
- Homeroom 6-2 - OH Ranch Field Trip
Wednesday, September 30
- National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - No School for Students
Thursday, October 1
- Grade 9 Science - Riverwatch Field Trip
Thursday, October 1
- Healthy Hunger Lunch - Coco Brooks Pizza
Monday, October 5
- World Teachers' Day