Phone: 250-967-4314
Newsletter #5
23955 Chief Lake Road
Prince George, BC V2K 5L1
www.nukk.sd57.bc.ca
“A GREAT PLACE TO BE”
Fax: 250-967-4307
November 18th , 2015
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
On November 10 students, staff, parents and family members gathered in the
gym for a solemn and moving Remembrance Day Ceremony. Among the highlights
of the student-led assembly were a song by Mrs. Sutherland and her drumming
group, Division 4 singing “Where Have All The Flowers Gone?”, and a wreath
ceremony performed by Division 5 that included students sharing personal
stories of family members who have served their country. Many others were
involved helping with audio-visual equipment, assisting with gym preparations
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HAPPENINGS AROUND THE SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
This year’s Christmas Concert is being held Wednesday,
Dec. 16 at 1:00 pm. Our theme this year is “It’s Beginning
to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” Look for more details in
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Under the guidance of Mrs. Sutherland, Student Leadership continued to
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for Remembrance Day, and sponsoring lunch-time gym for younger students.
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Their hard work, positive leadership, and good citizenship make our school
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STAFF UPDATE
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Hockey season is underway at Nukko! The past few weeks have seen a flurry
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stick and puck activity in the gym with both Intermediate and Primary students
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competing in fast-paced, energetic floor hockey games. The Primary students
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have been playing under the guidance of their Division 4 coaches, Thorne5 Fox,
Nolan Peterson, Elijah Nezhinsky, and Coleman Thiessen. Thanks, coaches!
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STARLAB IS COMING!
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experiences and more when they enter the H.R. McMillan Planetarium’s StarLab.
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The travelling StarLab will land at Nukko on Monday, Nov. 23, and all classes
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2014/2015 BELL
SCHEDULE
Warning bell 8:28
Start 8:33
Recess 10–10:15
Lunch 11:45–12:30
Dismissal 2:25
DATES TO REMEMBER
 Wednesday, Nov. 18
Popcorn Day
 Monday, Nov 23
StarLab presentation
 Thursday, Nov 26
PAC hot lunch –
Turkey Quesadillas
 Thursday, Nov 26
Cans for a Cause bake
sale – bring your nonperishable items in to
get baked goods
 Friday, Nov 27
PAC Silent Auction
 Friday, Nov 27
Paul Silveria
PAC Silent Auction
 Monday, Nov 30
Intermediate Report
Card Writing Day –
Mr. Elson & Ms.
Sapun’s classes
 Wednesday, Dec 2
Popcorn day
 Friday, Dec 4
Primary Report Card
Writing Day
Mrs Brandle, Mrs
Martin, and Mrs.
Parker’s classes
 Wednesday, Dec 16
Christmas Concert
1:00pm
LET’S DANCE!
On Friday, November Nov. 27, students will enjoy an old-time square dance experience with Paul Silveria.
Square Dance Paul, a traditional, roots music performer and square dance caller, has brought his lively,
energetic workshops to schools throughout B.C. He will work with every class, teaching simple but lively
square dances. The day’s activities will culminate in an afternoon performance showcase. It’s an event not
to be missed!
WANTED: SIMPLE MACHINES
Do you have broken or well-used items you no longer need, such as small motors, appliances, bicycles, or
household electronic devices? We are looking for some small mechanical or electronic items that could be
taken apart by adventurous, mechanically inclined students with the intent of learning how they work and
can be repaired. If you have something in need of repair, we may even be able to fix it! If you have
something you think we can use, please give us a call
3rd Annual Cans For a Cause Bake Sale November 26th
This Leadership led event was a huge success last year raising a large amount of nonperishable food items for the Salvation Army for their Christmas Food Drive. Bake goods will
be available on Nov. 26 for a donation of a non-perishable item – one item equals 1 treat.
Please Contact Ms. Sutherland at rsutherland@sd57.bc.ca, if you have any questions.
Let’s teach our students about generosity and the importance of helping others by
helping us help those in need by sending a non-perishable food item.
* Please be aware of the shape your non-perishable items are in, as we want to be able to give healthy,
non- damaged and unexpired food items to this food drive. Thank you!
FROM THE OFFICE
STRONG START
Strong Start, an early learning program for 0-5 year olds, is once again under way under the guidance of
Mrs. Dewane. If you are not yet registered, and wish your child to participate in this program, please
contact the school. Important note: Strong Start hours have changed – the program will now run
from 8:30 -11:30 am every Wednesday morning.
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
We are delighted to have you at school. If you are visiting or volunteering in the school, please come to
the office first and sign in. If you would like to visit your child’s classroom please make an appointment
with the classroom teacher. As well, please contact us in advance to arrange an appointment if you have an
issue you would like to discuss. This will ensure we can put aside sufficient time for a discussion.
STUDENT ABSENTEES
Please call the school at 967-4314 if your child will be absent or late for any reason. We will attempt to
contact families whenever there are unknown absences. There is a school answering machine available, so
please feel free to call and leave a message.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS…
… must be done by all volunteers interacting with any children in the school or on school field trips. The
office has forms to be picked up and taken down to the RCMP Detachment to be processed. If you are
BUS & AFTER SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS NOTES
If you need your child to go home on another bus or if someone is coming to pick him/her up at school,
please ensure you send a written note with your child to the office, or an email to mmatthews@sd57.bc.ca.
A confirmation of email received will be sent back to you. The earlier the office receives these changes of
plans the better we can ensure your child gets where he/she needs to go. If there is no note from you,
the parent, we will send the child home on his/her regular bus.
not sure if yours is current please stop in at the office to see Mrs. Matthews and she can check for you.
If you are dropping children off at the school, please do so after 8:00am when outside supervision begins.
This ensures we are there to look out for their safety. If you are picking up your child after school,
please meet them at the pencils.
Please remind your child to follow the bus rules for the safety of all.
Thank you!
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Nukko Lake is very blessed to have a vibrant and involved PAC! Meetings are held at the school the
first Friday of the month. All parents welcome! We look forward to seeing you. The 2015-16
executive members are:
Chair: Brandy Jarvis
brandy_jarvis@hotmail.com
Vice Chair: Lisa-Marie Madhok
Lisamariemadhok@rocketmail.com
Treasurer: Natalie Bartlett
nbartlett@xlcmi.com
Secretary: Jennifer Gerwing
info@buffd.com
POPCORN DAYS
The kernels are back and popping! Popcorn was available for purchase today at 50 cents a bag. If you
wish to send $5 with your child they can buy a punch card to be used over the coming months.
Popcorn is available every two weeks during lunch hour. *** Thank you to Subaru for donating the
popcorn ***
HOT LUNCH
*** NOTE***
November 27th hot lunch is being moved to November 26. Please change your calendars.
Come out for a great evening and support our school through our PAC sponsored silent auction.
Some of the many wonderful items are:
-Spa Package
- Jackets
-Themed Baskets
-Fuel Cards
6:00pm - 8:00pm
There will also be a PAC run concession, A cakewalk for the young at
the bouncy castle will be set up for the kids.
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Next PAC meeting: Thursday December 3, 2015.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
The annual Civic Light Up will be at the Civic Centre Canada
Games Plaza on Sunday, November 22nd from 3:30-6:00pm.
Live music and entertainment will start at 4:00pm and
Santa will arrive to help light up the Plaza at 5:00pm.
BASKETBALL … MOST MONDAYS!
Come and play basketball in the Nukko Lake School Gym starting October 19th, and continuing every
Monday from 6:30 – 7:45PM for both boys & girls. This program requires parent participation. Please
bring gym strip, indoor shoes and a water bottle. There are no fees. For more information contact Lars
or Lotte at 250-962-1652.
Resources for Parents and Kids
Looking for worthwhile information and resources with a social-emotional and learning focus
for you and your children? Linda Campbell, a school counselor with extensive k-12 educational
experience, provides a variety of helpful tips and website links on many topics related to
children, learning, parenting, wellness, and positive mental health. For more information, check
out this link: https://www.smore.com/u/selsd57
Invitation to Parents
Please take advantage of this opportunity to come and see first-hand, some
of the math instruction taking place in elementary schools in School
District No. 57.
Focus: Mastering the Facts
Nov. 25, 6:30-8:00pm
Van Bien Training and Development Center
Attached to Van Bien Elementary
311Wilson Cr.
(by Candy Cane Lane)
RSVP to bhatcher@sd57.bc.ca and include the grade level you are most interested in
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NUKKO LAKE IS TRYING TO GO GREEN!
For the 2015-2016 school year, parents will have the option to have the bi-weekly “Nukko
Newsletter” EMAILED to them instead of sent home with their child.
If you wish to go ‘green’ with us, please complete the information below & return to the office.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Matthews in the office or
mmatthews@sd57.bc.ca
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