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”
December 2, 2015
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
The days and weeks continue to fly by! We say good-bye to November and its
many highlights and memories to welcome December, and with it the final weeks
of school before Christmas break. The pace shows no sign of letting up anytime
soon, as students and staff continue to to work hard and enjoy an amazing
variety of learning experiences each and every day. Activity outside is also
constant, with a variety of snow structures taking shape on the schoolgrounds.
The most popular recreational items these days are snow shovels! Visitors to
our school are always amazed at how busy the students keep themselves
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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.” Students have been working hard
learning and practicing their concert numbers and are really
looking forward to performing. It promises to be a great
show!
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Last week our students explored the stars and learned the finer points of
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square dancing as we welcomed the HR McMillan Planetarium Starlab along with
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Professor Banjo, Paul Sivleria. Students in all divisions were thrilled withs the
breathtaking views of our universe, and full of smiles as they do-si-doedsin the
gym to toe-tapping fiddle and banjo music. Judging from the great response
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they received, Starlab and Paul Silveria will have Nukko Lake on their return
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SILENT AUCTION
The gym was buzzing with activity last Friday evening, November 20, as :
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students, parents, and staff bid on an amazing variety of donated items.
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Children and adults alike took part in the spirited and good-natured bidding
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enjoyed a variety of tasty treats from the concession. A new addition tou the
event, the cakewalk, was extremely popular. Over $3000 was raised, andn a
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wonderful time was had by all. A huge thank-you to PAC for organizing and
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sponsoring this fun event, and to all who helped by volunteering their time and
donating items.
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WANTED: SIMPLE MACHINES
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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 for2 some
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small mechanical or electronic items that could be taken apart by adventurous,
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mechanically inclined students with the intent of learning how they work0and can
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be repaired. If you have something in need of repair, we may even be able
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it! If you have something you think we can use, please give us a call
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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, Dec 2
Popcorn day
 Friday, Dec 4
Primary Report Card
Writing Day
Mrs Brandle, Mrs
Martin, and Mrs.
Parker’s classes
 Friday Dec 11
PAC hot lunch in
exchange for
nonperishable food
item.
 Friday Dec 11
PAC gingerbread
cookie decorating
 Wednesday, Dec 16
Christmas Concert
1:00pm
 Thursday Dec 17
Report Cards Home
 Friday Dec 18
Last day of school
 Dec 19-Jan 3
Christmas break
 Monday Jan 4
First school day of 2016
CANS FOR A CAUSE
The third annual Cans For a Cause food drive was another great success. Nukko students and staff
donated 194 items in exchange for some tasty baked treats. All proceeds will go towards the Salvation
Army Christmas Food Drive. Thank you, Mrs. Sutherland and Student Leadership for all of your hard work
organizing and sponsoring this very worthwhile event!
FROM THE OFFICE
WINTER PROTECTION
With the recent drop in temperatures, we would like to remind again to please ensure your child has snow
pants, gloves, toques etc. to keep them safe and warm throughout the winter season. And, if possible,
chapstick for those dry sore lips that often crack in cold weather.
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 not
sure if yours is current please stop in at the office to see Mrs. Matthews and she can check for you.
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.
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
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On December 11th the PAC will be doing a hot lunch in exchange for non-perishables to be donated to
St. Vincent de Paul. They will also be hosting a gingerbread cookie-decorating event.
Next PAC meeting: Thursday December 3, 2015.
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
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
Coding is the new literacy!
To sign up + for more info visit
www.codecreate.ca
PS. Sign up for the waitlist if the program is full so
we can gauge interest in Prince George and we
can offer more events!
Date: Dec 12
Time: 8AM-2PM
Place: John McInnis School
Bring: Laptop + open mind
Like reading, writing + arithmetic, coding is
becoming an essential skill.
Sign your kid up for a fun, free day
of instruction + pizza!
Supported by the Province of BC, S D57 + Innovation Central Society.
Springwood Elementary Time Capsule
Opening and Reunion December 6
There will be an open house to view the contents of the 1999-2000 time
capsule, slated to be opened in 2015. All students, families, and staff from
that year are invited to come view and take their submissions from the
capsule. We also are inviting all others who were part of the Springwood
community, at any time, to attend, catch up and be part of the event.
Sunday, December 6 from 1-4 pm at Eagles Hall, 6742 Dagg Road.
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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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Student Name(s):
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