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Noble Central News
Noble Central School
October
Terry Fox Run
the Terry Fox Run will take place on Friday, October 3 at 12:30.p.m. Students will first report to their
classes for attendance and then will meet in the gym for a short video. Following the video, staff and students (and
any interested parents) will go out to the track to walk/run for approximately 45 minutes.
Students are asked to bring donations to support the Terry Fox Run and cancer research. Their donation is their vote
for who will “Take a Pie for Terry.” A number of teachers and students have offered to “Take a Pie for Terry.”
Each of these people will have a special container with their face on it. To vote for that person, donations are to be
ed into that person’s container. The person with more than $100 in their container will have a cream pie
tossed at them at the conclusion of the run. An extra opportunity waits for those who contribute $5. Each $5
donation gets that person’s name into a draw to throw one of the pies.
Scholarship Evening
High school students and their parents are invited to attend a Scholarship Information evening being held in the
Noble Central School computer Lab on Thursday, October 9
at 7 p.m.
tudent Absences
ents, please help us by calling the office or sending a note to the school when your child is absent. It takes a
great deal of time for the office to call home in these instances.
Jr. High Magazine Campaign Begins October
Just a reminder! The school will be running their Magazine Fund
Raising campaign and will be providing you with an
opportunity to renew and order new subscriptions. Junior High students will be out
our community with magazine
brochures. If you do not receive a visit from a student and would like to order a magazine, please call the school.
Thank you.
Operation Christmas Child
Once again Noble Central will be participating in Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan’s Purse project. Hundreds
of students in Southern Alberta have participated over the last few years. Shoebox packages are prepared for children
whose lives have been torn apart in areas of conflict. Students are encouraged to fill a shoebox with a variety of gifts
and items they might consider essential, soap
, school supplies, small toys, hairclips, t
shirts. Children have
also included items like paper, crayons, pens, pencils, small stuffed animals, gum and sealed packages of candy,
books, socks, mittens and scarves. Do not include war toys, chocolate, breakable items or well
worn items.
Early Dismissal, Thanksgiving and Professional Development
Just a reminder that our next Early Dismissal Friday, will take place on October
All students will be
dismissed at
is the Thanksgiving holiday. There is no school on that day.
a Professional Development Day. No school for students.
The Grades three a
d four classes will be participating in a video conference with the Royal Tyrell Museum on
at 10:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to join us and share in this exciting learning opportunity.
Mrs. Nishikawa
The ECS class has been busy learning our colors. Each Tuesday and Thursday we learn a new color and we try to
wear something that matches our color for that day. Please help us by wearing the following colors on the dates
listed below:
Thursday, October 2
Tuesday, October 7
Thursday, October 9
ay, October 14
missed having their pictures taken on Picture Day, the photographers will be at school on
at 10 a.m.
Library circulation is under way for another year here at NCS. Lots of interesting books are being borrowed and
read by students of all ages. Here
a few examples of new additions to our collection that might be of interest to
you or your children:
Picture Books: Leo the Lightning Bug; If you Take a Mouse to School; The Kissing Hand
A to Z Mysteries: 26 different titles one for each letter of the alphabet! Eg. C ….The Canary Caper
fiction: Junior Explorer
Dinosaurs, Ocean Life, Exploring Space, Pirates
Also of interest to parents: 2 titles by Barbara Coloroso: The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander; and
Extraordinary Evil a brief history of Genocide.
GET CAUGHT READING!
Rocky Mountain Book Award
Once again, we are encouraging Noble Central students in Gr. 4
7 who would like to take a reading challenge to join the Rocky
Mountain Readers’ Group.
“The Rocky Mountain Book Award is a readers’ choice program, which invites students to choose the best book
from a shortlist. This Alberta
based program is designed to stimulate the reading interests of students
Students and educators are invited to read titles from a given selection of Canadian literature, and then the students
vote for their favorite book.”
We have purchased this year’s books for the library, and will get started reading
. You may check out the
website
www.rmba.lethsd.ab.ca to get more information, or call Mrs. Vander Woude at the school. If you are
interested in seeing and/or purchasing any of the books for yourself, check out SaveOnFoods Book Store.
the nominated titles are even interesting for parents to read, if you’d like to read along with your child. (Elijah of
Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis has already won several literacy awards. It is the story of a young black boy who
was born into freedom in Buxton, Ontario, a town of runaway slaves. Elijah becomes the youngest conductor on the
Underground Railway.)
Check out our School Website!
Yes, Noble Central has a website! Parents, students and community members can go to our site and find out what’s
happening at Noble Central. Teachers will be posting homework assignments, and activities that are happening
their classes. Coaches have listed game days and results, plus you can access the school newsletter. Check us out at
http://www.noblecentralschool.ca. See you there!!
E&I News
Thank you to all students who have already b
supporting the kitchen. Here is a detailed list of menu items and
Hot Meal Deals for the month of October.
Pita and drink
Perogies, chips and drink
Hanburgers, chips and drink
Chicken Caesar salad, garlic toast and drink
Taco Salad in a bag and drink
**All Hot Meal Deals are $4.00 and cards can be purchased for $18 (5 meals). Please make cheques payable to E&I
Program. Thank you for your patronage.
Winter Weather
Please make sure your child is dressed properly for the weather. All elementary students are expected to go outside
ess unless we experience extreme wind or temperature. Generally
20C is the guideline we use. The
office takes wind chill into consideration when deciding whether it will be an indoor or outdoor recess.
All students who ride the bus, should definitely have a winter coat, boots, proper headgear, gloves or mitts. Some
children have arrived at school without appropriate winter clothing, especially winter coats. Please make sure that your
child is prepared for changes in weather and ready to enjoy the winter season.
When students (and parents) enter the school, they are expected to either remove wet footwear, or to properly clean them
off before entering the halls. We take pride in the cleanliness of our school. Also, younger children who are on their way
to their lockers end up walking through the wet spots and getting wet feet. We ask that buggies and strollers be left at the
door because of the crowded hallways.
Speed Limit for School and Playground Zones
In school zones, the maximum speed allowed unless otherwise posted in urban and rural Alberta, is 30 km/h on
school days only from 8:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m. In playground zones, the
speed limit in both rural and urban Alberta is 30 km/h (unless otherwise posted) everyday from 8:30 a.m. to one
hour after sunset
Homework Help!
Homework help’ for the assignments of the day is available after school each Monday and Tuesday for grade five
students from 3:30 pm till 4:30 pm. An appointment is not necessary. Mr. Davis
Celebrating Science and Technology Week!
On Thursday, October 16
, there will be a ‘building contest’ for the grades 4
6 students at lunch hour. Will
the winners of this contest once again be from grade four or…will a new grade be victorious? More
information will be presented in the coming week. Mr. Davis
After School Discovery (ASD):
Due to a generous donation last yea
, we were able to bulk purchase kite kits (normally
$ 7.50 each), and are offering them
to students from grades 4
6 in Noble Central School. These kites will be assembled in one after school session (assembled in
20 minutes with the remainder of the time used to choose and then colour your pattern/design). In the end, when all the kites
are built, we will have a kite day at school! Then, you get to take the kite home!
Session 1
Wednesday, Oct 8
5:00 pm Assembling/beginning to design the colours/pattern for your kite (9 students)
Session 2
Wednesday, Oct 15
Assembling/beginning to design the colours/pattern for your kite (9 students) *
The first 9 students from session 1 are invited to complete their kites during this time.
Cost? Free!!!
up sheet will be provided in the hall by Mr. Davis’ classroom.
*A huge thanks to the
who provided money for this program to be cost free. You truly
make our school and community a better place for our child
Mr. Davis
Text Rentals
Text rental/school fee forms have been sent home with each student. Please keep in mind that the deadline for paying
these fees was September 30
If you need to set up a payment plan, please call the office. Also note the space on the
form where you can order your copy of the 200
NCS Yearbook. You must pre
order and prepay for your
because no extra copies are ordered.
Curriculum Handbooks for Parents
The new Curriculum Handbooks for Parents for Kindergarten to Senior High are now available on the Alberta
Education website at:
These handbooks offer in
depth
information about what students will learn in the classroom, as well as the educational goals set out for the school
year. The handbooks are also available for purchase from the Learning Resource Centre.
Cross Country Run
Mr. Schrempf and several Noble Central students will be traveling to Medicine Hat on October 8
for the annual
Cross Country Run. We wish them the best of luck!
What is ExamBank.com?
This is a study/review tool for students.
ExamBank is a powerful resource for Alberta students in all grades. Originally set up to help students prepare for
their government achievement tests and diploma exams, it has now been expanded to offer online study resources
from grades K
related directly to Alberta's curriculum.
Students can enhance their learning experience by writing randomized practice exams (in print or online) and have
the computer mark practice exams as soon as they're done, so that they can immediately see where their strengths
and weaknesses lie.
Your school Username is: pal.ncs
Your school Password is: lumber
Teens Helping Teens: Mentorship Program
The mentorship program at Noble Central is beginning its third year with 12 students in grades 10
12 completing
the mentor training program. These students will be mentors to younger students in grades 6 and 7 every Tuesday
eginning of May. Funding from the Alberta Government, Community Incentive
Program and AADAC (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) has been committed to the program for
another year. Students will meet regularly for activities that promote positive social skill building. Mentors provide
positive role models to their mentees and fun is a big part of the program. Leaders for the program this year include:
Eric Burgess from Family Centre in Lethbridge, Angela Miller a career advisor with Career Transitions for Youth,
open for the Annual Turkey Bingo at NCS!
Everyone loves to win a door prize! The Turkey Bingo committee would love your help in providing new items
for this ever
popular aspect of the evening. No item is too small! Examples:
Christmas items, Boxes of chocolate/candy, Home decorating items, gift certificates, handicrafts, tools, services.
of a business or individual who would be willing to be contacted for a donation, please call the
school at 824
Please drop off your donations at the school office. Donations can be used for advertising purposes, or you can
remain anonymous if you wish. We will make every endeavor to acknowledge everyone who makes a donation
by placing their name on the program.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Ashley McKenzie the Child
and Youth Care Worker at NCS and Patti Nicol
Pharo the family school liaison
counsellor. The program takes place at the school each week with the occasional “field trip”.
Help, I’ve Got Homework!
here is either too much or not enough homework
depending on your perspective. No matter what the complaint,
there are some tips that can help.
Designate a homework time. While you cannot force your kids to do homework you can set limits such as
no watching
or no phone time during the time set aside for homework. The best time for homework
varies among kids and their families. Getting homework done right after school frees up the rest of the
evening for other things. On the other hand, some kids need a break from school before starting
homework. Whatever the time, setting a regular time for homework is important.
Finding a space to complete homework. Designating a place that is equipped with necessary equipment
e.g. calculator, pens, pencils, dictionary. Some kids work better with music on while others work best in an
environment free from distractions.
Help only when necessary. If it feels like you are putting in more effort than your child you are helping too
much. You need to be available to answer questions, help problem solve if your child gets stuck and to
provide supervision. Parents should never do their child’s homework
not even a part of it. If your child
hits a roadblock and cannot move forward help him/her problem solve so they can get as much done as
possible.
Manage the workload. The amount of homework varies from teacher to teacher but if your child appears to
be spending too much time on homework, first consider whether or not he is using his time wisely or if the
work is too difficult for him. When procrastination is an issue it sometimes helps to break down the
homework project into smaller tasks. Leaving a major project until the day before it is due is never a good
practice.
Ask questions. Maintain regular communication with your child’s teacher. Agendas are helpful tools for
communication and some teachers are open to email. Wherever possible set up a plan that facilitates your
son/daughter taking responsibility for homework assignments.
Let go of the responsibility. When your child is capable and on the right track, back off and allow him to
take responsibility. By the time kids reach high school most students won’t need a nightly check and
parent/teacher communication can usually be less frequent than in elementary school.
Keep the peace. While homework doesn’t have to be a warm and fuzzy event it should not be a yelling
match. Nagging at a child to do homework is pointless and can build resentment. Talk to your child about
homework and negotiate a plan. Talk with your child’s teacher and work together to support your child’s
homework completion.
Homework tasks provide an opportunity for a child to learn responsibility. Provide support, encouragement,
supervision and be clear about your expectations but avoid making homework a battleground. If you think your
child is not capable of completing a task or is struggling beyond what you think is normal, check with his/her
teacher. Working as a team has a greater chance for success than struggling in isolation.
aken from Canadian Living, November 2006)
Submitted by Patti Nicol
Pharo, Family School Liaison Counsellor (403)894
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