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Noble Central News
Noble Central School
824-3817
September 9th, 2008
Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year. Noble Central is a busy place and I am pleased
to be a part of this team of dedicated educators. The staff at Noble Central is working hard to
prepare for a successful school year.
For this school year to be successful we all need to do our part. Our senior high students
need to be ready and committed to their studies. They need to make decisions that expand their
opportunities for life after high school. They need to take seriously, the advice given to them by
those who have experience and expertise. Success for our middle grade students will depend on
the habits they develop. This includes being on time for classes, working to their potential and
getting involved with the extras offered at Noble Central. For the elementary students their
success simply comes from enjoying what they are learning.
For parents, success will come from supporting their children in all their school activities.
This includes monitoring homework, making sure students get adequate rest and proper nutrition
and keeping informed about what is happening in the class and at school.
The New school year calendar shows Professional Development Days, holidays, etc. Something
to keep in mind for this year; the Fridays shown in grey are Teacher Meeting afternoons.
Students will be dismissed for the weekend at 11:45 a.m.. Please, be aware of those days so that
someone will be home when your child arrives. A special welcome to those students who are
here for the first time and to all those who are returning.
Teachers and basic assignments:
Miss Klapp - ECS
Mrs. Tamura – Grade one
Mrs. Esau – Grade two
Ms. Nishikawa - Grade three
Ms. Cooper/Miss Klapp – Grade four
Mr. Davis – Grade five
Mr. Truman – Grade six
Mr. Schrempf – L. Arts 8, Health 9
Mr. Uren – Social 7&9, Social 10-30, Jr. High Option
Ms. Masnyk – E&I, Computers, Foods, Math 7, L. Arts 9
Miss Gammon – Phys. Ed.
Mr. Oikawa – English 7, English 10-30, Jr. High options
Mrs. Friesen– Math 9-30, Physics, Health 8
Miss Jensen – Science 7-10, Biology, Jr. High Options
Mrs. Ross – Student Services
Welcome back to everyone
In our Noble Central School Community!
The NCS Staff invites everyone to join them in the Noble Central Gym
On Thursday, September 11th for a Journey Back-to-School .
We’ll start at 6:30 p.m. and end by 7:30 p.m.
Tour the school activity
Meet the 2008 NCS staff
Enjoy dessert and beverage
We hope everyone can come out to this special evening as we celebrate
our “Journey to Excellence.”
(Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.)
No Cell Phones
Please remember that Palliser has a policy regarding the use of cell phones. Cell phones will NOT be
permitted in classrooms. Students who have cell phones are asked to either keep them in their vehicle or
their locker with the power turned off.
Tuesday Morning Assemblies
Our assemblies will occur on Tuesday mornings at 8:41 a.m.. Parents are welcome to come and sit in. Please check
the calendar for assembly dates, as assemblies will not be held each Tuesday this year.
Forms to Sign
As usual, we will be sending various forms for parents to sign. We would appreciate that you read, sign
and return these as soon as possible.
School Pictures
The date for the 2008-09 school pictures is Tuesday, September 30th. Remember to bring your smile!
Forms will be sent home soon. Our new photographer, D&H School Photos will take this year’s photos.
School Lunches
Please remember to pack the necessary utensils in your child’s lunch. Already there has been a lineup at
the staffroom door with students who need spoons, forks, etc.
Insurance Forms
Student Insurance Forms will be coming home with the newsletter.
Early Dismissal
This year students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. on early dismissal Fridays. September will have two
Early Dismissal Fridays – September 12 and September 26.
New Bell Times
We have made a small change to the bell times. School still begins at 8:40 a.m. Lunch hour is now from
11:45 – 12:20. Students will be dismissed at 3:25 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and at 2:05p.m. on
regular Fridays.
Magazine Campaign
Our Annual Junior High Magazine Campaign will kick off the week before Thanksgiving.
Dress Policy
Noble Central School expects that students will wear
modest clothing suitable for the weather.
Clothes, which advertise alcohol, tobacco, or other items of questionable acceptance in a school, are
not permitted.
Tops should have fronts and backs, should not be see through, and should not have rude or
questionable comments on them.
Please ensure that bare midriffs are not part of the outfit of the day (both girls and boys).
Undergarments should not be seen. Shorts, skirts, or pants need to be of reasonable length and
without holes in embarrassing places.
“The school reserves the right
to decide what is deemed “acceptable”.
Library
The NCS Library will officially open for another school year on Monday, September 15.
We’re excited about getting back to the books! Each student has a library card that
enables them to borrow library materials, and they are responsible for taking proper care
of the books and returning them to the library. Most classes have at least one specific
time during the week that they come to the library.
Please help your children read the books that they borrow, and help them understand how
to handle library books. Each elementary student will receive a bag (with a big apple on
it) that should be used for their library books, but once they lose that one, please supply
them with a specific bag to transport library books.
Parents, you are welcome to borrow books from the library as well – either for your own
use, or to supplement the number of books that your children borrow. Drop by the library
anytime, and sign up for your free library card. If there are any parents who would like to
volunteer a few hours during the week to help shelve books, please let me know. Or, if
you’re ever waiting for your children, and have a little spare time, you’re welcome to sit
in the library and read. We subscribe to the Lethbridge Herald, Time and Maclean’s
newsmagazines, and several other periodicals that you might like to look through. If you
have any questions, please ask.
~Sharon Vander Woude, NCS Librarian
[P.S. I’m wondering if there is any interest among parents in forming a Book Club. Let
me know!]
Music Lessons
We have a new music teacher for after school Violin or Piano lessons. Dorine Fowke will be teaching music
lessons for these instruments on Monday afternoons. If you or your child are interested please call her at
403-320-6716.
Nobleford GEMS
The Nobleford GEMS Club invites all interested girls to come out for a great time at our kickoff on
Monday, September 22, 2008 from 4-6 p.m. at the corn maze. We will try not to get lost in the maze and
then eat a wonderful supper of hot dogs and treats. Please drop off and pick up your daughter. If you have
any questions, please contact Benita Hummel (403-732-5163) or Diane Kooy (403-824-3623). Come to
the maze and join us for a great time!
Noble Central School Council
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
at 7:00 p.m.
Noble Central School Library
We are in desperate need of parents
to volunteer for our School Council.
Please call Jeff Oldford (403-634-
3173) to let your name stand or to
nominate someone.
Without your help the School Council
may cease to exist.
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