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Important Dates:

October 22:

Torchbearer Celebrations 1:20 PM

Early Dismissal

Staff Meeting

PAC Meeting 7 PM

October 25:

MTS PD Day - No Classes

Torchbearer Celebration

The Torchbearer Celebration is an NMC event that recognizes student contributions and accomplishments from the previous year. This year we are hosting the event at 1:20PM on Tuesday October 22 with the hope that the entire student body will be able to attend the celebrations. The afternoon will include recognition of students who have Â鶹ҕƵd Spirit of Belonging, Spirit of Mastery and Spirit of Generosity. Wisdom will be shared by our Pass the Torch recipient, and the ceremony will conclude with peer nominated recognition for Citizenship, Character, Creativity, and Collaboration. Caregivers are welcome to attend this school event that will conclude before early dismissal at 2:30. Students, please note that you are expected to attend your class at 1:20 for attendance before coming to the gym or you will be marked absent.

Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day

Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day are around the corner. We would like to include photos or letters and artifacts of family members in our ceremony. If you would like to contribute a photo of an artifact, or picture of a familial service member please email emily.forrest@lrsd.net by Oct 31st. Please include the name of the person in the photo and who they are related to at NMC.

School and Grad Wear

NMC school wear and 2025 Grad Wear is now on Sale! Visit the link to place your order. The deadline to order is November 3rd to ensure delivery prior to the winter break. No orders will be accepted after this date. 

CRAFTING CONNECTIONS

Thursday October 24, 1:30-3:30

Parents and caregivers are invited to the NMC Community Space

We will be joined by our divisional grandmother, Kookum Hilda.

"Crafting Connections" will start off with a beading circle. Supplies, coffee and snacks provided. No experience required.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

Wednesday, October 30, 12:30-2:30

We are organizing a group of community members for a Fall clean-up of the front Reflection Garden space here at Nelson McIntyre. The intension of the space is to provide an outdoor space to reflect on our individual journeys in working towards Truth and Reconciliation. QR codes will be posted throughout to help guide and educate visitors.

If you are able to help out, please contact Melanie Kapilik at melanie.kapilik@lrsd.net

REMINDER:

POWWOW CLUB

Wednesday, October 23, 6:00-7:30

Lavallee School, 505 St. Anne's Road

Parents, caregivers and students are invited to attend. Students will participate in dancing and/or drumming and parents and caregivers are invited to stay for snacks and teachings from Kookum Hilda.

COMMING SOON:

KITCHEN BRIGADES

Kitchen Brigades will be starting up again soon and run once a week after school until June. If your student loves to cook or wants to learn more about cooking from a professional chef, this is a great opportunity and is completely FREE!  Student knowledge and skills will develop throughout the year and there are opportunities for competitions, cooking a holiday dinner for friends and family, and making dinner for those in need. Please watch for more info coming next week.

More activities and events will be coming to NMC soon, including a Grand Opening Feast, details to follow.