Important Dates:

Tuesday, November 19 - Report Cards Posted

Thursday, November 21 - Evening – Caregiver Conferences

Friday, November 22 - Professional Development - No classes

Tuesday, November 26 - Early Dismissal, Staff Meeting and PAC Meeting

Caregiver Conferences

November 21, 4 PM - 7:30 PM, will be NMC's fall Caregiver Conference evening. The goal of this evening is for students to have the opportunity to share their work and progress with their caregivers (parents and guardians).  NMC students have demonstrated growth over this term and it's time to celebrate! Caregivers (must be the listed guardian) can book an appointment with teachers through Conference Manager. Conference Manager will open at 8 am on Tuesday, November 12 and remain open until November 21. Conference appointments are 10 minutes and are intended to share student work, discuss successes, challenges and goals for the next term. If you desire additional time with the teachers, please be in touch with that teacher to set up a separate time in person, over the phone or over Teams. Similarly, teachers may reach out to set up additional conference time with families. It is our hope that students lead the conversation on Caregiver Conference night so expect your young person to share their work, growth and goals, with support from the teachers. Coming to Caregiver Conference evening also offers so much more for everyone who attends. A wide variety of student work from all disciplines and grade levels will be showcased. Certificates for the students recognized at our Torchbearer Celebrations assembly will be available as well as a fun photo booth for students and families to capture memories. We have also invited some community organizations to join us that evening with information booths.  We hope to see you there!

Parent Portal Launch

LRSD's new parent portal is launched! The parent portal allows you to view:

a) Your child's documents, including report cards,

b) Their school schedule, and

c) Their attendance history.

The School Cash system to pay fees is still to come. Please read this article for information and instructions and note that you must use the email address on file at school to link your account to your child : https://www.lrsd.net/_ci/p/48647

Huddle South Central

Here is the November calendar of events for Huddle South Central.

Huddle now has a new counsellor accepting new youth on Fridays, and nurses are available Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Youville Meditation Drop-In

Youville is hosting a free meditation drop-in starting Nov. 4 from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Drop-in is offered Monday, Wednesday, & Friday in person or by Zoom. To register call 204-255-4840.

PAC NEWS

NMC's Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meets most months at 7 p.m. on the same day as the monthly Tuesday early dismissal days. The committee is a great way to find out about everything that is happening at the school and to ask questions to school staff.  Many people don't realize that NMC's PAC is advisory only, which means that  there are no fundraisers to organize! All meetings last no more than 1 hour.  Come on out to the next meeting on November 26 to see what it's all about!

Teachings and Drumming

Elder Eric and Kookum Hilda are offering students opportunities for teachings and drumming at NMC. Elder Eric is with us on Monday afternoons and Kookum Hilda is with us on Thursday mornings. Students who are interested can contact Melanie Kapilik. Students who attend will be excused from class.

Smudge Opportunity

NMC will be offering regular Smudge Opportunities. We ask students to please indicate your interest in this opportunity by completing the survey:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mLJRSUISnEmKPKIfhZH7icOtIPSClY9OmRyzlcpoiE9UQzdCWVFJTUY2M1FDWExIOUk3NFNFVzg5NC4u

NEWS FROM MELANIE – NMC’s Community Liaison Worker

CRAFTING CONNECTIONS

Thursday October 30, 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.

POWWOW CLUB

Wednesdays, 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.