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Phone: 905-945-8022

Fax: 905-945-4277

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Nelles Families,

It is hard to believe that it is December already. The holiday season is here and

with it comes spending quality time with family and friends, which truly marks

this time on the calendar.

I want to thank you for your outstanding participation in the parent-teacher con-

ferences. The teachers have told me how much they have learned about your

children by meeting with you. We hope you have learned a lot about your chil-

dren as students as well. We value our partnership with you and look forward to

a continued relationship throughout the remainder of the school year and be-

yond. The progress report is an important indicator as to how your child is do-

ing in each subject area. Please discuss the report with your child so you can

continue to be a support in their task to achieve academic excellence. Starting

now through spring your child will grow tremendously academically and social-

ly. Your continued commitment to support your child’s learning can only en-

hance this natural development.

On behalf of the staff at Nelles, I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all

you do and for the gift that you are to our school. Wishing you a wonderful

holiday season with your family.

Mrs. De Divitiis

Principal

N E L L E S P U B L I C S C H O O L 118 Main St. Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1N8

Dates to Remember

Grimsby Benevolent

Fund Drive

December 1– 17

Pita Days

December 4 & 18

Pizza Days

December 11

Spirit Day (Red,

Green & White Day)

December 12

Carol Sing at 9:30 am

December 18 & 19

Holiday Concert at

6:30 pm (Dress Rehearsal at 1:40 pm)

December 17

Carol Sing and As-

sembly at 9:30 am December 19 (Don’t

forget to wear your

Character Ed T-Shirt)

Christmas Break

Dec 22—Jan 4

Check out our website at: Website: http://www.dsbn.org/Schools/Nelles

S. De Divitiis, Principal

December Newsletter

K. Pisek, Superintendent C. Keddy-Scott, Trustee

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NELLES PUBLIC SCHOOL - December Newsletter

VOLLEYBALL TEAMS

Congratulations to the Nelles volleyball teams. Thank you to our coaches Mrs. Nawrocki, Mrs. Shapland, Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Hunchak.

Junior Girls volleyball has been particularly excit-ing this year with over 30 girls coming out for try outs! Due to the extreme enthusiasm, we decided to not only have a Traveling Team but to also have House League Teams! For all of November we have had five different teams playing against each other every morning at break. Girls have been coming out every day to play and practice. It's been fun!

The traveling team has had a very successful sea-son winning most of their regular season games putting them in second position going into the playoffs! On Monday, December 1 we will play at Gainsborough for the Championship! Good luck to Lucy, Ava, Avery, Kali, Ryan, Payton, Skyla, Rhys, Lilly, Kirsten, Jenna, Alika, Sarah, Emily, Abbee Maree and Riley in their game against Gainsborough!

Junior Boys Team Members are: Sam N., Kai A., Stephen K., Angus P., Christian J., Owen P., Blake F., Nick R., Jeremy V.Y., Aaron B., Jordan H. and Kelton M. Great team effort and team spirit!

Intermediate Boys Team Members are: Liam B., Isai-ah B., Matthew C., Mason G., Landon H., Dylan J., Brendan K., Griffin R., Liam S., Evan V., Jakson W. Congratulations boys for a success-ful season!

Intermediate Girls Team Members are: Meagan R., Meagan F., Megan M., Abbey S., Ava C., Lo-ganne L., Clare T., Sarah S., Darian M. and Ire-land V. It was a fun season and the girls learned a lot!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR DATES AND TIMES OF

EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING AT NELLES:

http://www.dsbn.org/Schools/Nelles

A big thank you to Mrs. Backman, Mrs. Ahad and our Dance-a-thon Committee who worked hard to get prize donations and or-ganize the prize draw. Students had a great day and got lots of exercise. Thanks to all who supported this event and the volunteers who gave their time that day.

A special thank you to our sponsors: Oxford Learning and Budget Blinds. And thank you to By Request Entertainment Inc. for making it such a fun day for our students.

Thank you to all the students who brought in a loonie and brought in books to support our Ju-venile Diabettes Fundraiser. Our Fundraiser was a great success!

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NELLES PUBLIC SCHOOL - December Newsletter

INDOOR SHOES

It is important that our students wear indoor shoes at school for safety reasons. Children who walk around in socked feet could get their feet and socks wet or injure themselves.

Should there be a fire emergency, students need to vacate the school immediately. They will be going outside in bare socked feet. There is no time during an emer-gency to put shoes on. Please remind your child to bring a pair of indoor shoes to be worn in the school.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER

Please listen to the radio for information about schools and bus transportation during inclement weather. If travel to and from school become dangerous for the school bus-es the Board will make an announcement on local radio stations on the 7 am news. Here is a list of radio stations that will broadcast school closures:

CKTB (610 AM) St. Catharines

CHRE (105.7 FM) St. Catharines

CHSC (1220 AM) St. Catharines

WAVE (94.7 FM) Hamilton

CKOC (1150 AM) Hamilton

K-LITE-FM (102.9 FM) Hamilton

CHML (107.9) Hamilton

Y-108 (107.9) Hamilton

The DSBN website (dsbn.org) and the Nelles School Website (http://dsbn.org/Schools/Nelles) will also post school closures and transportation cancellations.

WINTER WEATHER

Please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropri-ately for colder winter weather. He/She should have a hat and mit-tens, boots and a warm winter coat. Please label all clothing.

HEAD LICE PREVENTION TIPS

Head lice can be found in all types and

lengths of hair. There are steps you can take

to prevent infestation.

Encourage your child not to share

combs, brushes, ponytail holders or oth-

er hair accessories.

Keep long hair in a ponytail or braids.

Avoid sharing, hats, coats and scarves

or other personal items

Routinely check your child’s hair and if

lice is found, please contact the office.

Students wishing to toboggan on the

Nelles hill during both breaks this

winter are required to wear a

bike, hockey or ski helmet.

This is to ensure students

safety while on the hill. An

adult supervisor will be pre-

sent while students are tobogganing. Students

should supply their own sled, snow pants, gloves

and helmet. Thank you for your support.

Online Math Games - Thinking about the Games our Children Play

(Tips from-National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM)

Math games are a wonderful way to engage children. There are many websites which allow children to practice their math facts.

While there is a place for this type of practice, there is also a significant place for other websites and games which help children

engage in mathematical reasoning and learning. Some questions that might help you determine the value of these types of math

games follow:

e

different pathways to the end?

g

a card) and an opportunity to make a decision?

-threatening?

Even one-player games can spark rich discussion of strategy.

Some Good Online Math Games (P-Primary, J-Junior, I-Intermediate)

Deep Sea Duel (P/J) http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=207

Calculation Nation (J/I) http://calculationnation.nctm.org/

Number Twins (P/J) http://www.coolmath-games.com/0-number-twins/index.html

Rock-n-Roll Road trip (J/I) http://www.stem.aetn.org/

Math Frog (J) http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathFROG/

Math Clips (I) http://oame.on.ca/CLIPS/

Motion Math Apps (P/J/I) http://motionmathgames.com/

Dreambox (14 day free trial) (P/J) http://www.dreambox.com/ca/parent-subscriptions

French Immersion Registration

The French Immersion program (offered at French Immersion sites) is open to all students in Senior Kinder-

garten. If you want your child to develop a high proficiency and fluency in Canada’s two official languages,

French Immersion has a great deal to offer.

FEATURES OF THE FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM:

Development of French language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing from grades one to

twelve;

Designed to be a second language program for children whose first language is NOT French;

Current enrolment of over 2,000 elementary students;

Certificate of French Immersion Studies awarded upon successful completion of the elementary and

secondary Immersion program;

Promoting understanding of different cultures;

Providing additional opportunities for employment using French as the working language;

An increased ability to communicate and interact with confidence in French.

Registration will open January 5th, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and will close February 17th, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

For more information about French Immersion in the District School Board of Niagara visit www.dsbn.org/fi

or speak to your school principal. Parent Information evening sessions will be held in January. Parent Vis-

itations to the Grade 1 French Immersion classrooms will occur during designated daytime hours if desired.

*N.B. – With recent revisions to the French Immersion program at the DSBN, McKay Public School in Port Colborne, is the only site accepting Grade 4 entry registrations. Please note, beginning September 2016, the DSBN will be a single entry program with French Immersion starting only in Grade 1.

Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln

Central Public School (Grade 1 entry)

Parent Information Night:

Thursday, January 8, 2015 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Grade 1 French Immersion Classroom Visits (if desired):

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

It's been a busy and productive November at Nelles. We've paid tribute to Men, Women and Families during our Remembrance Day Assembly, We've enjoyed another fabulous Dance-A-Thon and we've added 15 new books to our Nelles Library- which brings our new total to 1,936 Birthday Books. A great big Thank-you from Mr & Mrs. Nethery, Mrs. De Divitiis and Mrs. Craig to all the Nelles students, staff and families for your con-tinued support. November Birthday Wishes Go Out To: Gavin C., Gr. 1 - National Geographic: Cats Vrs Dogs Thomas K., JK - Hot Rod Hamster And The Wacky Whatever Race Kaelan T., Gr.1- Skylander's Giants: Master Eon's Official Guide & Ripley's Aquarium Of Canada Matthew C., Gr.7 - Alex Rider: Point Blank Vivian L., JK - Unicorn thinks He's Pretty Great Emma-Jane V., Gr.3 - Thea Stilton: The Secret Of The Fairies & I love Ponies Hudson R., SK - Batman Addison B., Gr.1 - Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus Lindsey T., Gr.1 - Skippy Jones: Cirque Du Ole Owen A., Gr.1 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Pizza Party & Geronimo Stilton Cavemice: Watch Your Tail Cameron C., JK - Toot & Puddle: The New Friend Jeremy V-Y., Gr.6 - Spirit Animals: Hunted (Book 2)