Are you looking for something extra to do? Here is an activity list of different projects to try:

o Interview a family member (write the interview questions first, then interview them) – can be an extended family member

o Measure the perimeter of three rooms in the house (or more, if time)

o Write a letter to someone (teacher, family member, friend) and mail it (must fill out the envelope and mail it yourself)

o Build a fort

o Organize a closet, cupboard or pantry

o Choose 10 items from around the house and figure out how many ways you can organize them

o Design and create puppets and put on a show with them

o Construct a family tree

o Learn 10 new words and use them in sentences or when speaking that day

o Write a story

o Draw a map of the house

o Create a Venn diagram of two people in your family

o Learn, practice and perform a magic trick

o Learn, practice and tell three new jokes

o Use items around the house to create an instrument

o Write a song

o Walk up the stairs and count them, walk down and count by 2’s, walk back up and count by 3’s…continue to 10’s

o Write some inspirational messages on the driveway and sidewalk using chalk

o Create and use a secret code

o Create, build and play a new game

o Play fitness HORSE

o Set a clock back 3 hours and 7 minutes and whenever someone needs to know the time, figure it out for them

o Write down every adjective you say for the rest of the day

o Design and test a device that warns you when someone opens a kitchen cabinet

o Design a flag or symbol that represents you or your family

o Do a puzzle

o Play a board game

o Make a test for someone (can include any information and must have an answer key)

o Search up a DIY project and complete it (may need to plan and get supplies first)

o Create a fitness lesson and film it

o Re-write a children’s book

o Design an escape room

o Kindness challenge – plan and do something nice for someone (or the community)

o Write a comic strip

o Draw a self-portrait

o Design and create a motivational poster

o Plan and create a stop motion movie

o Learn and play a song on an instrument

o Science fair project

o Choose your own project

D2L

Click here to access our new learning platform:

https://d2l.cbe.ab.ca/d2l/loginh/

*The link works better when using Google Chrome

• Log into D2L using your student number and password
• Look around and check it out. Find and pay attention to:
  • The top right corner where you will receive notices about new posts and announcements.
  • Content, lessons and assignments are on the left hand side.
  • The discussion board can be found at the top.
  • Go to Content and find this week’s instructions/assignments

Making a Difference and Doing the Best You Can

Here are a few little videos students can watch and think about how this could apply to our current situation with COVID-19. It might help them reflect on what they do have control of and how they can help (i.e. social distancing, kindness, washing hands, etc.)

I will be a Hummingbird - an inspiring tale of doing the best you can under seemingly interminable odds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGMW6YWjMxw

Starfish story - a story of the power within each one of us to make a difference in the lives of others. A powerful reminder that we should be here for each other, even in small ways, whenever we can.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SlH0cg2xy0

Field trip on Thursday has been Canceled

For more information from the Safety Expo, see below:

Event Cancellation Notice: Safety Expo 2020

We have been carefully monitoring the concerns with the spread of COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the Safety Expo event planned for March 11^th and 12^th. Although all information we have from Alberta Health Services indicates that the risk to Albertans is low, we made this decision based on the large number of grade five and six students that would be attending from across Calgary, including some with compromised immune systems. The focus of this event is on safety, and our priority is the safety and well-being of our employees and our youth attendees.

Please note that Safety Expo values your commitment, time, and energy taken to participate in this year’s event. We sincerely apologize to all participants for the unfortunate circumstance and ask for your understanding as we overcome this challenge together.

Field trip, March 12

Grade 6's are going to the Safety Expo on Thursday, March 12 at City Hall. This field trip is completely free and we will have our very own city transit busses coming to pick us up! Parent volunteers are needed and wanted! Please email us if you'd like to come. Thanks!

Help Raise Funds for Nose Creek School

COBS Bread Country Hills is pleased to be supporting Nose Creek School with our inaugural Hot Cross Bun FundRaiser! Orders can be made from March 1-7^th ONLINE.

Order Online! https://cobsbread.formstack.com/forms/hxb_dough_raiser_order_form

For every 6-pack of fresh baked, mouth-watering Hot Cross Buns ordered, $2 will be donated to Nose Creek School. Hot Cross Buns will be baked fresh on March 12 (Grades 4, 5, 6) and March 13 (Grades 7, 8, 9) and delivered to Nose Creek School on those dates. Orders will be given to your child to bring home.

These delicious Easter treats come in 4 varieties:

• Traditional Fruit: filled with raisins, currants, and mixed spice
• Apple Cinnamon: a delicious blend of red apples and cinnamon
• Chocolate Chip: with over 100 chocolate chips in each bun
• Cranberry & Orange: packed full of plump cranberries and orange zest

For full product details, please visit cobsbread.com/what-we-bake/product-information

Visit https://cobsbread.formstack.com/forms/hxb_dough_raiser_order_form and place your order using our quick and easy online form. Remember to enter your child’s name, teacher and homeroom where prompted. This allows the delivery to run smoothly!

Thank you for participating in this Fundraiser.

F.A.N.S. (Fundraising Association for Nose Creek School)

Grade 7 Option Selection

Students will be making choices for their options next year via PowerSchool with teachers guiding the selections some time this week. The window for selection will be open from February 24th - March 6^th. Please use the following option list to help with your selection. Remember, you need a total of 7 credits.

Option Selection

As we begin the timetabling process for the upcoming school year, we are looking to gauge student interest towards a variety of complementary courses that can potentially be offered across grades 7-9 at Nose Creek School. This year grade 6-8 students will choose their top 2 to 4 choices (must equal 4 credits) and three alternates. Each option is worth 1 credit, unless they are full year options, then they are worth 2 credits (i.e. full year are band, French and leadership for grade 9).

Please remember if student interest through course selection is not present we will not offer the complementary course and either offer something different or move students to another course.

Complementary Course Descriptions

Art 2D (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Art 2D gives students more time to explore drawing and painting. Students will work with the Elements and Principles of Art and Design as they work through the styles of Realism, Fantasy, and Abstract art. Pencil, pencil crayons, pastels, acrylic and watercolour paints are among the mediums that students may use in class.

Art 3D (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Art 3D involves creating art that has form and dimension. Students will work with artistic media such as cardstock, papier mache, Styrofoam, clay, wire, and wooden dowels to create works of art that demonstrate an array of artistic techniques (carving, hand-building), as well as communicate many different art styles/concepts (mask-making, clay caricatures, symbolism, fantasy, etc.).

Band (Grades 7-9) FULL YEAR – 2 Credits

Band is an opportunity for students to become familiar with playing a specific instrument of choice in both a group and individual setting, in addition to learning a variety of musical techniques and music theory. Collaboration and off-campus activities will build relationships in order to perform. Rentals: $100 non-refundable.

Business 7 (Grade 7 & 9 ONLY) – 1 Credit

Learn the attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed in order to put in place efficient systems and strategies of management and marketing. Learn how to effectively use technology and real-world business opportunities to collect, structure, manipulate, retrieve, and communicate information.

Choral Music (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Love to sing? Want to sing in a group? Choir will give students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of vocal singing in a group environment. The focus will be on music literacy using the following 5 elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, form and expression. Musical genres will consist of a mixture of folk music, western art music, and pop music. Students will have the opportunity to perform.

CTF Communication Technology (Photography – Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

In Photography, Students will be challenged to critically examine photos for technical skill and artistic qualities in order to create visual art. We will explore the digital camera and its capabilities while considering light, composition, photo editing and enhancing. Students will explore these elements while completing project-based assignments.

CTF Communications (Exploration in Film – Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Exploration in Film 9 is an opportunity for students to explore their own creativity as film makers, film critics, and general popcorn enthusiasts. Possible film projects could include parodies (Harry Potter or Ghostbusters parodies are encouraged), film trailers, animation and a variety of other opportunities for students to explore

CTF Computing Science (Grade 7-9) – 1 Credit

Students will be introduced and/or develop their skills in the important and exciting world of computer coding. In this course, students will learn coding skills and computational thinking with opportunities to apply their coding skills in various ways, such as developing games, creating animations and programming robotics.

CTF Construction (Grade 7-9) – 1 Credit

Students will learn about the safety hazards and proper uses of several hand tools, as well as age and ability appropriate power tools. Major projects will focus on exploration of interest and skills in the design process. There will be an extra supply/rental charge for this option. The fee is unknown at this time until approved by the CBE.

CTF Design Studies (Grade 7-9) – 1 Credit

In Design Studies students will learn the fundamentals of three dimensional objects. They will learn how to take detailed measurements to replicate a specific item using the 3D Printer. They will then use these skills to create a larger project on the 3D printer that contains multiple pieces. There will be an extra supply/rental charge for this option. The fee is unknown at this time until approved by the CBE.

Drama (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Develop acting skills, take risks, learn to observe others and develop your imagination and creativity. Take part in improvisational games, skits, small productions and acting while developing and reinforcing self-confidence.

CTF Enterprise and Innovation (Design Thinking – Grade 7-9) – 1 Credit

This Design Thinking course uses elements from the designer's toolkit like empathy and experimentation to arrive at innovative solutions. Students will learn how to use this thinking process and prototyping approach to creatively find solutions to real world problems. Students will potentially work with maker space items, robotics, 3D printers, and more to tackle challenges, both big and small.

CTF Fashion Studies (Grade 7-9) – 1 Credit

In Textiles and Fashion, students will explore basic knitting, hand stitching and machine sewing. Students will need to be creative and demonstrate initiative as they investigate techniques to design several projects. Projects will include knitting, up-cycling, needlework, quilting and design challenges. Students may also have the opportunity to design, create and donate work as well.

CTF Foods (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

In this course, students will learn basic kitchen safety that you can use in your own house or in the culinary industry. A wide variety of recipes will be cooked alongside the knowledge, theory, and research involved. Students will potentially learn about a variety of personal and industrial related concepts such as budgeting and meal planning at home, cooking in the culinary industry, as well as nutrition.

French (Grades 7-9) FULL YEAR – 2 Credits

Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Or continue to develop your conversational French? In this option students will have the opportunity to learn how to speak, read and write in French in a project based approach focusing on student interest and hands-on activities. No prior experience is necessary.

Guitar (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Guitar is an opportunity to develop an understanding of music notation through picking simple melodies and accompanying those melodies with common chord progressions in first position. Students can play independently or in small ensembles. There will be an extra supply/rental charge for this option. The fee is unknown at this time until approved by the CBE.

Power Up Your Learning (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

This course is about giving students extra time or support to get school done at school. This course will have a low number of students to allow the teacher to help them with their work.

Recreational Leadership (Environmental and Outdoor Education 7-9) – 1 Credit

This is an activity based course that allows students to leave the classroom and learn through inquiry based and hands-on experiences. A variety of outdoor experiences in multiple seasons will be introduced such as geocaching, orienteering, survival skills, snow shoeing and hiking. Students will also gain experience in trip planning, wilderness education and wildlife conservation. As well, students will demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of living things and an understanding of the basic ecological processes. Students will develop knowledge and skills by investigating the effects of human lifestyles on environments and will work together to become advocates for the environment, both locally and globally.

CTF Tourism (Grades 7-9) – 1 Credit

Those who dream of exploring and travelling the world will enjoy examining other countries, cultures, customs, and even cuisine. Become a world traveler from your classroom, and see the incredible wonders that the world has to offer. Projects will utilize your creativity and curiosity and will allow you to examine some incredible destinations through research and fun interactive projects.

Training for Excellence in Sports (Grade 7-9) – 1 Credit

How would you like an extra PE class? Well this is it. Come run around, play games and participate in fun activities inside or outside. Also learn about a multitude of sports and the psychology behind each one.

Yearbooks for Sale

So many memories...SO LITTLE TIME

Between activities and school events, your child will have a lot of great memories to look back on from this year. Don’t miss out on the memories.

Order your child's yearbook today for only $40.00 by paying online or at the Nose Creek School office to make sure you get your copy. Deadline to purchase your books is Wednesday, March 4th 2020.

If paying online:

Please place your order by paying online with your MyCBE PowerSchool Account using a web browser. Scroll down and on the left-hand side click on “Student Fees and Service Registration”.

Select your student and click on “School Based Optional Fees”. Select the items to add them to your shopping cart.

Grade 5 & 6 – Basketball Club

Hello Parents/Parent Guardians and Students!

Nose Creek Athletics will be having a Basketball Club available for all students in Grade 5 and 6 this semester. This club will have practices for one month followed by a tournament day within our own school. The schedule is listed below with all the dates of our practices and games. Students will learn age specific skills, basketball routines, technique and participate in game play each week of the club.

Practice and Game Schedule

Practices – Lunchtime (Thursday – 12:00pm to 12:45pm)

Practice Dates: February 27^th, March 5^th, March 12^th

Tournament Day – Wednesday – March 20^th (3:30pm – 5:00pm – Parents Welcome)

Basketball Club has a fee of $5.00 (no shirt) for this upcoming season, which allows us to the tournament and have a team windup with pizza and a juice!

Students are also able to purchase an OPTIONAL “Kodiak Basketball” T-shirt that can be worn on our game day and in Physical Education. If you wish to have a shirt then the club fee becomes $15.00 (with shirt) for your son/daughter. We have a limited number of T-shirts available, which will be handed out on a first come first serve basis.

We will be passing out forms in P.E. for students to take home soon. Please ask a P.E. teacher if you have questions.

Fundraiser Message

“Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is a quick reminder that the order deadline for next Wednesday (Jan. 22) Panago Pizza Fun Lunch is this Friday (Jan. 17^th) midnight. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser and the local pizza shop!

Yours truly,

F.A.N.S.

Fundraising Association of Nose Creek School

Fundraiser Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back to school! This is a friendly reminder about the January Healthy Hunger events.

- First Cobs Nutrition Break is NEXT TUESDAY (Jan. 14) – please order by midnight this Thursday (Jan. 16^th).

- First Fun Lunch is Jan. 22 – with our local Panago Pizza! (Located by our local Cobs Bakery on Country Hills Blvd). Order deadline is Friday – Jan. 17^th.

- Second Cobs Nutrition Break: Tuesday January 28^th. (Order deadline Thurs. Jan.23 – same day as NCS Science Fair!)

Thank you for your support – we hope your child(ren) enjoy these delicious food events!

Yours truly,

F.A.N.S.

Fundraising Association of Nose Creek School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is the last friendly reminder of the 2019 school year!! Please remember to place your SUBWAY order by midnight this Friday on the Healthy Hunger website.

Later this week, the rest of the 2020 Fun Lunch events will be posted on the Healthy Hunger website – stay tuned! We hope your child enjoys Subway on Dec. 11 (Wednesday). Thank you for supporting this fundraising event.

Yours Truly,

F.A.N.S.

Fundraising Association of Nose Creek School

Clubs at Nose Creek School

Are you interested in checking out which clubs are being run at our school? Take a look on our school website:

https://school.portal.cbe.ab.ca/school/nosecreek/extracurricular/clubs/pages/default.aspx?rf=029281f6-6f6f-465b-9685-31360747f051

Message from Jacket Racket:

Jacket Racket 2019

Dear students, parents and staff,

Thank you very much for your generous contribution to Jacket Racket this year. The jackets, snow pants, hats and mittens you donated have been distributed to schools throughout the city.

Thanks to your kindness and caring, many, many children are now warmly bundled up and ready for winter.

You have made a difference!

With gratitude and best wishes,

Elaine Russell

Remembrance Day Assemblies

Our Remembrance Day Assembly takes place on November 8^th. Family and friends are invited to attend. There will be two assemblies and performances on the day of, in order to accommodate seating all of our grades at Nose Creek School. Due to the difficulty of timing assemblies, we have set our first assembly at 9:00 am, followed by a ten minute school-wide nutrition break, and then we will run our second assembly.

Students that are part of the performing groups in the assembly must attend a mandatory dress rehearsal on Thursday, November 7^th from 3:00 – 5:00pm. This technical dress rehearsal will take place in the gym, and allows students an opportunity to practice performing with elements such as microphones, and risers. Students need to ensure they have a way home after rehearsal either through walking or a ride arranged by parents.

Students are asked to wear black bottoms and white tops for the performance.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

F.A.N.S. will start our next big fun fundraiser with Action Pack Coupon Booklets on November 4^th to Nov. 21^st. The booklets cost $25 each – of which $15 goes to Nose Creek School!! You can preview the coupons online atwww.myactionpack.com . Please note that most of these coupons are truly a free admission. Example, Flying Squirrel for one hour – if you purchase 2 booklets – you can use both coupons for the one visit!

The order forms will be coming home with your child. Please return the completed form, with student name, homeroom teacher name, and moneys collected. All cheques should be made payable to F.A.N.S.

Thank you for your participation in this fundraiser.

F.A.N.S.

Fundraising Association of Nose Creek School

Dear Parents/guardians;

With Halloween coming up this Thursday, we would like to remind parents/guardians that if you choose to send your child in a Halloween costume it must be appropriate for a school setting, which includes an absence of fake weapons of any kind and cannot be violent or gory. No masks can be worn but face painting is okay. If you do not recognize or celebrate Halloween and would like your child not to participate in any Halloween themed activities on Thursday, October 31^st, please make sure your child’s teacher is aware as we will have alternative non-Halloween activities planned. If your child would like to wear their pj's to school on Thursday, this is also an option.

Thank-you in advance for your cooperation and support. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions about this email.

Sincerely,

The Grade 6 Team

Vaccination Forms

Please make sure to get your vaccination forms into our school nurse ASAP. Thanks!