Halloween is over, Christmas is coming, and classes are busy with all kinds of things.

We have had two Sharing Assemblies this year. These are a chance for students to show a wonderful sample of what they have been learning, from singing and dancing to readers’ theater and more. Our Christmas Sharing Assembly will be on Monday, December 14th at 7 pm.

Our buddy reading program is up and running again this year. On Tuesday afternoons you can find pairs of students all over the school, practicing their reading skills together. Older buddies can tell you what they have noticed about their younger buddies’ progress and learning.

This week each class had a special presentation from Bridget Baughney of the Canadian Avalanche Center in Revelstoke. The students learned about safety when enjoying winter sports and recreation; vital information for living in this community.

Today we had our annual visit from Dawn Purvis and some GSS students in the P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevention of Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth) program. They come to our school every year to help the students decorate paper bags for the liquor store. They help to reinforce an important message to our community: not to drink and drive.

It won’t be long until our annual Christmas Letter Writing Day. On Friday, December 4th from 10:45 to 11:50, family members are invited to come and join the students in writing Christmas letters and cards.

A representative from the Post Office will be here selling stamps and collecting mail. It’s a great way for students and others to use their writing skills and send season’s greetings to friends and relatives out of town! Join us!

Our Parent Advisory Committee continues to provide tremendous support to the school. They have just completed a catalogue campaign to raise money and are planning their Christmas fundraising now. They are always looking for ways to make our school a better place, from the hot lunch program to buying equipment and supplies for the school or providing funds for special events and presentations, plus everything in between! They are such an important part of our school community and we always appreciate their hard work and commitment to Nicholson School. We welcome all parents to the PAC meetings. The next one will be on the afternoon of Wed., December 3rd from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

First report cards of the year go home on November 30th. We encourage parents to contact us with any questions or concerns; please don’t hesitate to call the school at any time if you would like to discuss your child’s progress.

Janne Arlt

Principal

Nicholson Elementary School