New Norway School

Nature Art Project and Wellness/Connection Activity

The Grade 2s and 3s have had a wonderful start to the school year. In Science, we learned about natural materials and got to make a project using materials we found outside. In Art, we used our hands to make a back-to-school art project.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Halloween is fast approaching and I thought I’d give you a little more information about the events of our Halloween celebration on Thursday, October 31!

We will be painting pumpkins with our Reading Buddies on Tuesday, Oct. 29th. Please send in a small pumpkin with your child on or before next Tuesday.

On Halloween, we will have regular classes in the morning, but students are able to wear their costumes to school if they wish. If not, students can put their costumes on at lunch recess and teachers will be there to assist if needed. Please be mindful when choosing a costume for your child, and refrain from any scary costumes, entire face-covering masks and violent props.

We will have a Halloween Parade in the Gym at 2:30. Parents are welcome to watch the students as they parade around the Gym. Prior to our parade, students will be having Halloween parties and activities in their own classrooms. Students are welcome to bring special snacks for their class. A big thank you to Parent Council for initiating a door decorating contest. One lucky class will win an ice-cream sundae party on October 31st, courtesy of Parent Council.

Thank you in advance and Happy Halloween!

Elementary Teaching Staff

NNS Homerooms

ECS - Ms. Gutmann,

Grade 1 - Mrs. Zarski

Grade 2/3 - Ms. Bucek

Grade 4 - Mrs. Fleck

Grade 5 - Miss Leslie/Mrs. Metcalfe

Grade 6 - Mrs. King

Grade 7 - Mr. Kluthe

Grade 8 - Mr. Lindstrand

Grade 9 - Ms. Skuce

Grade 10 - Mr. Searle

Grade 11 - Ms. Berg

Grade 12 - Mrs. Shostak

New Norway School hosted our Spartan Tough XC Race last Thursday. Over 1200 runners registered from over 50 schools! What an event and what a day! In addition to hosting, we also found success running on the course. Our Junior High runners won Top Overall Junior High School and our Junior Boys earned a banner worthy title of Regional Champions! Way to go, all Spartans, your energy, spirit and effort was inspiring! New Norway School would like to thank all of the students, staff, parents and community members that volunteered their time, before, during and after to make such an event possible and a great success. We would also like to thank the landowners that allow us to use such a beautiful area. The Spartans send a huge shout out to our sponsors as well, The Edberg Fire Department, A1 Septic, Hauler For Hire, Living Springs Bible Camp, Camrose Fountain Tire, CRS Rentals and the RCMP. . . You are all Spartan Tough! Until we see everyone next year, happy running!

Spartans win Bronze at the ASAA Provincial XC Running Championships in Grande Prairie! Way to go Spartans!

Spartan Volleyball teams have been finalists in almost every tournament they have entered. We are now heading into playoffs and our Junior teams and Senior teams are all in the mix. Exciting weeks ahead for Spartan Volleyball. Go Spartans!

Thank you Silver Creek golf course for inviting our Secondary PE classes to work on their golf skills at the driving range! Fore!

New Norway School would like to thank Ember Resources Inc. for their continued financial support of Spartan Athletics! It is greatly appreciated!

The Junior High Foods class thanks Mrs. Brown for her generous donation of green peppers and tomatoes from her garden. The students enjoyed the peppers in chicken quesadillas. The tomatoes were used for a homemade sauce for a pasta lunch.

Thank you to the volunteer fire department volunteers who ran our first aid station and ensured all participants and spectators at our Spartan tough were well cared for. The volunteers were Mat, Becka, Jackie, Avery, and Larry

Special shout out to the Silver Creek Ag Society and their volunteers who helped with the Spartan Tough Concession. Thanks also to Pam Fankhanel and Peggy Cooke for their help and time. It was much appreciated!

Oct

24- School Photo's

31- Halloween

Nov.

1- No school for Students (Staff meeting/ Collaboration day for Staff)

8- Remembrance Day Ceremony (10:30am)

11-15- No School

18-22 Book Fair

20- Literacy Night

Athletics

October

23 - Junior Volleyball (Grade 8/9) Bawlf @ New Norway

24 - Senior Volleyball New Norway @ Cornerstone

25/26 - Volleyball Senior Men and Women @ Hay Lakes/Cornerstone Tournament

25/26 - Volleyball Junior Girls and Boys (Grade 6/7) @ ECKS Tournament

29 - Senior Volleyball Senior's Night Bawlf @ New Norway

30 - Junior Volleyball Divisional Championships

November

1/2 Senior Men's Volleyball Bashaw Tournament

1/2 - Jr "A" Volleyball Tournament at ECKS

5 - Junior Volleyball Regional Championships

21-23 Senior Volleyball ASAA Provincial Championships

October 30, 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians of BRSD:

As we reach the end of October, I want to take a moment to share some highlights from our Assurance Report. Each year, Battle River School Division participates in the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) survey, gathering input from parents and guardians of students in Grades 4, 7 and 10, along with teachers and students.

This feedback helps us gain valuable insight from the entire school community, guiding us as we enhance our programs and learning environments. Survey findings include key achievements that reflect ongoing commitment of our staff, students and community.

BRSD is proud to report that 86.8 per cent of teachers, parents and students are satisfied with their overall quality of basic education, and that 83.4 per cent of our teachers, parents and students agree that their learning environments are welcoming, caring, respectful and safe. Another noteworthy achievement is BRSD’s significant increase in three-year high school completion rates. Nearly eight per cent (from 75.6 to 83.5) was gained in just one year.

These commendable results reflect the diligence of students and staff in a collective effort to improve student academic goals in an inclusive, positive learning environment. This achievement, in alignment with our values, is a demonstration of exceptional effort and collaboration that makes BRSD so proud!

I have witnessed countless celebrations that showcase student opportunities in BRSD. I am sharing this article that was written for the fall edition of CASS Connection magazine. The story features student opportunities and the importance of preparing our students for future careers.

Here are some of our student voices. Many thanks to these students who shared their voices to help create radio and video messaging to share throughout our community.

• Hay Lakes student, Teddi: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept.)
• Viking students, Barrett, Luke and Isabella: Terry Fox Run (Sept.)
• Tofield student, Collin: Awards Ceremonies (Oct.)
• Ryley student, Georgia: Bus Safety Week (Oct.)

Rhae-Ann Holoien
Superintendent of Schools

New Norway School Participated in School Bus Safety Week. On October 22, all classes practiced bus evacuations. A big thank you to our bus drivers guiding our students and keeping them safe as they travel to and from our school.

To ensure a safe environment for all, we kindly ask that all parents and guests come to the school office upon arrival during school hours. Please refrain from using side doors to enter classrooms or the gym unless it is during authorized after hours event.

We appreciate your support and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.

Please take a few minutes to complete your child's demographic forms on PowerSchool.

It is important that this information be kept up-to-date every year, especially if there is a change in medical status, parent/guardian/emergency contact information, and/or address.

Students who do not have their forms in by the end of Sept. will see a disruption in their computer access.

If you need assistance with using PowerSchool - including completing and submitting yearly consent and demographic forms online - please contact Miss Miller in the office.

4.At the top of the calendar you can choose how you would like to link events to your phone.

I’d like to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.