NES Newsletter

June is National Indigenous History Month. On June 13 we will have a visit from two local Elders and knowledge keepers who will be teaching us about Indigenous culture through the setup of a Tipi and the sharing of stories and drumming. Then on June 18 we will be learning more about Indigenous dance as we once again host The Aboriginal School of Dance group.

Part of what makes a great school year for our students is their connection to their teacher. For some students moving into a new school year and changing teachers can create anxiety all summer long. In an effort to help relieve some of these worries and welcome a connection to their next year's teacher, we have planned what we call 'Bump Up Day' which is a Class Transition Day. On June 23 in the afternoon, our K-3 students will have the opportunity to go to the classroom they will be in next year. They will spend 45 minutes in their new class. This will give them a chance to meet their next year's teacher as well as have an opportunity to spend some time with the students who will make up their next year's class community. For those kindergarten students who do not attend school on June 23 their Bump Up Day will be on June 24.

Our Grade 4 students will have the opportunity earlier (June 3) to go on a short tour of NMS and be introduced to the spaces and staff they will be connecting to next year.

We are excited to again offer our annual Summer Fun Day for our K-4 students. Students will have the opportunity to move through a variety of fun stations together with their classmates and teacher. We also have a special guest entertainer scheduled for that day.

We are looking forward to ending our year together with a whole lot of fun!

NES students will now have the opportunity to take library books home over the summer break. Information was sent home with your student at the beginning of May and can also be found in the link below.

Additionally, All library books are due back to school by June 6th. As of June 14th, any books that have not been returned will be considered lost and a replacement fee will be charged to student accounts on the Parent Portal. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Forsyth at brforsyth@hsd.ca.

If you are moving and your child is not returning for the September 2025 school year please advise the office as soon as possible. This information is important to our staff for class placements and planning for next year.

Urban bussing times may be changing over the summer months. At the end of August / beginning of September, please check the Hanover School Division website for updates on the urban bus schedule. Website: HSD.ca - go to Schools and Department - then Transportation - Urban bus Routes - then click on appropriate map or view routes.

Thank you to those of you who have registered your kindergarteners for the upcoming school year and participated in our Welcome and Orientation events.

If you have not registered your child for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year please do so. To be eligible, children must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2025. More information will be available on the Hanover website.

Registration will be online at www.hsd.ca. Anyone who does not have access to the Internet should visit the school office.

Food is brain fuel! It is important for kids to eat well in order to learn. If for some reason your family is finding it hard to fill lunch kits for your children, please connect with our school office and we would be happy to help you!

A friendly reminder to look out for the safety of our students and staff at the Pedestrian Corridor on Main Street. Below are the Pedestrian Corridor Driver responsibilities as written in the MPI Driver's Handbook

Pedestrian Corridors

These feature large, illuminated overhead signs, with alternating flashing amber lights on top. Large rectangular bars are painted on the crossing.

As a driver

• It’s illegal to pass traffic ahead of you that is slowing down or has stopped for pedestrians.

• Make sure the pedestrians have safely crossed the street or have safely reached the median of a divided roadway before proceeding.

• No parking or stopping is allowed within 15 metres of a pedestrian corridor

We have been placing pylons out during crosswalk times to indicate the 15 m spacing that should be left between cars and the Pedestrian Corridor. If you are turning left onto Main Street from 4th Ave South, you will need to yield to the cars stopped at the crosswalk and not turn in front.

Parking

Parking in the area by the crosswalk (with painted curbs and signage) is not permitted.

Thank you for helping us get students safely to and from school!

Summer Adventure Starts here! Niverville Recreation is hosting 9 weeks of themed summer camps filled with fun, outdoor activities, special guests and more for an unforgettable summer right here in Niverville! Sign up today- spaces are filling up! https://nivervillerec.ca/programs/childrens-camps/summer-camps/

The HSD Parent Portal is a communication tool designed to enhance and increase parent/guardian involvement in the education of their children by providing secure online access to their child's student information. With a single username and password, you can access data for each of your children attending an HSD school. The Access IDs along with setup instructions have been sent via email to all eligible parents/guardians of new students. If you are new to NES and did not receive the specified email, please contact the school office at 204-388-4861.

Please take a few minutes to review the student information and contact information for your child. It is important that the school has current address and contact information for your child in case it is necessary to reach someone during the school day. Changes can be made through the parent portal.

• All non bus students will be dismissed at 3:35 each day. Please make sure to have a "meeting spot" arranged for your child to meet you if they are being picked up
• If a student arrives late to school, please have them come in through the front doors to check-in at the office before they go to their classroom.
• If a friend or relative is picking up a child from school the parent/guardian needs to notify the school or classroom teacher by 3:00 p.m. the same day. If the friend or relative will be regularly picking up your student please have them added to the parent/guardian approved pick up the list at the office