Fall is upon us and the turning leaves are breathtaking. I must say that “gratitude” is the theme of this month. Thanksgiving is just the right time to pause and consider all the good around us. 

I feel especially thankful for all the welcoming people I’ve met in my first month at Blewett Elementary School. Thank you, Everyone!

Wednesday was International Teacher’s Day! Thank you, Teachers, for all the hard work you put in to make connections with kids in their learning.

We had a great learning event this last week as The Rick Hanson Foundation presented a virtual assembly on Thursday for World CP Day. Thank you to all who participated for this important event.

Halloween coming soon!

This year’s Halloween activities may not look exactly as it did in years past, but as we are still being mindful of our responsibility to keep our kids and community safe, the events planned will still be full of fun and spooky activities. Please see the monthly newsletter  for more information and our PAC will be giving a more detailed plan of events soon.

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The Week at a Glance:

General: Starting FSAs this week for grade 4s. Students in attendance on the days of the FSAs will be expected to participate in the assessment.

Monday (10th): Holiday - Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday (11th): PAC Meeting- 5:30pm in school library

Wednesday (12th): FSAs start for grade fours and continue throughout the week 

Thursday (13th):

Friday (14th): -  X-Country District Track Meet @ Lakeside Park. Go Blewett Bears!

                        - Photo day in the morning. Those that are participating in the X-country run meet will get their photos done prior to leaving on the trip. 

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Individual Student Photo Day

Our School Photo Day is scheduled for Friday, October 14th.

How to prepare for photo day: https://www.mountainwest.ca/support-for-families

Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.mountainwest.ca/photogrpahy-faq

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A message from Jackie Barber - Nelson Public Library

Library Cards in Nelson:

Hi Parents!

As you may know, Area E property taxes do not pay towards the Nelson Public Library. Fortunately, all school-aged children in Area E are eligible for a FREE library card!!

You can register in person at the library (all you have to bring is some ID with your address), or if you prefer to do it online you can click here (please note the name of your child’s school under “Requested Username”).

With this special Area E library card, your child can check out up to 5 items from the library, as well as have full access to our online resources. The funding is provided by a RDCK Community Development Grant for Area E, and the card is not transferable to other family members.

If you have any questions, feel free to email or call me.

See you in the library!

Jackie Barber

Children’s Services Coordinator, Nelson Public Library

jbarber@nelson.ca

250-352-8283

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Important Dates 

Oct. 10 Thanksgiving Monday – no school   
Oct. 14  Individual Student Photos – first thing in the morning 
Oct. 20 Earthquake Drill @ Blewett 

Oct. 21 Pro-D Day (no school) 
Oct 22 Outdoor Halloween Extravaganza at BES (6pm-8pm) 
Oct 28th    Haunted House at NDYC  
Oct. 31 Halloween at Blewett Elementary School 
Nov 4  Picture re-take day 

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We hope you have a wonderful weekend with family and friends.  

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Jordon Konken- Principal (BES)