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Iinii Insights|    

The upcoming spring equinox, will indicate the beginning of a new season. Once again, Na'toosi (Grandfather Sun) and Kokomikisomm (Grandmother Moon) will share the sky equally, providing a balance of day and night. Motoyi (spring in Blackfoot) is a time of renewal and new beginnings. After a season of rest, the land comes to life with new growth, movement, and sounds. Green grass appears, the rivers thaw, beavers emerge from their winter lodges, and buffalo calves are born. For the two-leggeds, it is a time of awakening as well. Elder Casey Eagle Speaker has reminded us what a gift it is to witness life at the very beginning, to feel the energy of Na'a and come to understand her interconnectedness and our place within it. Elder Casey and Saa'kokoto have shared that in traditional Blackfoot ways, the First Thunder signals a time for sacred practices and ceremonies to begin. This initiates a time of preparation, a time of gathering when the roots, berries, and medicines provide for Niitsitapi again. 

Motoyi-Blackfoot Wedu-Stoney Nakoda 

Xadaguzidi-Tsuu'tina Praentaan-Michif Miyoskamin-Cree 

For Your Information| 

Congratulations Bus #831 and #836 for being Respectful Riders of the week!  

 Nutrition Program 

 2024/2025 School Calendar  

School Registration  

Transportation 

 Transportation|  

Any address changes should be communicated with the school as soon as possible as route updates can take between 10-12 days to get set up in the system.  

If you have any questions regarding your student's bussing, please contact the CBE transportation department at transportation@cbe.ab.ca .  

For information regarding your student’s bus route, please contact Dreams Transportation at 403-590-7433.  Please call them when you are concerned with late or missing busses. 

Looking forward| 

Book Fair| 4th Annual NLC Book Fair March 18-22 

In-person shopping at the school no online ordering 

Scholastic Book Fairs are engaging literacy events that provide kids the chance to choose what they want to read! With bestselling titles, series, and beloved characters, students of all ages and reading levels can connect with stories that entertain, inspire, and delight. A carefully curated selection of books and items are made 

available to your school, giving families the opportunity to enhance their home library, while earning Scholastic Dollars for their school. 

Every purchase at a Scholastic Book Fair contributes Scholastic Dollars to the hosting school. Whether you are looking to refresh your school library, support the expansion of classroom libraries, furnish maker spaces, or purchase curriculum support, Scholastic Dollars can help to supplement school budgets to benefit all students. Scholastic Dollars can be redeemed on books at your Fair, on valuable school resources from a number of Scholastic catalogues, or on promotional items to help promote your school’s upcoming Book Fair. 

We are looking for 3 volunteers to help run the program. You’ll get a $25 voucher 

We also have a raffle draw as you visit the fair. $25 for parents and $25 for teachers 

If you have any questions please email niitsitapilearningcentre@cbe.ab.ca 

Parent Teacher Conferences- Students Led  

Please note that these conferences will be student-led. Your scheduled appointment will be in a block of two families and an opportunity for your child to lead you through their learning. Please connect with your child’s teacher if you require a separate individual conference.  Please access the booking through your MyCBE/Powerschool Account If you need assistance, please call the office 403-817-3404 

 Preschool Conferences – *Friday March 15 10am – 12pm  

Thursday March 21 4:30pm – 7:30pm & Friday March 22 9am – 12 pm 

Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 – Thursday March 21 4:30-7:30 & Friday March 22 9am – 12pm 

Food Hamper Pick Up during Student Led Conferences 

We're excited to share that we've received a generous food hamper donation from a corporate supporter of the Calgary Police Youth Foundation. Each family will receive one hamper filled with essential items including fresh fruits and produce, bread/pitas, eggs, and butter/margarine. These items will be packed in an apple box, approximately 20” wide x 14” length x 12” tall, weighing around 30-35lbs. 

Due to the size and perishable nature of the donation, we kindly ask for support from parents/caregivers to pick up the food hampers on the delivery date. Hampers will be delivered and available for pick up during Student-Led Conferences on March 21 (4:30 - 7:30 pm) & March 22 (9:00 am - 12:00 noon). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the main office. 

Share your Voice | NLC School Planning 

We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That’s why we are asking you to share your perspectives about our school development plan, school budget and school fees.     

Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning. 

Thank you to those who joined the March 6 special school council online meeting. Here is a link to the school planning presentation.   

All parents/guardians are invited to participate and provide your perspective by completing a survey. The survey is open from March 6 to March 31.  You can access the survey by clicking here.   

Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives! 

Family Cookbook Submissions  

We're seeking recipes to create a Niitsitapi Family Cookbook. If you have a family recipe to share, please send it to Ms. Harmony at htjeffery@cbe.ab.ca along with your child's name. Students will assist in illustrating, and we aim to publish the cookbook for the end 2023/2024 school year.