Iinii Insights
Náápiiko’kaa (pronounced naa-ah-pee-ko-kah), which can be translated as "the time when the Earth opens" Our Elders have shared that the plant world is coming alive, it is a time when we prepare our gardens for the planting of seeds. During the buffalo days, after the first thunder, indicating that the storytelling season has ended and it was time to prepare to leave the winter camp. During this time of year you may see the yellow Buffalo Bean flower, Otsiikin, a sign that the spring hunt can begin.
At NLC this Week...
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Mon. May 11 | Regular Day of Learning |
Tues. May 12 | Soccer Residency |
Wed. May 13 | MRU Nursing Students Begin |
Thurs. May 14 | Regular Day of Learning |
Fri. May 15 | Non-Instructional Day- No School for Students Holiday May 18- No School |
Looking Forward | May 21- Knowledge Holder Visit 22- Honour Tea- For Volunteers
June 8-11 Swimming Lessons K-2 16- Elder Visit 18- Knowledge Holder Visit 19- Transition Ceremony 22- Kinder Field Trip- Telus Spark 23- Grade1 Field Trip- Zoo 23- Grade 2 Field Trip-Land of Dreams 24- Grade 2 Field Trip- Heritage Park 25- Niipo Games- Sports Day 26 - Last Day of School - 12:00pm Dismissal |
Nutrition Plan
MON | Breakfast: Cereal and milk, fruit, cheese Lunch: Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids lunches |
TUE | Breakfast: Muffins, Hardboiled Eggs, fruit Lunch: Soup, Grilled Sandwiches, fruit & veggies |
WED | Breakfast: Yogurt, Nutrigrain Bars, fruit cups, fruit Lunch: TBA, veggies & fruit |
THUR | Breakfast: Pan Granola bars, yogurt, cheese, fruit Lunch: Soup, Toasted buns, fruit & veggies |
FRI | NO SCHOOL |
Word of the Week
Speech and Language Pathologist | Ms. Kailey
Each week, we will be focusing on a new “Word of the Week” (WoW) at school to help boost language skills. The WoW will be chosen to encourage vocabulary growth, strengthen communication skills, improve grammar, and help your child increase their understanding of language. Throughout the week, we encourage you to emphasize the WoW in everyday conversations and activities at home. Families can do this by reading books and finding the WoW, playing games, or simply chatting about your child’s day together. Helping your child think about the WoW at home will make learning even more meaningful!
Word of the Week | Home Activity | Books | Games! |
“same”
The word “same” is often used as a describing word or adjective. Children learn to identify “same” or “like” items, which helps with grouping or categorizing. Comparing new words to similar words they already know helps to remember new vocabulary and grow their understanding of the world. |
Scavenger Hunt!
Have your child look around the house to find five things that are the:
- Same colour (e.g., five things that are yellow or five things that are dark blue)
- Same shape (e.g., circle for younger children or 3D shapes like a sphere for older children)
Try other groups (e.g., same texture, same size, etc.). |
The following two books have parts that are the “same” but also some key differences. Talk about what is the same in these two books!
The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark
The following read aloud book contains many repetitions of the WoW:
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Secret Bag Game
Gather 8-10 pairs of items from your home (e.g., two socks, two spoons, two quarters, two cups) and put them in a bag.
Place one of each item into the bag with one pair. Have your child reach into the bag to feel around and see if they can find the items that are the same! |
Kindergarten to Grade 2 Swimming Lessons – June 8–11, 2026
Students will take part in the Swim to Survive program at Bob Bahan Aquatic Centre as part of our PE and Wellness learning. Each class will travel by bus with teachers and volunteers.
- Daily Schedule - Depart school 9:00am, Lesson times (by grade): 9:30–12:00, Return to school: 12:15 PM
- Forms Required - Please return the Consent & Acknowledgement of Risk and Swim Ability forms as soon as possible.
- Cost - The program is $20 per student. Pay through MyCBE or in the office. If you need help with fees or have a Fair Entry letter, please contact the office.
- What to Bring - Swimsuit, towel, and a plastic bag. Towels and suits can stay at school during the program and will be dried daily.
Transportation
Sit Tight and Ride Right!
Did you know that the Canada Safety Council notes that school buses have an enviable safety record, being 16 times safer than traveling in a family car. That safety depends on students following simple rules.
What parents can do:
Talk to your child about the importance of staying seated, facing forward, and keeping the aisle clear during the ride. These simple actions help drivers stay focused and prevent falls or accidents if the bus stops 
When students know the "why" behind the rules, they're more likely to follow them and that helps everyone get to school and back safely.
Dismissal and Pick-Up Procedures
End-of-Day Dismissal
The instructional day ends at 3:05 p.m.
Students taking school transportation are escorted by staff to their assigned bus.
Students who are picked up are escorted to the front main doors and handed directly to their parent, caregiver, or designated driver by the classroom teacher or the staff member supervising dismissal using the student pick-up binder.
For safety reasons, all student pick-ups must occur at the front doors. Please do not pick up students at side doors or along side sidewalks.
Early Pick-Ups
If your child needs to leave school early, please report to the main office.
A parent, caregiver, or designated driver must sign the student out.
The student’s attendance will be marked LE (Left Early).
Early pick-ups do not occur at classroom doors or dismissal areas.
Changes to End-of-Day Transportation
If your child will not be taking their assigned bus and will be picked up instead, please call the main office at least 30 minutes before the end of the instructional day. This allows staff to notify the classroom teacher and ensures each student is safely transitioned according to their dismissal plan.
