Nutrition Plan

MON
Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Fruit
Lunch: BB4CK Bagged Lunches

TUE
Breakfast: Muffins, Yogurt & Fruit
Lunch: Chicken Soup, Grilled Sandwiches, Fruit & Veggies

WED
Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs, Nutrigrain Bars, Fruit
Lunch: Mini Burgers, Fruit & Veggies

THUR
Breakfast: Yogurt Tubes, Pan Granola Bars, Fruit
Lunch: Beef Soup, Toasted Bagels, Fruit & Veggies

FRI
Breakfast: Parfait & Fruit

Looking Forward 
Oct 31 – Halloween at NLC (Costume/Pajama Day)
Nov 6 – Ms. Chantal visit
Nov 7 – International Inuit Day 
Nov 8 – National Indigenous Veterans Day & Remembrance Day Ceremony
Nov 8 – Elder Sa’akokoto visit
Nov 9 – Professional Learning Day (No School)
Nov 9-14  – Fall Break (School Closed)
Nov 15 – Photo Retakes

Halloween at NLC
Halloween will be a special learning day at NLC. Classes will not be having parties but may engage in Halloween or Autumn-themed learning activities. On October 31, we invite students and staff to wear costumes or cozy pajamas for the day if they wish. To celebrate our school spirit, we will have a parade in the main gym.

When choosing a costume to wear to school please consider the following: 
• Prioritize your child's comfort and safety, taking into account both indoor and outdoor activities. Ensure they can wear a coat and appropriate indoor and outdoor shoes with their costume. 
• Avoid long capes, uncomfortable shoes, or things that could make you trip. We'll be playing inside and outside, so it needs to be safe. Students should be able to participate in gym and outdoor play safely throughout the day. 
• It’s important that their costume does not obstruct their vision. Therefore, we recommend that masks not be worn.
• Please leave loose props at home. We cannot be responsible for anything lost or left behind at the school before Halloween night and there will be no staff here to accommodate entrance to the school for any forgotten items.  
• Do not send costume weapons, such as swords or guns, to school. 
• Refrain from extremely gory or frightening costumes, considering the presence of small children, students, and staff with varying levels of sensitivity. Our aim is for everyone to feel secure and have an enjoyable experience. 

Celebration of Learning
On Thursday, October 26, we gathered for our first Celebration of Learning. Students shared traditional languages through the Blackfoot Blessing and a Greeting song. They also performed The Boundary Song reminding each of us to respect ourselves, and each other. 

Great work to Ms. Kelly and Ms. Bethany’s class for leading our celebration! 
Join us for our next Celebration of Learning on February 29.

School Council/Parent Advisory
Thank you to the parents who were able to join us for the first parent meeting last Thursday.
Your ideas and thoughts are important to make our school better for our students. We appreciate your commitment and look forward to collaborating with you.  Mark your calendars for our next parent meeting on February 29.

Wellness Clinic at Niitsitapi Learning Centre
Alberta Health Services is opening a wellness clinic to provide culturally safe, primary healthcare services to students, their siblings, and caregivers. The clinic will be supported by Elbow River Healing Lodge medical practitioners and specialists. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey. The survey is now closed.  We will share more information as it becomes available.

Inii’s Insights
 "Our braids remind us of our forever connection to Creator, our ancestors, creation and Mother Earth. In memory of our Mishomis, who was forced into Indian Residential School, we wear our braids with pride and love for our culture." ~ Daniel Garcia
“'I wear a braid to honour my ancestors,' says Michael Linklater, founder of #BoysWithBraids”
Watch | Treaty 7 Puppet Storytime | "My Braids" by Latasha Calf Robe (former Student Moby) at