Good day out there, South Nelson.  

Our June entry for the Superintendent's Report comes from Mrs. Dimopoulos' Kindergarten classroom.  Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Di-mo-pou-los!

June’s classroom is filled with confident learners, good friendships, laughter and smiling faces, amazing singing, and well-established classroom and school routines. As spring came, so did new curiosities and, SNAILS, in our gardens, the hands, and sometimes pockets, of my Kindergarten students. What a perfect opportunity for learning! We spent a few weeks learning all we could about snails and their lifecycle, anatomy, and some interesting facts. Currently, we are learning about Metamorphosis with our Painted Lady Butterfly Larvae we have in our classroom. Soon the caterpillars will begin to make their chrysalis and complete the metamorphic process. The children created some beautiful butterfly paintings and soon will be able see our caterpillars complete their lifecycle as they transform into butterflies and be released back to nature.  

This month, we are also learning about Aboriginal Pow Wow Cultural Celebrations and the important teachings and learnings around them. Recently, Ms. Long came to our class and taught them more about aboriginal drums. Each student got to try a handmade drum made by former South Nelson Students.  

Something we look forward to every Tuesday, is our singing time with our Principal, Mr. Rude and his guitar, frequent special guest Mrs. Ferguson (and Bun Buns the puppet), along with the other Kindergarten/Grade 1 class.  

 Lastly, Kindergarten in June would not be complete without the word, REFLECTION. 

To the details...

• SD8 & SN June digitial calendar - Note that SN-specific events are dark green - https://southnelson.sd8.bc.ca/events/calendar?date=2022-06 and that not all class-specific events listed below are in this digital calendar.
• Jump Rope for Heart K-5 - June 6 morning - help from Nelson Rhythm Ropers, Mrs. Ferguson, and TMS Gr. 9 students
• Mrs. Chernenkoff's class to Crescent Beach with Blewett pen pals class - June 8
• Mrs. Bonikowsky's & Mrs. DeSousa's classes to Cottonwood Lake - June 8
• Ms. Finnie's class Pulpit Rock hike - June 8
• ABED Drum-Making - June 9
• Mrs. Lehnert's class recycling training with Mr. Rude - June 10 afternoon
• SN PAC BBQ & Family Jam Night - June 14 starting at 6:00 on upper field
• Gr. 5 Celebration Field Trip to Trail Pool & Park - June 15
• wuqanqankiwik Run/Walk for Reconciliation at South Nelson - June 16 morning
• K & Gr. 5 sunflowers planting - June 16 afternoon
• Gr. 4/5 classes to Lakeside Park - June 20
• Kindergarten Celebration with families - June 20 at 1:30 in SN gym
• Survivor Sports Day - stations run by TMS Gr. 9 Students - June 21
• Gr. 3/4 to NDCC Pool - June 22 morning
• Gr. 5 Celebration for Gr. 5 familes & Gr. 4/5 students - June 22 at 1:30 in the gym
• Last Day of Classes - June 23, ends three hours early at 11:37, year-end learning updates issued through MyEDBC Parent Portal

Jump Rope for Heart

• Parent Letter - https://southnelson.sd8.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Jump_Parent_Letter_Prize_School%20%28004%29.pdf
  • SN fundraising goal is to raise at least $400 to donate to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  Please bring a toonie to give to classroom teachers prior to or on the day of our event - Monday, June 6. 
  • Further online fundraising through South Nelson can be done at https://secure-support.heartandstroke.ca/site/TR/Jump2022/Jump2022?team_id=87195&pg=team&fr_id=7760&consID=1362956&s_locale=en_CA

PAC-Sponsored SN PAC BBQ & Family Jam Night - Tuesday, June 14 starting at 6:00

• All students are learning four songs in music class that will be in the mix, led by our ‘house band’.  
• Other performers are welcome to play live music in an open mic format.  Please email me if you are interested in doing this by June 6th.

Take care & enjoy the weekend!

Dan Rude - Principal