Dear Andrew Sibbald families,  

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our volunteers! Your impact on our school community is significant and meaningful.  Our Volunteer Tea on Friday, May 1 was a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the contributions you have made within our school. It is your time and dedication that help us offer extended programming opportunities and field trips which are highlights throughout the year.  


This Week: 

  • May 4 –Grade 1 Field Trip to Zoo 
  • May 4 – Bus Driver Appreciation Day 
  • May 4 – Glee Club at Lunch 
  • May 5 – Fun Lunch (Mucho Burrito) 
  • May 5 – Glee Club at Lunch 
  • May 6 – Intramurals at Lunch (grade 2 with grade 4 student leaders & Mr. B) 
  • May 7 – Whole School Photo 
  • May 7 – Nickle Open House for Grade 5 Families, 4-5:30pm 
  • May 8 – T/T Kinder Attend 
  • May 8 – Parent Association Flower Delivery 


Upcoming Dates: 

  • May 13 – School Council Meeting, 6:30pm 
  • May 14 – Grade 3 Field Trip to Ann and Sandy Cross 
  • May 15 – Non-instructional Day 
  • May 18 – No School (Victoria Day) 
  • May 20 – Grade 4 Field Trip to Heritage Park 
  • May 25-28 – Ball Hockey & Flag Football Residency in PE 
  • May 28 – Kindergarten Orientation for 2026-27 
  • June 3 – Grade 5 Visit to Nickle (afternoon) 
  • June 9 – Patrol Picnic at Heritage Park 


Grade 5 Updates 

Please save the date for the Grade 5 Farewell. It is planned for June 23 at 1:15pm.  

Also, a reminder to grade 5 families that the Nickle School Open House is on May 7.  

Here are the details directly from the school:  

  

Nickle School Open House - May 7, 2026        

Nickle School will host an Open House for families new to Nickle for the 2026-27 school year, who are interested in learning more about our school. We are pleased to offer a self-guided tour of the school, and we will also be hosting a Scavenger Hunt for attendees.  

  • When: Thursday, May 7, 2026  
  • Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm  
  • Where: Main Foyer, Nickle School, 2500 Lake Bonavista Dr. SE 


Classroom Blogs      

Mrs. Hayes – Kindergarten       

Miss Craik – Grade 1       

Mrs. Kosior – Grade 1      

Mrs. Gordon – Grade 2      

Ms. Hatchette – Grade 2       

Mrs. Swanson – Grade 3        

Miss Herget – Grade 3       

Mrs. Patry – Grade 3  

Mrs. Pols – Grade 4       

Mrs. Colhoun – Grade 4       

Ms. Chen – Grade 5       

Ms. Braat – Grade 5       

Mrs. Odegard – Music       

Mrs. Bauman & Mrs. Odegard – MakerSpace   


All the best,  

Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser 

Principal, Andrew Sibbald School