New Minas Elementary School
May 2016
34 Jones Road, New Minas,
Nova Scotia, Canada B4N 3N1
Phone: 902-681-4900 Fax: 902-681-4904
Website: newminaselem.ednet.ns.ca
Principal: Eric Trahan
E-mail: [email protected]
Vice Principal: Diana Dunn
E- mail: [email protected]
Secretaries: Mary Gammon & Brenda Davison
E-mail: [email protected]
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In recognition of Earth Day, our students and staff
recently held an assembly in order to highlight some
of our school-based environmental programs.
Students took part in a wide variety of Green
Activities that surely helped reduce our environmental
footprint on our Planet. Some of the activities
included: weeding and composting our garden plots,
sweeping the rocks from the pavement area back into
the playground equipment, picking up garbage in and
around the school, updating our garden beds with
new 4X4’s, pledging to wear a sweater so that we
could reduce the heat by two degrees, packing a
litter-less lunch for a day as well as a host of other
special events. Thanks to Mme McOrmond and the
rest of the Green Team for these great initiatives.
Please note that our grade 5 students will be traveling
to EMS for an orientation on May 30th. EMS will also
be hosting a meeting for new Grade 5 parents on May
30th at 7:00pm. More information on this will be sent
home soon.
Reminder that if you have a child who will be starting
Grade Primary at New Minas Elementary School, or
you know someone with a child who will be starting
at NMES for the first time, in September 2016, please
phone the school so we can continue to compile our
contact lists as accurately as possible. Please note
that the cut-off date for new primaries turning five is
December 31st of the year they are to start school.
Lastly, I’d like to congratulate Thomas Murimboh
who recently won a Regional Science Fair Award for
his project De-Tangled Proteins. I'd also like to
congratulate our choir and Ms. Frampton for their
Gold Medal performance at Music Festival, and for
being awarded the University Women’s Trophy for
highest scoring choir.
Eric Trahan, principal NMES
PTA
April has been a productive month for the PTA!
We’ve started running the WeDo Lego robotics
program on Thursday afternoons. So far it’s been a
great experience for the children involved and we
look forward to continuing the program. A big thanks
to Shari Hadley and Catherine Nathanson for
volunteering to run the program every Thursday
afternoon 
This past weekend was the first Mini Monster Sale
at NMES. It was a huge success!!! Thanks to
everyone who donated items and baked goods,
volunteered their time, came to check it out, or joined
as a vendor. Also a big shout out to Tammy Millet
who founded this sale and is helping us to continue it.
We look forward to running this event twice a year
(in September and April).
Finally, as we look forward to May and June, we
want to announce that we will be having a Family
Fun Day at the beginning of June. There will be a
free-will BBQ and fun and games for the family. This
will be in place of the Fun Fair, but will be just as fun
and will be a much more relaxed atmosphere. Please
feel free to contact [email protected] with
any questions or concerns.
Donations
We would like to thank The Atlantic Superstore, Pita
Pit, and Walmart for their ongoing support of our
students and programs. Also we would like to thank
Theresa King for her donation of a popcorn maker.
ballot at SportChek/ Pita Pit. Ballots may also be
made available at your school (may vary depending
Late Arrivals
Students settle into their morning routine at school
each day at 8:05 a.m. Parents and guardians are
encouraged to bring their child(ren) to school prior to
this time to optimize learning and ensure morning
routines can be followed. Children who arrive late
miss important morning routines in their classrooms
which include a review of the daily schedule. These
classroom organizational times establish routine and
provide students with a positive start. Thank you for
your support with this matter.
Owner CBI -KINGS
Notes From the Music Room
On 10th May our students at NMES will have an
opportunity to see the Junior Annapolis Valley
Honour Choir as they will be giving a performance at
our school at 11:00am. Students in grades 4 and 5
will be able to audition for this choir on Monday 24th
May in the music room at lunch time. Forms will go
home to all those interested in mid May.
Parent/Community Visitors
As per school board policy, please check in with the
school office staff to pick up a school visitor tag upon
arrival at New Minas Elementary School. This
procedure is important to ensure that all visitors are
identified to provide safety in the school. Your
cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Community Events
CBI-KINGS Physiotherapy Clinic, SportChek and
The Pita Pit in New Minas have partnered to
celebrate National Physiotherapy Month in MAY.
We are asking Students to fill out a ballot to win
$300.00 worth of gym equipment for their school and
a lunch for their class provided by the Pita Pit. Go to
our website at www.kingsphysio.com and or The
Advertiser/Register in MAY for ballots or pick up a
on school).The winner will be announced at the end
of May.
Thank you Monique Comeau
Art Classes at Cotton Tale Cafe and Play with
Colleen Gerrits
Students aged Primary to Gr. 5 are invited to join
Art Classes with Colleen Gerrits at Cotton Tale Café
and Play (right next door to the school). $80
provides your child with 5 fun art classes (5
completed projects), and a chaperone to safely walk
the art students from New Minas Elementary school
to Cotton Tale Cafe and Play right after school.
Please pack a peanut free after school snack. We will
have snack in the art room before we begin our art
class. Parents pick up students at 4:15 from the
Cafe. (or come earlier for a drink and a snack!)
Classes will be held on May 9, May 16, May 30,
June 6 and June 13. Register by emailing
[email protected]. Questions? Email or call
me at #902-542-9883. Please note that there will be
no art class on any day there is no school. I am
looking forward to more creativity!
Thank You!
Colleen
Need a fun and creative evening out?! We have
started something new and exciting at Cotton Tale for
adults... Paint Nights!!! Absolutely no painting
experience necessary! Come out to Cotton Tale Café
and Play to join local artist Colleen Gerrits as she
walks you through the process of creating your very
own painting on Thursday, April 28 from 7-9 PM.
$40 covers your canvas, painting supplies and
instruction. Like the idea of getting a discount?!
Round up 5 or more friends and pay only $35
each! The cafe will be open to purchase yummy
drinks and tasty treats. You will head home with a
piece of art that you can be proud of! Sign up by
calling Cotton Tale Café and Play today at 902-6801691.
Introduction to: Crossfit and basic lifts, beginner
yoga, agility, obstacle courses, introduction to
gymnastics, games and MUCH much more!!
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
runs at Festival Theatre, 504 Main St., Wolfville,
from May 19th - 22nd at 7 p.m. each night with 1:30
p.m. matinees on the 21st and 22nd. Tickets are $20
and are available at the following locations: In
Kentville: Occasions Gifts and Décor, New
Minas: Cotton Tale Café + Play, Wolfville: Box
of Delights and Acadia Box Office.
By adding regular fitness in to your child’s life,
you will be:
Cadance Academy in New Minas will be offering
several dance camps this summer for students aged
four and up. For more information,
visit www.cadanceacademy.ca or contact the office
by email: [email protected] or phone:
679-3616.
Set your children free and let them play outside and
be creative.
A fun week of art and outdoor exploration.
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Creating an opportunity to make
life long friends
Building skills that can improve
their sport
Improving their self esteem
Building a solid foundation for
healthy living
Helping them build strong
muscles, bones and joints
Improving their quantity and
quality of sleep
Improving academic performance
Lowering their risk of chronic
diseases (ex: heart disease,
diabetes)
Creating an overall better mood
Improving motor coordination
ART IN THE GARDEN
Summer Camp at the Harriet Irving Botanical
Gardens with artist and educator Terry Drahos
July 11-15 and August 15-19
9 am to 4 pm
For children 7 to 12
$215 includes all art supplies
Sign up at www.terryhavlisdrahos.com presented by
Uncommon Common Art and the KC Irving Centre.
CrossFit for KIDS Summer Camp!
Ages 6-9 weeks of July 4-8 & August 15-19
Ages 10-12 weeks of July 11-15 & August 22-26
8am – 12pm Monday – Friday $150.00
What will your child be doing at our Crossfit
for Kids Summer Camp?
Children who are active from a young age are
much more likely to grow up as healthy, active,
fit teenagers and adults!
Contact: Ashley Sheridan
902-824-4012 or
[email protected]