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A/Principal’s December Message…
I would like to take a few minutes to thank everyone who have supported me during my time as the acting principal. It has been quite the learning curve, but with everyone’s support, I have managed to stay on top of things. Thank you to the Chief and Council for their confidence in my ability to act as a temporary fill in. Special thanks to Velvet, HR, MK and to our wonderful staff here at LSK. Everyone has been so supportive and helpful.
For our staff who are currently on medical leave, I wish you all the best for this holiday season and hope to see you all in the new year. Make sure you take care of yourselves and be good… Santa is watching!
Our elementary Mi’kmaw teachers are going to be busy for the next few weeks. They will be creating the Christmas concert program with our students. Our film and video students will be responsible for recording and editing the concert. Due to Covid protocols, our concert will be filmed for viewing at a later date.
Speaking of Covid, a notice was sent home regarding one of our teachers who might have been in contact with an infected person. Please feel assured that our Health Centre and 811 were contacted asap. Following the covid protocols, that teacher was asked to leave the building immediately and the classroom was closed. Students were redirected to another classroom prior to the start of classes and the classroom was thoroughly cleaned. The teacher has since tested negative and will be retested again prior to returning to work. Every Monday our staff are required to complete a covid test before coming in to work. We are doing everything in our power to keep our staff and students safe.
There are also some cases of Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Coxsockievirus). It is usually a mild infection and the virus lives in the mouth, throat and feces of an infected person. It may take 3-6 days before symptoms appear… sores inside the mouth (tongue & gums) and/or blisters on the hands and feet. Your child should stay home until the fever passes and the blisters/sores dry up. This is a very contagious disease.
The Scholastic Book Fair is finally back after two years of cancellations. The dates for the book fair are from December 6th to 10th. Due to covid protocols our fair will be a little different this year. Parents/guardians and community members will be able to shop between 3pm to 5pm. You will be asked to show your proof of full vaccination, wear a mask, hand sanitize and maintain social distancing. This is for the protection of students and staff
The staff here at LSK would like to say… Etawey Wli Nipi Alusutman aq Pusu’l Puna’ne. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Enjoy your time with your loved ones… and remember… kindness goes a long way, especially to those in need.
Sharon Culbertson
A/Principal
Dec
Kwe’ All,
For the month of December, Early Mi’kmaw Language will be working on making crafts, learning songs and doing for others. This month’s teachings are a combination of Love, Respect, Truth and Humility. Thinking of others, instead of ourselves!
Wishing you all the best in 2022
Kesalul
Mise’l & Students
December 2021 Newsletter
LSK staff and student would like to wish you all… Nipi Alasutmamk aq Pusuʼ Punaʼne!
Principal’s October 2021 Message…
Kwe,
Etek tekik. Fall is here. It’s getting cold. Elementary students had a great time going Apple Picking at Noggins Farm. We are so happy to be able to go on field trips once again. Students are continuing to wear masks in common areas, screen for Covid symptoms, have their temperatures taken and sanitizing their hands regularly
On September 30th we planned to celebrate the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation by coming together safely with students of Shubenacadie Elementary for outdoor cultural activities. Due to the rain we have postponed our plans to Wednesday, October 6th. Our staff and Junior high students will lead cultural activities. These activities will build pride in who we are as Mi’kmaq people and also strengthen relationships to build reconciliation by teaching about the Mi’kmaq.
Each morning we start our day with the morning announcement which includes our land acknowledgment, an inspirational quote, Mi’kmaq words/phrases of the day and the Mi’kmaq honour song sung by primary to grade 3 students. October is Mi’kmaq history month. At LSK we use the Nova Scotia Treaty Education Framework for age appropriate teachings of residential schools and treaties throughout the year, not only in October.
October 14 we will celebrate Nitapday by learning and modelling kindness and friendship. Kindness builds stronger relationships and connections. On October 15th, staff will participate in a Professional Development workshop hosted by Dr. Jody Carrington. Other MK schools will also be able to experience this workshop virtually. Dr. Jody Carrington will discuss trauma, resilience, connections and relationships. We are continuing to focus on strengthening relationships with each other, our students and our community. Please feel free to reach out to our staff with any concerns you may have, as we are here to support you.
This month’s seven sacred teachings we are focusing on is Mikitelsulti, courage or bravery. Bravery is doing something that frightens you. It is doing something with your whole heart when you cannot predict the outcome. Everytime we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. We are bravest when we are connected with others.
Last year we sold Nourish Your Roots Boxes and shared them with elders in our community. Like last year, you can order boxes online at https://shop.nourishns.ca Boxes of fruits and vegetables that are purchased can be picked up at the Community Center on Wednesday, October 27th from 2:15pm-5:45 pm. Go to https://shop.nourishns.ca to place your order for a box of fruit and vegetables. Proceeds of sales go to our gardening program if you select our school when you buy a Nourish Your Roots box online.
Thanksgiving is October 11th and a day in which we give thanks for all we have and the people we have in our lives. It is a day we show our gratitude and we celebrate with a large meal. Thanksgiving was originally a day to give thanks for the harvest season and because Canada is more northern, we celebrate it before our southern neighbours, the United States.
Keep your eyes and ears open for our upcoming outdoor Fall Fair at LSK. We look forward to seeing our community on the LSK school grounds. To learn more about our activities, events and projects stay tuned to our website at www.lskschool.ca
October
Hello there everyone! Hard to believe one month is now gone and only nine months left. But who is counting. So far, so good.
The learning centre is once again accommodating students from grade seven to grade twelve. Teachers and students have been great and have shown confidence in the learning centre and its staff. This year the Learning Centre is also offering Tourism for a couple of students who need the course. This just started and the students have been learning about Nova Scotia and the importance of its Tourism industry.
Well, that’s it for me.
Cheers! Mr. Mac