​Good Afternoon École Nestor Community,

A few announcements for the week:​

Upcoming Dates
Thursday, November 27 – Grade 5 Volleyball Jamboree – After School
Monday, December 1 – Theatrix – Seussical The Musical Performance – 1:15 PM
December 1 to 5 – Holiday Hamper Gift Card Drive
Friday, December 5 – Grinch Day
Wednesday, December 3 – Holiday Hip Hop Classes Begin
Tuesday, December 9 – Choir at Lougheed Mall
Wednesday, December 10 – PAC Cookie Decorating Day
Friday, December 12 – First Term Reports Published to the Family Portal
Wednesday, December 17 – Hip Hop Performances: CAST A – 9:30 AM & CAST B – 1:30 PM
Thursday, December 18 – Hip Hop Performances: CAST B – 9:30 AM & CAST A – 1:30 PM
Friday, December 19 – Last Day of School Before Winter Break, Early Dismissal @ 1:40 PM & Pyjama Day
Monday, January 5 – Schools Reopen After Winter Break

Holiday Hamper Gift Card Campaign Kicks Off Next Week!  
Nestor will be once again be collecting gift cards for our Holiday Hamper Drive this year.

We are asking for gift card donations which we will distribute to families DIRECTLY in our school community. The suggested amount is $10 but we will graciously accept any amount from any business that we can redirect to those who are doing their best to keep up with the current financial landscape (cash is welcome as well). Please make sure the gift card amount is written on the card clearly if the denomination isn't printed on the card.

Some suggestions for gift cards are:

• PC (President's Choice) which can be used at Superstore and No Frills
• Save-On-Foods
• Walmart
• Shoppers Drug Mart

Ultimately, any gift card will help us put together support to make the holidays brighter for families.

*Every time a student brings in a gift card, they will be invited to the office to personally put an ornament on our Nestor Christmas Tree. We want every ornament on our tree to reflect the spirit of generosity of our students and families in our community as we work together to support each other.
 
Support For The Holidays
The cost of living in BC continues to put a financial strain on many families. If you would like any extra support this year for the holidays, please fill in this short survey found HERE by Monday, December 8^th. All responses will be treated as confidential, and we will distribute the support in a discreet way before the Winter Break.  

Winter Holiday Hip Hop Performance Information
Nestor is pleased to be presenting our Hip Hop Holiday Spectacular on Wednesday, December 17^th and Thursday, December 18^th.

There will be two performances each day, with half the school performing at different times each day – PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE DATES CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU'RE PLANNING TO ATTEND THE CORRECT PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR CHILD.
 
The following classes will be performing on:
Wednesday, December 17^th at 9:15 AM and Thursday, December 18^th at 1:30 PM
Cast A

Div. 1 - Ms. Torres

Div. 3 - Mr. Djekanovic

Div. 6 – Ms. Dorcas

Div. 8 – Ms. Pandolfo

Div. 9 – Ms. Coghill

Div. 12 - Mme Hawker

Div. 13 – Mme Loss

Div. 16 – Mme Murray

Div. 18 – Mme Strain

The following classes will be performing on:
Wednesday, December 17^th at 1:30 PM and Thursday, December 18^th at 9:15 AM

Cast B

Div. 2 – Ms. Sibley

Div. 4 – Mr. Baldwin

Div. 5 – Ms. Peressin

Div. 7 – Ms. Trainor

Div. 10 – Ms. Kokkas

Div. 11 – Mme Arounothay

Div. 14 – Mme Renning

Div. 15 – Mme Catana

Div. 17 – Mme Didovic

Doors will open 20 minutes before the performance. The exterior gym doors will be open at the back of the school for entry for all performances.

 
PAC Fundraising Information – Purdys Chocolates
Nestor PAC Purdys Fundraiser – please click HERE for information about the Winter 2025 Purdys Chocolatier Fundraiser or see attached flyer – deadline to order is November 29^h with pick up on December 9^th.

Finally…Thank You for Your Support with our Book Fair Last Week!
Please see the attached thank you letter for all our community's support for our Scholastic Book Fair last week.