The frogs awaken and begin to sing. (Credit: Artist for full Moon: Carrie Marie West, Opaskwayak Cree Nation/Artist for full Moon depictions: Mistawasis Buck, Opaskwayak Cree Nation)
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Iinii Insights|
Blackfoot Elder,Anita Eagle Bear, has shared that the moon in April is called matsiyikkapisaiki'somm (frog moon). Frog Moon Teachings Matsiyikkapisaiki’somm (Frog Moon) takes place, telling us that the frogs will start singing, ending their hibernation period.
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Nutrition Program
| MON | No School |
| TUE | Breakfast: Yogurt, Fruit Cups, cheese, crackers Lunch: Chicken Soup, Cheese Quesadilla, fruit & veggies |
| WED | Breakfast: Nutrigrain Bars, Fruit, Apple-Blueberry Sauce, cheese strings Lunch: Grilled Turkey & Cheese sandwiches, fries, fruit & veggies |
| THUR | Breakfast: Pan Granola Bars, yogurt tubes, Fruit, Hard Boiled Eggs Lunch: Beef Soup, Buns, Fruit, Veggies |
| FRI | Breakfast: Muffins, fruit |
Mon. Apr. 1
| SPRING BREAK- No School |
| Tues. Apr. 2 | Classes Resume- Welcome Back! Spirit North Visit |
| Wed. Apr. 3 | Regular Day |
| Thurs. Apr. 4 | Regular Day |
| Fri. Apr. 5 | Elder Saa'kokoto - Spring Blessing Ceremony |
| Upcoming | 9 –Elder Visit 10- Wear It Wednesday: Superhero Day 16-Knowledge Keeper Visit 19- Non-Instructional Day- NO SCHOOL 25- Celebration of Learning |
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Welcome back, everyone! We hope you had a fantastic spring break filled with relaxation, adventures, and cherished moments. As we return to our routines, let's carry the refreshed energy and enthusiasm from our break into our learning. We have lots of great learning opportunities planned over the next few months and look forward to warmer days out on the land.
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Looking forward|
Elder Saa'kokoto Spring Blessing Ceremony
NLC will be hosting a Spring Blessing Ceremony with Elder Saa'kokoto. More information will be sent to families this week regarding details.
Family Cookbook Submissions
We're seeking recipes to create a Niitsitapi Family Cookbook. If you have a family recipe to share, please send it to Ms. Harmony at htjeffery@cbe.ab.ca along with your child's name. Students will assist in illustrating, and we aim to publish the cookbook for the end 2023/2024 school year.