Nutrition Plan

MON 

Breakfast: Cereal, Milk, Fruit
Lunch: BB4CK bagged lunch     
TUE 

Breakfast: Muffins, Yogurt, Fruit
Lunch: Chicken Soup, grilled sandwiches, fruit & veggies   
WED 

Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs, Nutrigrain Bars, Fruit
Lunch: French Toast Sticks, Fruit & Veggies      
THUR 

Breakfast: Pan Granola Bars, Fruit, Yogurt Tubes, Cheese Strings
Lunch: Beef Soup, Quesadillas, Fruit & Veggies    
FRI 

Breakfast: Parfait & fruit   

Looking Forward 
Explore our school calendar on our website for upcoming dates and important information

Dec 6 - Elder Advisory Council

Dec 7 - Spirit North - every Thursday (outdoor learning weather permitting)
Dec 8 - Non-Instruction Day - No School 
Dec 11 – Ms. Chantel Visit  
Dec 13 – Wear-it-Wednesday – Ugly Christmas Sweater
Dec 14 - Winter Solstice Gathering
Dec 20 - Santa Visit 
Dec 21 – Fall Blessing with Elder Saa’kokoto (10:00 am to noon)
Dec 22 – Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
Jan 8 – First Day of Classes after Winter Break

Dental and Health Benefits 

Did you know that if you are not eligible for non-insured health benefits or any other government health assistance and you have a low income, you might be eligible to receive Alberta Child Health benefits from the Government? This entitles you to coverage for prescriptions, dental services, and prescription glasses for your child. 
For more information, visit:  https://www.alberta.ca/alberta...

Dental Health: If you are not covered by any health benefits and do not qualify for Alberta Child Health benefits, you may qualify for dental support through the Federal Government's dental benefit for children under 12. For more information visit: 
https://www.canada.ca/en/reven...

Eye Exams: Did you realize that your child is eligible for a complimentary annual eye examination? Explore this opportunity by visiting any optician for additional details. To schedule an appointment, ensure you have your child's Alberta Health Care card. Additionally, if your kindergarten-aged child requires glasses, they can receive them at no cost through the 'Eye See Eye Learn' program. 
For more information visit:  https://www.optometrists.ab.ca...

Winter Solstice Gathering

Niitsitapi Learning Centre students and families are invited to join us for our Winter Solstice Gathering event on Thursday, December 14 from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Many special guests are joining to engage families in traditional cultural activities such as storytelling, dancing, singing  and drumming. There will also be outdoor activities offered so dress for the weather. A bbq hot dog snack and chips will be provided. There is a limited capacity of two tickets per child. Please call the main office at 403-817-3404 to RSVP.  
 
Fall Blessing Ceremony
Niitsitapi Learning Centre families are invited to join us in a Time of Reflection & Celebration Ceremony with Elder Saa’kokoto on December 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Further details will be provided following the Winter Solstice Gathering.

Inii’s Insights
The winter solstice is a celebration of light returning to Turtle Island. It is the shortest day of the year; Grandfather Sun will begin to shine for longer each day bringing the promise of warmer weather, growth, and new life. Darkness can represent struggle, and light brings hope of easier times. Elder Saa'kokoto has shared that the Solstice begins a new year in the Blackfoot tradition. It is a time for reflection, to look back at past moons and look forward to the “new sun” of the future; a time to appreciate what has transpired during the past year, the lessons that have been learned, and to set new intentions for the time to come. It is a time of significance and celebration. We celebrate light and the return of Grandfather Sunlight sustains life and for that, we have gratitude for all of creation.

• sstoyi: winter (Blackfoot) 
• waniyedu : winter (Stoney Nakoda) 
• zask'a: winter (Tsuu'tina) 
• l'ivayr: winter (Michif)