Collective Responsibility

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each week we are grateful to have staff from The Cariboo Friendship Society come into our building to work with students and families. We are truly grateful for the work they do and the positive impact they continue to make in our school each day. Thank you, Cariboo Friendship Society, for being such an important part of our community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7de8af0f-e2ec-4a29-a632-1eb509f5eb3b?fingerprint=ppb20260519185238" alt="Cariboo Friendship Society kelly glen" width="604" height="581" style="width:604px;height:581px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This May, we were fortunate to be able to take part in HUB Cycling's "Everybody Rides" program. With a huge amount of support from both HUB and Mary Forbes from the Conservation Society, we saw 100 students get on bikes for a week. Students learned safety tips, new skills, and had a blast riding with friends. We even saw a few students learn to ride for the first time.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d39f7688-a28a-43fb-9bd5-b73752a38317?fingerprint=ppb20260519185000" alt="Everybody Rides kelly glen" width="561" height="969" style="width:561px;height:969px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are so fortunate to have a PAC that supports our dreams of expanding our outdoor learning spaces. This year, our PAC has generously donated funds to start the process of transforming our garden space into a true outdoor classroom. So far, their funds have purchased sensory tables and a new mud kitchen.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eca3c109-38b7-455c-8c16-f0ea588f4bdd?fingerprint=ppb20260519184802" alt="PAC supports our outdoor classroom kelly glen" width="614" height="819" style="width:614px;height:819px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Tsilqot'in Language Teacher Mrs. Jack, and ICSW worker Mrs. Guichon took their Language Class to TNG for a special day of teachings and cultural activities. Students were spoiled while there - Thank you TNG for all you do for our learning community.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/d41ef0aa-ca4a-4772-99dd-ab3d41a1316b?fingerprint=ppb20251217040307" alt="Community Partnership TNG kelly glen 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/3977531e-b555-43a8-b3b1-a36c26afa124?fingerprint=ppb20251217033916" alt="Community Partnership TNG kelly glen 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mme Jones took all the grade 4s from Nesika (from three different classes) for their first trip to Gavin Lake! Thank you to Mike and staff at Gavin Lake for opening up this new opportunity for our grade four students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0df67195-d72c-419b-93b2-39bf4e094e22?fingerprint=ppb20251217033659" alt="All grade 4s visit Gavin Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5c47b488-f82c-4f24-9e59-d07c32b3a864?fingerprint=ppb20251217034103" alt="All grade 4s visit Gavin Lake" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph"><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you Williams Lake Staff Sergeant McKinnon his BC RCMP colleagues for spending time at Nesika this morning: talking through the importance of emergency routines like fire drills, hold and secure, and lockdown. Our students know these are routines we take seriously and why. We appreciate it!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6aeec544-c52b-5ee5-af87-9fe122e87590?fingerprint=ppb20251217034408" alt="8yb93iuq.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e10cf5b2-de14-5357-b31b-b78cab334cdc?fingerprint=ppb20251217040405" alt="1e0ig78v.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ms. Campsall’s grade 5/6 crew has been over at Columneetza working on a STEM Egg drop with Mr. Shephard’s grade 9s! Today was the day… Congrats J &amp; D on your win! When the leadership class partners with our grade sixes and students build relationships, the transition to the middle school seems less intimidating. Thanks Columneetza!</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e48927c0-e1cd-4458-af85-3f2520662762?fingerprint=ppb20260127215923" alt="Nesika and Columneetza Buddies1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/50c14480-c70b-4f8f-8e1b-dfdd21ddb4ca?fingerprint=ppb20260127215924" alt="Nesika and Columneetza Buddies2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Today we had special visitor Cpl. Handel in to talk with our grade 5/6 classes about personal safety, weapons, conflicts and growing up. Our students had questions! Thank you for visiting our students and school today! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/dd3b2cd7-77d2-4529-802e-6edb31086dec?fingerprint=ppb20251217040352" alt="Supporting Student Safety" width="462" height="346" style="width:462px;height:346px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cariboo Festival is back and we have encouraged students to sign up for Speech Arts! Visit the station outside our library if you’d like to look. We love supporting our students to challenge themselves to participate in this long-time community event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b051ef71-b430-49c4-9447-374ce9487fae?fingerprint=ppb20251217035607" alt="mdxjlhip" width="492" height="345" style="width:492px;height:345px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous support worker, Jenn Bauerochse spends time ensuring all students feel loved and ready for the day by inviting students to “spa day”. A brush and a braid and they’re on the way.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/6c569a1d-4565-42d8-b59d-066db0e4122a?fingerprint=ppb20251217034408" alt="nry8aarl" width="486" height="406" style="width:486px;height:406px"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nesika Elementary</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Shane from SD27 Grounds dept. built Nesika an awesome fire barrel and stocked us with fire wood. We celebrated the end of January in style. We might have started a new tradition! Thanks everyone for making our vision a reality.</span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eeddacce-bd7f-46f3-a503-c8ce988c0ee4?fingerprint=ppb20260130004741" alt="New Fire Pit1 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/9c3cba6b-00ba-49d8-aa68-f64997306cbf?fingerprint=ppb20260130004743" alt="New Fire Pit2 holly zurak" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></th></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When Cataline had to close for the day, staff spent the day learning and teaching alongside each other at Nesika. Staff were able to make connections and discoveries to take home. Thanks for hosting us Nesika!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/aea97360-4e47-51f4-99fc-4d2fb251cb9c?fingerprint=ppb20251217035552" alt="i6h48fid.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/884f447e-7e6a-5975-a896-4ad2521d8b92?fingerprint=ppb20251217034631" alt="uh5xpohr.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are ALL responsible for working together for the success of ALL students. At Nesika, we know that focusing on wrapping around and strengthening the core relationship of teacher-student-families will improve student success. Over a hundred families joined us for an engaging holiday-style Family Board Games Night. Many thanks to our PAC and student leadership group for supporting this event.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/2ba834a9-f157-5e40-a846-354b545cf215?fingerprint=ppb20251217033835" alt="lrb87k3z.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The amazing students at École Nesika Elementary decorated coffee sleeves to help spread cheer at local coffee shop, The Bean Counter. Check them out!</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7bac42ba-eb27-5878-870c-c80303e8c6f7?fingerprint=ppb20251217034541" alt="k3g9mbft.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Vote is an authentic learning program that provides students with the opportunity to experience the voting process firsthand and practice the habits of active and informed citizenship. The activities are intended to inform students about government and the electoral process, enhance information literacy skills, encourage research into the candidates and issues, and foster dialogue among students and their families. Students take on the role of election workers and coordinate a vote within their school. Participating students cast ballots for the election candidates running in the school’s electoral district. The results are shared publicly after the close of polls.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/71f7f01c-8897-5ab3-91d0-54d5472cbb02?fingerprint=ppb20251217034422" alt="slv57c2w.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/e0b420f6-8f2d-56e1-a497-2bd006225f5a?fingerprint=ppb20251217040405" alt="p1zu5r3d.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nesika staff and students welcomed 3 members of the Williams Lake Mustangs hockey team. New members of the WL community, they generously gave of their time to get to know our community of learners. Students were visibly excited to have them in our building and asked some excellent questions to help build relationships and make connections. The players helped some student volunteers to get recess equipment ready for our classes to enjoy as well. We are grateful to these athletes for lifting spirits and promoting healthy, active living.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/14a15954-e2cf-59da-924f-ca73ddebfbc1?fingerprint=ppb20251217033726" alt="3f0gc0xa.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5e66c29d-a68f-52d4-8d27-03192315d02b?fingerprint=ppb20251217034103" alt="155pdxyh.jpg" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>