Happy Friday Douglasdale Families,

We had a busy week of learning off-site for many of our students. Grade one students from Mrs. Bielefeld’s class spent the week downtown, grade four students enjoyed learning at Telus Spark, and grade five students explored the Leighton Art Centre. Thank you to our DDS family members who volunteered to ensure our students could learn through these amazing experiences. We appreciate our volunteers!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Heather, Monique and Sue,

DDS Administrative Team

Follow along our DDS Instagram pages to stay up to date with school events and learning!  @dds346cbe and @ddsschoolcouncil

 

Upcoming Dates:

Dec 6              G1 – In School Activity – Calgary Wildlife

Dec 7              KG – Police Guest Speaker Presentation & Healthy Hunger - IHOP

Dec 8              Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

Dec 11-15       G1 – (Ms. Haggard) Open Minds (all week)

Dec 15             Healthy Hunger – Kernels Popcorn

Dec 20             G1 – Winter Concert 9:30am

Dec 20             G2-4 – Winter Concert 7:00pm

Dec 21             G2-4 – Winter Concert 9:30am & Healthy Hunger – Taco Time

Dec 22             Last day of class (11:45am dismissal - Winter break)

Jan 8                Classes resume

Jan 11              Healthy Hunger – Pizza Hut

Jan 15              Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

Jan 16              G4 Calgary Waste Management (Ms. Koehler’s class)

Jan 17              G4 Calgary Waste Management (Ms. Kesler & Ms. Audette classes)

                        School Council Meeting 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Jan 18              KG – Telus Spark

Jan 19              Healthy Hunger – Kernels Popcorn

Jan 25              Healthy Hunger – Subway

Jan 30              G5 WinSport Skiing (Day 1 of 2)

Report Cards go live in parent accounts

 

Volunteers NEEDED:

Field trips are an important part of learning. We must have a certain number of volunteers in order for classes to go on a field trip. Many teachers have shared that they are struggling with getting enough volunteers. If you have not yet signed up to be a school volunteer, and would be willing to help, here is the process for volunteer clearance:

1.You can find the annual volunteer form to fill out from our School website.

 2. Bring the completed annual volunteer form and two forms of government ID (including one with a photo) to the school.

3. You will receive an email from the office to apply for your ePIC. The cost of this process is $21.25.  

4. Calgary Police will send you an email confirming your results are now ready.  Sign into your CPS account and access your letter.

5. Submit a copy of this letter to the office in person or email Sue Naylor at senaylor@cbe.ab.ca . The school will process your ePIC letter and clear you for volunteering.

6. You are now ready to volunteer!

 

How to pay your school fees:

Legal Guardians are responsible for paying student school fees each year. 

Field Trips fees need to be paid prior to the event taking place. 

Central Fees, Lunch Supervision, Student Supply Fee and Transportation (if applicable) must be paid before June 30, 2024. 

You can pay online using your My CBE Account or by debit/credit card at the school.

 

2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration:

2024-2025 Kindergarten registration will open in January 15, 2024.  Kindergarten students must be 5 years by December 31, 2024.  At least one legal guardian must reside in one of our catchment areas – Douglasdale, Douglas Glen or Quarry Park.  All registration must be completed online via your MyCBE account for parents with children in the CBE and via School Engage for new families to the CBE.  Douglasdale School will continue to offer a half-day program, 5 days a week.

 

Reporting Absences / Lates:

If your child is going to be late or absent, please either call the school office 403-777-6177 Ext. 1 or email Ms. Naylor senaylor@cbe.ab.ca before 9:05am.  Please speak clearly and slowly when leaving a message and include:

1. Your child’s name

2. Teacher's name 

3. Reason for the absence or late

Please email your child's teacher and Ms. Naylor senaylor@cbe.ab.ca  if you are picking your child up early from school.

 

School Office Hours:

If you need to contact the office, the hours are as follows:

Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm