Dear DDS Families, 

It’s the time of year to ‘walk like a penguin’! We would like to say thank you to our relief facility operator Tim Taylor who is spending countless hours chipping ice and doing his best to improve walkway conditions. We continue to put down gravel and ice melt but if there is a particular area in need of attention, please call the school office. Until the ice melts, please use the pathways that are cleared and adjust your entry door choice as needed. 

Have a great 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  

 

School Council Needs You!  

The next School Council meeting will be February 21st at 6:30 pm. Meeting information and an online link for those who prefer to attend virtually will be sent closer to the date. At this meeting school administration will review budget information and engage parents in important decisions regarding next year. 

We are actively looking for new members to join our School Council for next year. Some of the positions on school council require little time yet make a big difference. There are also roles which a police clearance is not needed as they do not require you to be at the school. Being part of School Council also allows you to add your voice towards making important school decisions which impact every student in our school.  

To continue running our DDS School Council, we need the following positions to be filled for the 2024-25 School Year. More in-depth descriptions of these essential volunteer positions can be found on our school website here. 

·         Chair 

·         Co-Chair 

·         Secretary 

Please email douglasdaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com for more information. 

 

Upcoming Dates: 

Feb 7 G1 – AHS Vaccinations (Only applies to students who received a letter) 

Feb 13 G2 – Field Trip to Studio Bell  

Feb 14 Valentine’s Day 

Healthy Hunger – Out of Chaos Cookies 

Feb 15 & 16 Teacher’s Convention – No School for Students 

Feb 19 Family Day - No School for Students 

Feb 20 G5 – WinSport Skiing (Day 2 of 2) 

Read-a-Thon (February 2- to March 8) 

Feb 21 School Council Meeting 6:30pm – 7:30pm 

Feb 22 Healthy Hunger – A & W 

Feb 28 Pink Shirt Day 

 

Valentine’s Day – February 14th:  

Celebrating the themes of friendship and belonging, through the sharing of Valentine’s cards at school is a fun and important tradition to some families. On February 14th, teachers will set aside some time in the afternoon for students who wish to distribute Valentine’s cards for the class. There will be no classroom parties or sharing of food during this time. Families can order a ‘fun snack’ for that day through Healthy Hunger if you choose to participate. https://healthyhunger.ca/ The order deadline is Friday February 9th. 

 

Before & After Care Absence Notifications: 

Just a friendly reminder to contact your childcare provider if your child is absent or picked up early. 

 

Central Fee Waiver – 2022-2023 Deadline Extended: 

The 2022-2023 central fee deadline has been extended.  If you wish to apply for a central waiver (Transportation and Lunch Supervision fees) please email FeeWaiver@cbe.ab.ca  

 

2023-2024 Yearbook – Now Available: 

The 2023-2024 Yearbook is now available to purchase through your MyCBE Account under Student Fees- School Based Optional Fees.  The cost is $30.00 each.   

 

Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open: 

2024-2025 Kindergarten registration will open on 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.  See attached registration guide. Douglasdale School will continue to offer a half-day program, 5 days a week. 

Kindergarten-Registration-Guide.pdf 

 

Planned Absences over 5 days: 

Vacations or planned absences over five days require a Extended Absence form completed and returned to the office before you leave for your trip.  Please click on the link to complete. 

 

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