Dear DDS Families, 

By the end of January, your child’s report card will be available to view in your MyCBE account. Schools no longer provide a printed copy of the report card.  The report card is one of the ways teachers communicate how your child is progressing in their learning. Teachers may also share learning progress through parent/teacher conferences, your child’s daily work and assignments, and other ongoing communication with you.  

What to Expect in Your Child’s Report Card  

CBE began implementing the new Alberta Education Curriculum:   

·         Fall 2022 start:   

·         Mathematics (K-3)  

·         English Language Arts and Literature (K-3)   

·         Physical Education and Wellness (K-6)   

·         Fall 2023 start:   

·         Mathematics (4-6)  

·         English Language Arts and Literature (4-6)   

·         French Language Arts and Literature (K-3)  

·         Science (K-3)  

 In the new curriculum, some things students learn may be new or may have previously been taught in higher grades. Students could be missing foundational pieces from previous grades, and their report card indicators might not be as high as before. This is expected when there is a new curriculum. It might take more than one school year to build these foundational skills. Even though each grade has its own curriculum, many ideas come up again each year, helping students to build on what they already know and do well.  

Teachers continue to make learning interesting and inspiring and are adapting to students' needs during this transition. As always, if you have questions about your child's learning, please reach out to their teacher. 

 

Kindergarten Report Cards  

Kindergarten teachers will report progress to parents / legal guardians via January and June report cards.  

·         In January, progress in English Language Arts and Literature and Math will be communicated to parents / legal guardians via the report card. Other subject areas will be visible online but will be blank (these subjects will not appear on PDF versions).  

·         In June, progress in all discipline areas will be communicated to parents / legal guardians via the report card. 

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  

 

Douglasdale Apparel: 

We have opened our online clothing store for families to purchase regular DDS t-shirts and hoodies, in addition to special edition shirts for Pink Shirt Day, reflecting DDS’ commitment to being kind citizens. You can access the online store here: https://stores.freshbrandgear.com/douglasdale_school/shop/home 

 

Upcoming Dates: 

Jan 30 G5 WinSport Skiing (Day 1 of 2) 

Report Cards go live in MyCBE Powerschool accounts 

Feb 1 Black History Month 

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

Feb 13 G2 – 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 

 

Student Club Invitation – Registration Required: 

Students in grades 1 and 2 are invited to register for our upcoming Friendship Bracelet club. Additional details and registration are available here.  

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to register for our upcoming Craft club. Additional details and registration are available here. 

 

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