Happy Friday Douglasdale Families! 

This week our DDS community engaged in different learning activities about the significance of Remembrance Day. Teaching students about Remembrance Day is an essential way to ensure that the sacrifices of past and present military personnel are appreciated and remembered. Our grade 5 students hosted a school-wide assembly where students shared what Remembrance Day means to them, sang songs of peace and hope, and each class placed a wreath as a symbol of respect and remembrance for our fallen soldiers. There are many Remembrance Day Ceremonies happening around Calgary on November 11 geared towards families. You can find out more information on Calgary’s Family Fun website. 

We hope you have a wonderful Fall Break ahead! We look forward to welcoming students back at school on November 15th. 

Heather, Monique and Sue 

DDS Administrative Team 

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Upcoming Dates: 

Nov 10 -14 Fall Break – No School 

Nov  15 Classes Resume 

Nov 17 Healthy Hunger - Saucy Bread Company 

Nov 20 National Child Day 

Nov 21- 24 Book Fair 

Nov 22 Parent / Teacher Conferences Booking closes at 11:59pm 

Nov 23 Teacher / Parent Conferences (evening) 

Healthy Hunger – EDO 

Nov 24 Teacher / Parent Conferences (morning) - No School for students 

Nov 27 G1 - (Ms. Bielefeld) Open Minds (all week - Nov 27 to Dec 1) 

Nov 28 G4 – Telus Spark 

Nov 29 School Council Meeting 6:30pm to 7:30pm 

Nov 30 G5 – Leighton Arts Centre 

Dec 6 G1 – In School Activity – Calgary Wildlife 

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

Dec 20 G1 – Winter Concert 9:30am 

Dec 20 G2-4 – Winter Concert 7:00pm 

Dec 21 G2-4 – Winter Concert 9:30am 

Dec 22 Last day of class (Winter break) 

Jan 8 Classes resume 

 

IMPORTANT: Winter Concert – Date Correction:

We have made a change to our Winter concert dates, see below: 

December 20 – Grade 1 starting at 9:30am, doors open at 9:15am 

December 20 – Grade 2-4 starting at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:45pm 

December 21 – Grade 2-4 starting at 9:30am, doors open at 9:15am 

 

NEW: Sign up for November/December Student Clubs:

Just Dance Club: Mrs. Otterson will be hosting a weekly dance club for grades 1 and 2 students on Tuesday/Thursdays from Nov. 21 to Dec. 14. Students will eat lunch with their class and then will meet in the Learning Commons at 12:10 on Tuesdays/Thursdays to have fun dancing together. Register here. 

Bench Dogdeball: Grade 3 students are invited to join Mrs. McKay/Mrs. Koleyak in the gym for a fast-paced lunchtime game of Bench Dodgeball. Students will eat lunch in their classroom and then meet in the gymnasium at 1:00 pm. Register here. 

Minecraft Education Challenge Club: Mrs. Kesler and Mrs. Krieger invite grades 4 and 5 students to meet in the Learning Commons on November 8th for an information meeting about the DDS Minecraft Education Challenge. Students will eat with their class on this day and then meet in the Learning Commons at 1:00 pm to learn more. Register here. 

 

Dropping off / Pick Up: 

We have received a number of concerns from residents regarding parents using non parking zones and children exiting vehicles into the traffic lane when dropping off and picking up their children at the front of the school.  Please remember to park in the designated spots. This may mean parking further from the school and having a short walk during high traffic times.  

 

Spare Clothing in backpacks: 

Due to the wet ground, we have had a number of students falling in the mud and we have limited supply of extra clothes at school. If possible, please provide a spare set of clothing in your child(ren)’s backpacks. If your child has come home with clothing provided by the office, please wash these items and return them in your child’s backpack. 

 

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