Happy Friday Douglasdale Families!

 

Looking ahead into next week, it looks like our warm Fall weather may be coming to an end.  For our new families, we wanted to share information about what to expect. During the winter months, cold temperatures, wind chill and snow can make getting to and from school challenging. Our school and other CBE schools rarely close due to snow or cold weather. Assume we are open unless you hear otherwise from us. Information regarding any school closures due to weather will also be posted on the CBE website, on Twitter (@yyCBEdu) and shared with local news media.

During the winter season we remind parents/guardians of the following:

• Children should be well prepared and dressed appropriately for the weather and not left unattended at bus stops for any period of time, under any circumstances
• Families should ensure that they have back-up care arrangements if transportation is delayed. Children should have a warm place to stay before and after school (i.e. with a neighbour or a nearby relative).
• All CBE schools will remain open to provide a safe, warm and secure environment for students
• School traffic safety remains in place at all times. Please do not drive into the front bus loop or the staff parking lot to maintain safety for all students and access for students who arrive via bus.
• We recognize the value of outdoor breaks such as recess and lunch during the school day, however, when the weather is cold, outdoor breaks may not be a viable option. When temperatures reach -20 Celsius or colder, including the wind-chill factor, it is recommended that students be kept inside for recess or lunch breaks. When temperatures reach –20 Celsius or colder we call this a ‘blue day’ and students will be able to enter the school building starting at 8:35 am and remain in their classrooms for recess, with supervision.

 

The CBE has standardized the weather to use Environment Canada to create continuity for parents, employees, and schools. We know that temperatures can fluctuate around our city and we want to ensure that we are all accessing and viewing the same information. Guidelines are provided for students and cold weather, but if circumstances change, the principal has the final decision. There is a link to the current weather conditions on our school website.

We hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead!

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:

Oct. 25               G4/5 Quidditch Club

Oct. 26                Chess Club

Oct 27                  G4/5 Quidditch Club

Oct. 31                 Halloween – students are invited to wear school-friendly costumes

Nov 1                   G4/5 Quidditch Club – Playoffs

Date change * School Council Meeting 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Nov 2              G3 – Telus Spark

                        Healthy Hunger A & W

Last Chess Club

Nov 3                   G4/5 Quidditch Club – Playoffs

Nov 6              Fall Pictures – Re-Takes

                        Veteran’s Week

Nov 9              Non-Instruction Day – No school for students

Nov 10 -14      Fall Break – No School

Nov  15           Classes Resume

Nov 21- 27      Book Fair

Nov 23            Teacher / Parent Conferences

                        Healthy Hunger – EDO

Nov 24             Teacher / Parent Conferences - 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

 

Student Fees – Partial Payments:

Did you know you can make partial payments for fees in your MyCBE/PowerSchool account?  You can spread the cost of payments instead of paying the amount in full. 

To do this, sign in to your My CBE/PowerSchool account, select Fees & Waivers, select the fee you wish to pay, click on your cart, select payment options, select partial payment, change the green highlighted fee amount to the amount you wish to pay.

If you need help with this, please call or email Ms. Naylor senaylor@cbe.ab.ca

 

Fee Waivers:

What is a Fee Waiver?

A Fee Waiver is an online application legal guardians can complete to have their fees waived if they meet a certain criteria.  

Click on the link for more information.

https://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees-and-waivers/Pages/Waivers.aspx

 

For 2023-2024 Fee Waiver applications, please sign into your MyCBE/Powerschool account, Student Fees & Waivers, Fee Waivers.

For 2022-2023 Fee Waiver applications, please contact Fee Waivers feewaiver@cbe.ab.ca directly.  The deadline is June 30, 2024.

Fee Waivers must be completed annually for central fees (Lunch Supervision / Transportation).

If you need help, please email Ms. Naylor senaylor@cbe.ab.ca or call 403-777-6177.

 

School Based Fees – Need Financial Help?

School based fees (field trips / in school activities) are starting to be added to your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account. 

Please call 403-777-6177 or email Ms. McKay hmmckay@cbe.ab.ca if you need financial assistance.

 

Student Illness:

Just a friendly reminder, if your child is sick, please keep them at home until they are well enough to return to school.

 

Halloween:

Students are invited to wear a costume at school on October 31^st. Classes will have an opportunity to participate in a school-wide parade where they will have a chance to see other costumes and share theirs. Costumes should be child friendly. Please do not send any prop weapons, food items, or treat bags to school. October 31^st will be a regular learning day for students.

 

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

 

School Council Information:

The next School Council meeting will be November 1, 2023. Meeting information and an online link for those who prefer to attend from home online will be sent closer to the date. 

 

Please email douglasdaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com for more information.