Happy Friday! 

This week DDS excitedly revealed our new Serenity Spot in our central gathering space we call the ‘Piazza’. This lush living wall and aquarium unit is designed as a regulation space where students can use nature and connection with others to help them be ready-to-learn and regulate. Our previous wall had reached the end of its’ life cycle, and we are very thankful to Calgary-based TevaGrow for working with us to design not only a new custom wall, but exciting opportunities for students to learn from the ecosystem and its’ innovative technology. Check out our Instagram page for a sneak peak of what students will learn more about in the weeks to come.  

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend ahead! 

DDS Administrative Team 

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

Urgent - Casino Volunteers Needed:

We are still looking for our last volunteer for the count room working 11:00pm to 3:45am on Thursday May 8, 2025.  This is an essential fundraiser for our school and thank you so much for supporting our students and school.  

We are also looking for a few volunteers to cover any unexpected absences on the days.  Please contact ddsvolunteering@gmail.com if you are free. You do not need a police clearance to volunteer, nor do you need to have a child at Douglasdale School. If you or another adult (friend, family member, etc.) can help us out by working a casino shift, please let us know by emailing ddsvolunteering@gmail.com. 

 My First Ride Registration Opens May 1st: 

Please click on the link below for more information. 

My First Ride 

Can’t find a Fee? 

Looking for a fee to pay and cannot find it?  Check the “Paid” tab. If the fee is missing in the “Due Now” tab it most likely means you have already paid the fee. 

 Mindful Moments: 

G3 - Mindful Moments every Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm up to and including April 22nd.  One final session is available for our Grade 3 students starting on Tuesday, April 29th and will run until Tuesday, June 17th.  If you are interested in registering your child, there are a few spaces left.  Please email Mrs. Koleyak at mlkoleyak@cbe.ab.ca  

 Clubs: 

Sign up for Nature Journaling Club :  Grades 3, 4, and 5  

May 6, 13, and 20 (Before school, 8:15 am – 8:45 pm) 

 Upcoming Dates: 

Apr 1-30 

Sikh Heritage Month 

Apr 18 

Good Friday – School Closed 

Apr 21 

Support Staff Appreciation Week (April 21- 25) 

Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students 

Vaisakhi  

Apr 22 

Spring Picture Day (Individual, class and whole school pictures) 

Earth Day 

Bus Driver Appreciation Day 

Apr 24 

Healthy Hunger – Little Caesar’s  

Apr 25 

Rainbow Magic Day.  The Spirit Day Club invites students to wear as many bright rainbow colours as possible.   

Apr 28  

National Volunteer Week (April 28 to May 2) 

Apr 30 

G5 – Mount Royal University Math Contest (AM)