Happy Friday! 

We just wanted to send a huge wave of gratitude your way! We are grateful for the families who could join us for our Trickster Theatre performance this week. The students were absolutely incredible, and your presence in the audience made it even more special. Thanks for cheering them on! 

And wow, where do we even begin with our volunteers? You are all phenomenal! The countless hours you poured into making this performance a reality – from crafting amazing costumes and building a fantastic set to helping with everything backstage – didn't go unnoticed. Your dedication and hard work were truly the magic behind the scenes, which also includes our Book Fair volunteers! We're so incredibly lucky to have such a supportive and talented community. 

Thanks again for everything. Wishing you a fantastic weekend! 

Cheers, 

DDS Administrative Team 

 Casino Volunteers Needed: 

We are looking for volunteers to help on May 7th and 8th, 2025 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. We have lots of shifts available and need many volunteers to make this a success. This fundraiser will result in between $60,000 and $80,000 in funding that supports all sorts of activities at Douglasdale School. 

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. 

Spring Picture Day – Date Change: 

Our Spring Picture Day date has changed to April 22, 2025.  Spring Picture Day will include individual pictures, class pictures and the whole school picture. 

 MPS New Student Open House – April 10, 2025: 

MPS invite all grade 5 students and their families to their Open House on April 10, 2025, 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 

 Club Schedule: 

G3-5 Leadership Club – Spirit Days (1st Thursday of every month 12:40pm to 1:20pm) 

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  

Upcoming Dates: 

Apr 1-30 

Sikh Heritage Month  

Apr 9 

G3/4 Split & G4 Aggie Days Field Trip 

MPS (Mountain Park School) visiting G5 students at DDS   

Apr 10 

 

MPS (Mountain Park School) New Student Open House – G5 Students & Families welcome starting at 5:00pm to 7:00pm 

Apr 14 

G5 – Orff the Wall Concert – Jack Singer Concert Hall 7:00pm  

Apr 16 

School Council Meeting 6:00pm  

Apr 17 

G2 – Heritage Park Field Trip  

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 28  

National Volunteer Week (April 28 to May 2)  

Apr 30 

G5 – Mount Royal University Math Contest (AM)  

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