Weekly update from DDS office – February 9, 2024
Dear DDS Families,
Creating a sense of belonging and strengthening the feeling of community is important at DDS. We continue to offer opportunities for students to build friendships and new connections outside of their immediate classroom. Our Friendship Bracelet Club will come to a close this week as our Craft Club begins.
Our next opportunity open for registration, for students in grades 1 to 5, is Coding Club. Students will meet over the lunch hour to learn basic coding skills, solving problems and building games. Play will focus on experimenting with drag and drop coding including loops and functions. This club will be limited to 20 students per lunch hour to accommodate available devices and support. Sign up here
When: Lunchtime (11:50 to 12:30 for grades 1 & 2 - 12:40 to 1:20 for grades 3, 4, & 5)
Dates: Feb. 22, Feb. 29, Mar. 7, Mar. 14, Mar. 21 Where: DDS Piazza
We hope you have a great weekend!
Heather, Monique and Sue
DDS Administrative Team
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School Council Needs You!
The next School Council meeting will be February 21st at 6:30 pm. We will be offering free babysitting for this meeting – registration is required. Meeting information, including an online link for those who prefer to attend virtually, will be sent closer to the date. At this meeting school administration will review budget information and engage parents in important decisions regarding next year.
We are actively looking for new members to join our School Council for next year. Some of the positions on school council require little time yet make a big difference. There are also roles which a police clearance is not needed as they do not require you to be at the school. Being part of School Council also allows you to add your voice towards making important school decisions which impact every student in our school.
To continue running our DDS School Council, we need the following positions to be filled for the 2024-25 School Year. More in-depth descriptions of these essential volunteer positions can be found on our school website here.
· Chair
· Co-Chair
· Secretary
Please email douglasdaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com for more information.
Valentine’s Day – February 14th:
Celebrating the themes of friendship and belonging, the sharing of Valentine’s cards at school is a fun and important tradition to many families. On February 14th, teachers will set aside some time in the afternoon for students who wish to hand out Valentine’s cards to their classmates. There will be no classroom parties or sharing of food during this time, but students are welcome to pack a special snack to enjoy.
Kindergarten Registrations – Please check you School Engage Account:
Thank you to our kindergarten families who have already registered for the 2024-25 school year. Early registration allows us to thoughtfully plan forward for staffing. If you have registered for Kindergarten, please check your School Engage account to see if additional information is required for registration purposes. We will process registrations when we have received all required information and documents. Families can expect a welcome email in March, including details about an online information session and invitation to our Kindergarten Open House.
NEW – Volunteer Applications – MyCBE Account:
From February 9, 2024, you will be able to apply to be a volunteer via your MyCBE Account (School Engage - forms). In addition to completing your registration form online you can also upload two pieces of government ID. Once you receive your CPS clearance letter you can upload a copy to your MyCBE account.
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. We are planning to publish our yearbook earlier this year, to provide an opportunity for students to receive their yearbook prior to summer break.
Planned Absences over 5 days:
Vacations or planned absences over five days require an Extended Absence form completed and returned to the office before you leave for your trip. Please click on the link to complete.
Childcare Providers:
A Step Ahead (Located at DDS) 403-269-7837
Kids Coollege (Located on 24th Street SE) 403-264-7738
Upcoming Dates:
Feb 7 G1 – AHS Vaccinations (Only applies to students who received a letter)
Feb 13 G2 – Field Trip to 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)
Feb 21 School Council Meeting 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Feb 22 Healthy Hunger – A & W
Feb 28 Pink Shirt Day
Mar 5 Art Club
Mar 7 Healthy Hunger – EDO
Mar 12 Art Club
Mar 13 School Council Meeting 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Mar 14 Healthy Hunger – Kernels
Mar 18 –22 Spring Book Fair
Mar 19 Art Club
Mar 21 Parent/Teacher Conferences (PM) Healthy Hunger –Waffles & Chix
Mar 22 Parent/Teacher Conferences (AM)
Mar 25 – Apr 1 – Spring Break – School Closed
Apr 2 Classes Resume