Happy Friday DDS Families, 

 While the sun and warm temperatures were lovely this week, the weather did create some challenges during outdoor recess and learning times. If your child is someone who loves puddles, please check in with them about putting a spare pair of socks and pants into their backpack. We also ask that you review ice safety with your child(ren). The back compound, pit area, and field are covered in ice. While ice is fun to slide on, it can be quite dangerous if they lose their balance. Supervisors will be asking students to avoid the ice when possible, and when crossing ice is unavoidable, our reminder is ‘walk like a penguin’. Thank you for helping us keep students safe while enjoying outdoor play and fresh air. Thank you for also labeling your child’s outdoor clothing so we can make sure items left outside or in the lost and found make it back to them. We hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead! 

 Cheers, 

DDS Administrative Team 

School Council: 

You are invited to our next School Council meeting on January 21^st at 6:00 pm in the school Learning Commons. A link will be sent closer to the date for those who prefer to attend virtually. All parents are welcome to attend!  

Change in mid-year Report Card date: 

Due to labour action, The Calgary Board of Education adjusted the date that report cards will be available for viewing in PowerSchool. You can view and print your child’s report card on February 24^th, 2026. There will be an opportunity for in-person Parent/Teacher conferences on March 19^th and 20^th. 

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Opened January 12, 2026: 

Please click on the Kindergarten registration link for information and the process. Confirmation of enrollment will be sent to families in May once all the applications are processed. We plan to offer morning kindergarten for 2026-2027 but this will be confirmed in April when our yearly calendar is approved. Our online Welcome to Kindergarten session will be held on May 28^th and our New Student Open House is planned for June 5, 2026. 

Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook: 

The optional fee for a yearbook is now available in your MyCBE Account – School Based Optional Fees. The yearbook includes an individual photograph of each student, classroom snapshots, and a whole school picture. If you wish to order a yearbook, please ensure you pay this fee by April 30^th,, 2026. 

 Volunteering: 

If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the link for information and the process.  

  Alberta Education Early Years Assessments: 

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 across Alberta will engage in a series of screening assessments between January 16 and February 6. These assessments are administered and scored by the teachers and used for progress monitoring. These assessments are not used for Report Card purposes but assist teachers and parents to identify the next steps in learning literacy and numeracy. Results will be shared with parents at the March Parent/Teacher conferences if the reports are available from Alberta Education by this date. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher. 

 Upcoming Dates:

 CBE Days of Significance:  

The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected, and celebrated. For more information on key dates, please visit the CBE Dates of Significance webpage.