Happy Sunday DDS Families,
We hope you are all enjoying the nice weather that is finally here!
Did you know that every day we are lucky enough to have multiple volunteers who support our students and teachers at DDS? On Friday, we took time as a school to acknowledge how much we appreciate our amazing volunteers. Our volunteers support additional practice of academic skills through small group targeted learning. Our volunteers enable classes to go on field trips and host guest experiences, which bring the curriculum to life. These are only a couple examples of the many ways that volunteers engage in and around our building. They are an essential part of our school community! Thank you to our parents, grandparents and community members for the many ways you support learning and student well-being at Douglasdale School. We are very appreciative of your generosity. Thank you!
Have a great week ahead!
Heather, Monique, Sue, and Debbie
DDS Administrative Team
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READ-A-THON May 16th – May 31st:
DDS School Council is excited to host our 2024 Read-a-Thon. This is a fundraiser run by DDS School Council which enhances learning through the purchase of technology, bussing for field trips, resources for science, and books for classrooms. Each student was given a flyer with instructions and a pledge collection form. If you did not receive one, please email or call the school and we can ensure one is sent home. Thank you for supporting School Council in enhancing the learning and well-being at DDS!
2023-2024 Yearbook – Deadline Approaching – May 17, 2024:
The deadline to order your 2023-2024 Yearbook is fast approaching. Order via MyCBE Account under Student Fees- School Based Optional Fees. The cost is $30.00 each.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Information Evening & Open House:
We will be holding two events for new Kindergarten students joining us next school year.
· May 23 Online Information Evening at 6:00 to 6:30pm
· June 7 Open House at 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Have you Moved or soon to be Moving?
Have you moved during the school year or are you planning on moving during the summer to a new community? Please ensure you have informed the office of any changes.
Next Year Plans – Kindergarten to Grade 4 Only:
If you are not returning to DDS for next school year and have not yet informed the office, please contact Ms. Naylor senaylor@cbe.ab.ca as soon as possible. Keeping an accurate record of student numbers enables the school to plan effectively.
Upcoming Dates:
May 14 G3-G5 Weaving Club (lunch hour)
May 15 G5 Field Trip to Carburn Park (Fish Creek) & School Council AGM 6:30pm to 7:30pm
May 16 – 31 Read-a-Thon
May 16 School Council Spring Dance, Healthy Hunger A&W, KG Field Trip to Heritage Park & G3-G5 Weaving Club (lunch hour).
May 17 Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students & Deadline to order Yearbook
May 20 Victoria Day – No School for Students
May 22 G4-5 Kickball Club (1:00pm to 1:20pm)
May 23 Welcome to Kindergarten – Online information evening 6:00pm
May 24 Healthy Hunger – Kernels & G1-G2 Art Club (8:00am to 8:45am)
May 27 Whole School Picture 10:00am (re-arranged)
May 29 G4-5 Kickball Club (1:00pm to 1:20pm)
May 30 Healthy Hunger – Little Caesar’s
Jun 1-30 Phillppine Heritage Month
Jun 5 Kickball Club (1:00pm to 1:20pm)
Jun 7 Kindergarten Open House 1:00pm to 2:00pm & New Student Open House 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Jun 12 Kickball Club (1:00pm to 1:20pm)
Jun 13 Kindergarten Year-End Performance 10:30am, G4 Bar-U-Ranch field trip & Healthy Hunger – Little Caesar’s
Jun 19 Kickball Club (1:00pm to 1:20pm)
Jun 20 Healthy Hunger – Booster Juice
Jun 21 Activity Day
Jun 24 G4 Union Cemetery field trip
Jun 27 Grade 5 Year-End Celebration 10:15am, Last day of school – Early dismissal 11:45am