Happy Sunday DDS Families,  

This year at DDS, we are implementing a new evidence-based approach to teaching writing. When we looked at our report card and survey data, writing and goal setting continued to be areas we could continue to improve in. The approach we are using to improve these areas is called Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD).  

 The primary goal of SRSD is to help students develop the ability to independently plan, draft, revise, and edit their writing. The approach emphasizes that writing is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice rather than a talent some are born with. Through SRSD, students learn strategies that help them overcome obstacles and improve their writing skills. It also instills a positive attitude towards writing and boosts their self-confidence.  

 At our next School Council meeting, 6:00 pm on October 16th, we plan to share more specific information about this writing approach as well as examples from classrooms. We invite families to join us in person or online to learn more about SRSD and how this is being implemented at DDS! 

General information about SRSD can be found here:  SRSD: The Science of Writing 

Have a great week ahead! 

Heather, Monique, Sue, and Debbie  

DDS Administrative Team  

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

 Club Sign Ups: 

Teachers offer lunch hour and before school clubs throughout the school year to support students to connect with peers outside their classroom, around areas of personal interest.  

Student-run STEM Club for Grades 3 and 4 Sign up here 

There are multiple leadership options for students in grades 3 to 5. Please limit your sign up to ONE of the following leadership clubs below: 

·         Kindness Crew Student Leadership Club with Grade 5 Teachers (for Grades 3-5) Sign up here 

·         Spirit Day Leadership Club with Mrs. Krieger (for Grades 3 – 5) - students are invited to attend an information meeting on October 16th at 12:40 pm to learn more.  

Book Fair with Owl’s Nest | October 21 – 25, 2024: 

DDS is hosting a book fair during the week of our October Parent/Teacher conferences. This is a fundraiser for the school, where all funds earned go directly into purchasing books for our school library and classrooms. We will be supporting a local company called Owl’s Nest Books. Families are welcome to shop online for both children’s and adult books starting now and until Nov. 1, 2024. There will also be an opportunity for students to shop and purchase in person during the week of October 21 - 25, including during Parent/Teacher conferences. 

To shop online, you can purchase books through their website https://owlsnestbooks.com/ using our school code DOUGLAS at checkout. 

Volunteers Needed - If you are willing to volunteer to support our book fair fundraiser, please sign up here. 

School Council Fundraiser | Mabel’s Labels helps our Lost and Found: 

We're fundraising! With Mabels Labels you can get organized AND help Douglasdale School!    

Mabels Labels offers custom name labels for everything, from water bottles and lunch kits, to mittens and coats. They are durable, laundry safe, dishwasher safe, and unique labels for you and your family. Your order's proceeds will go towards supporting Douglasdale School and help keep your possessions from the lost and found! 
To Shop: 'Mabels Labels: Support a fundraiser 
And Search: Douglasdale School Council (Calgary) 

Action Required – Register for Lunch Supervision: 

If your child stays at school during the lunch hour, please register them for Lunch Supervision in your MyCBE account.     

Upcoming Dates: 

Sept 11-Oct 30 G4/5 Kickball Club (every Wednesday 12:40pm to 1:120pm) 

Oct 1-31 Latin America Heritage Month 

Oct 1-16 G1-5 Friendship Bracelet Club (Tuesdays & Wednesday 8:15am to 8:45am) 

Oct 14 Thanksgiving Day – School Closed 

Oct 16 G5 Wordfest Field Trip | School Council Meeting 6pm to 7pm 

Oct 15-Nov19 G1/2 Just Dance Club (every Tuesday 12:10pm to 12:30pm) 

Oct 23 Parent/ Teacher Conferences bookings close at 11:59pm 

Oct 24 Parent / Teacher Conferences (PM) | Healthy Hunger - Subway 

Oct 25 Parent / Teacher Conferences (AM) | Non-Instruction Day – No School for students 

Oct 28 G3 Teacher’s Pet (In-School Activity)  

Oct 29 G3/4 Split Teacher’s Pet (in-School Activity) 

Oct 31 Halloween & Diwali  | Healthy Hunger – Kernels Popcorn 

Nov 1-30 Hindu Heritage Month 

Nov 4 Fall Retake Picture Day 

Nov 4-11 Veteran Week  

Nov 7 to Dec 12 G1/2 Engineering Club (every Thursday11:50am to 12:30pm) 

Nov 7 Remembrance Day Assembly (10:30am) | Healthy Hunger EDO  

Nov 8 Non-Instruction Day – No School for Students | Indigenous Veteran’s Day 

Nov 11-13 Fall Break – School Closed | Metis Awareness Week 

Nov 14 Classes Resume  

Nov 18 G3/4 split – Telus Spark field trip 

Nov 20 School Council Meeting (6pm to 7pm) 

Nov 21 Healthy Hunger CIBO  

Nov 25 KG Fire Fighter Presentation  

Nov 26 G2 Studio Bell Field Trip 

Nov 28 Healthy Hunger The Saucy Bread Company | School Dance 6pm to 8pm 

Nov 29 Non-Instruction Day – No School for Students