Happy Friday DDS Families, 

This fall, the CBE has hired hundreds of teachers, education assistants, and other school staff to support student learning. These positions have been funded by the Government of Alberta with the intention of addressing classroom complexity and class sizes. The additional staff will help ensure students benefit from increased teacher attention, improved classroom learning environments, and greater support for diverse learning needs. We are pleased to share Douglasdale has recently been identified to receive this additional funding, allowing us to welcome new staff to our school for the 2026-27 school year:  

  • Breanna Massey, Teacher, supporting kindergarten, grade 4, and grade 5 
  • Brooklyn James, Education Assistant, supporting students with complex learning needs 
  • Destiny Wilson, Education Assistant, supporting students with complex learning needs 

Have a wonderful weekend ahead! 

Heather McKay, Principal 

Monique Koleyak, Assistant Principal 

Fall Re-Take Picture Day – November 5: 

If you would like your child’s picture re-taken, please email their teacher before November 2, 2026. 

Updating Personal Information & Emergency Contracts: 

If you need to update your personal information or emergency contracts, please click on the link for instructions.  School staff cannot update this information for you. 

 Fees: 

Central fees are now in your child's account.  School-based fees are being added on a regular basis.    Click here to see how you can pay your child's fees.  

 Volunteering: 

We love volunteers at DDS! If you are a new volunteer - Welcome! Our office staff is working diligently on processing new applications as quickly as possible, but we wanted to let you know school start up means this process may take a bit longer.  

Please click on the link on the Volunteer link for information and the process. 

 Upcoming Dates:  

Oct 30 

Multi-Age Activity 

Nov 4 

School Council Meeting 6:00pm 

Nov 5 

Fall Picture Re-takes  

Nov 6 

Healthy Hunger Kernels Popcorn 

Multi-Age Activity  

Nov 11-13 

Fall Break – School Closed 

Nov 11 

Student Learning Conferences booking access opens at 4:30pm via MyCBE accounts 

Nov 16 

Classes Resume 

Nov 18 

G3 – Telus Spark 

Nov 19 

Healthy Hunger - Subway 

Nov 20 

KG – Teacher's Pet (Onsite Activity) 

Nov 25 

Student Learning Conferences booking access closes at 11:59pm 

Nov 26 

Student Learning Conferences (PM) 

Nov 27 

Student Learning Conferences (AM) No School for Students 

  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.