Happy Friday DDS Families,
Just a reminder that Monday the school will be closed for Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a long weekend full of gratitude and quality time spent together.
Warm wishes,
Heather McKay, Principal
Monique Koleyak, Assistant Principal
Fall Picture Day – October 14:
Fall picture day will take place on October 14, 2026. Grade 5 students will have their pictures taken on their return from WordFest. Fall pictures are individual pictures only. Please note that cash orders are no longer accepted. Fall Picture retakes will take place on November 5.
Fees Now active in parent accounts:
Central fees are now in your account.
Fee Waivers:
No child is ever denied access to an education in the CBE because of an inability to pay. If you can't afford the fees, there are several ways to qualify for a central fee waiver.
Waiver applications for the current school year are found online through your MyCBE account and are available from the start of the school year until June 30.
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 12 | Thanksgiving – School Closed |
Oct 14 | Fall Picture Day (Individual pictures) G5 – Wordfest Youth Show (Fall pictures on their return to school) |
Oct 19 | Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students |
Oct 22 | Healthy Hunger – Little Caesar's |
Oct 23 | KG – Fire Fighter Todd Visit |
Oct 30 | Multi-Age Activity |
Nov 4 | School Council Meeting 6:00pm |
Nov 5 | Fall Picture Re-takes |
Nov 6 | Healthy Hunger Kernels Popcorn |
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.