“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Albert Einstein

Dear David Thompson Families,

As the 2025–26 school year draws to a close and summer starts to peek through, I want to take a moment to say thank you. These final weeks have been full of celebration, learning, field trips, and community spirit, and I hope you're feeling that same sense of pride we are. Whether your summer means more time outdoors or simply a slower pace with family, I hope it brings you rest, laughter, and connection.

Thank Yous

To our dedicated staff, thank you for everything you've done to make David Thompson a safe, welcoming, and joyful place to learn. Your creativity and commitment to student success show up in every hallway and classroom, and we see it. Thank you for going above and beyond this year.

To our families, thank you for your partnership. Your trust and encouragement mean the world to us, and we're grateful for the ways you work alongside us in support of your children's growth.

And to our students, you are the reason we do this work. You've shown resilience, curiosity, and heart all year. To our Grade 9s, congratulations! We send you off to high school with pride and confidence. You are ready. We also look forward to welcoming new students joining us from Sundance, Acadia and Sam Livingston, along with families who have moved into the community, and we wish all students from Grades 5 to 8 who are heading to a new school next year all the best.

Farewells and Welcomes

We say goodbye to some staff and welcome new faces to the teaching team this year. We are grateful for the legacy our departing colleagues leave behind. farewell to Mrs. Bains, who will be joining the very fortunate school Dr. George Stanley in the fall, and to Ms. Anderson, who will be taking a general leave of absence to focus on personal matters. We wish her well and look forward to welcoming her back when she's ready. We also say goodbye to Ms. Yoxall and Ms. Singh, who offered extra support to students this year covering temporary leave assignments. We cannot thank you enough for your commitment, you will be greatly missed, and we wish you all the best in your continued work as educators. Once a David Thompson Tiger, always a David Thompson Tiger!

Congratulations

We're excited to welcome some wonderful new teachers to our team next year, current assignments subject to late August adjustments. Mme Kaziev already knows and loves our community, having covered a leave with us this year, and we're so pleased she's joining us on a probationary contract teaching FLA and Social Studies. Feriel Arab trained right here alongside M. Beaudoin this year and impressed us enough that we couldn't let her go, she'll be teaching FLA and Social Studies 7 and 8. Ms. Merritt joins us with a wealth of experience in outdoor education, a perfect fit for a school that values hands on learning, and will teach Social Studies 9, ELA 8 and 9, and Debate. Mr. Gruber brings strong experience from the high school level and will teach ELA and Social Studies 8/9. Mme Lam joins us from Bishop Pinkham as a seasoned Math and Science teacher and will teach French Math and Science 7 and 8. We're also thrilled to welcome Daylan Miller into a temporary assignment. With this kind of talent and heart joining our team, we know our students are in for a great year.

Summer Ideas

To keep minds and bodies active, consider daily reading, time outdoors, family games, or a creative project. Wellness and learning go hand in hand. If you're looking for a French filled summer, Alliance Française Calgary has camps and activities worth checking out at https://www.afcalgary.ca/learn/summer/.

Important Notes for Next School Year

  • Report cards are live as of June 25, and guardians can view the current year's report card until July 31. 
  • Please visit https://davidthompson.cbe.ab.ca/back-to-school for supply list information.
  • The school office reopens Wednesday, August 20 at 12:00 pm, and the first day of school is Monday, August 31 at 8:05 am.

School Hours

  • 8:05 am – 2:30 pm Monday to Thursday
  • 8:05 am – 12:00 pm Friday dismissal
  • Lunch hour 11:22 – 12:02pm
  • On Tiger Time Intervention Days, which fall on a Wednesday or Thursday depending on the quarter, lunch shifts to 11:35 am to 12:16 pm. We'll share specific dates with families in advance.

To students moving on to new schools, we wish you every success in the adventures ahead. To our returning students, we cannot wait to welcome you back in the fall. Wishing all of our students and families a safe, restful, and joyful summer.

Best Wishes,

Karena Munroe and the Entire David Thompson Staff

Go Tigers!