DTS Message de la semaine - vendredi le 8 mars, 2024
Items in this update:
- How Can I Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep
- David Thompson School Planning Survey 2024
- Concours at Dr. EP Scarlett
- School Conferences
- Leadership Initiatives
- Important Dates
How Can I Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep
In Dr. Greg Wells' latest blog, "How Can I Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep?" he delves into the critical role of sleep in maintaining brain health, inspired by a personal family health scare. Addressing common sleep-related queries from readers, Wells offers practical advice for improving sleep quality. He suggests "defending your last hour" by reducing exposure to bright light before bedtime, keeping a nightstand notebook for stress-induced awakenings, and practicing “progressive relaxation" to ease into sleep.
Additionally, he advises cautious use of melatonin and shares a military technique for falling asleep under stress, emphasizing the importance of relaxation and visualization. Wells' insights are aimed at helping readers achieve restful sleep despite life's challenges, underscoring sleep's foundational importance in overall well-being.
David Thompson School Planning Survey 2024
There is an online engagement entitled David Thompson School Planning Survey 2024 | Middle/Junior that you have the opportunity to share your thoughts until March 21, 2024 - 11:59 PM, when submissions will be closed. The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback from families on school planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget, and school fees.
Completing the engagement should take 13 minutes.
To access the survey, please use this link.
Concours at Dr. EP Scarlett
Students have been doing some amazing work on their Projet Art Oratoire (the Art of Speaking in French) in all of the grades. We are excited to present a showcase at E.P. Scarlett on March 19th, 2024. Parents are invited to attend this exciting event where students from David Thompson and Woodman Schools will share their incredible pieces. We would love to see you there and are in need of volunteers! Please reach out to your student’s teacher if you are able to volunteer.
School Conferences
The following is the schedule and format for March conferences:
| Date | Time | Format |
| March 21, 2024 | 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm | In-Person |
| March 22, 2024 | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm | Online |
Sessions will be 10 minutes in length. We will be sending out a separate email to families next week with information on when our conference manager software will open.
Important Dates
Wednesday, Mar. 13 - Theatre Calgary (Grade 9)
Tuesday, Mar. 19- Concours at Dr. EP Scarlett
Wednesday, Mar. 20 - Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Field Trip
Wednesday, Mar. 20 - Grade 7 French Immersion Trip to Mount Royal University
Thursday, March 21 - School conferences 4:30-8:00 pm
Friday, Mar. 22- School conferences (No School for Students)
Saturday, Mar. 23 - Monday, Apr. 1 - SPRING BREAK
(back to school on Tuesday, Apr. 2)