DTS Message de la semaine - jeudi, le 3 octobre, 2024
Items in this update:
- System Student Accommodation Plan
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up
- Teams and Clubs
- Immunization Records
- Eastern Canada Information Session
- SALTS Information Session
- Important Dates
System Student Accommodation Plan (SSAP)
The Calgary Board of Education produces the Three-Year System Student Accommodation Plan (SSAP) report every spring. This report helps identify schools facing student accommodation challenges, such as high enrolment pressure, a decline in enrolment, or a change in the demographics of students at the school. The solution to these challenges may affect one or more schools and needs careful consideration. David Thompson School has been identified in the CBE’s 2024-27 SSAP.
In developing the SSAP each year, CBE reviews current enrolment trends, demographic changes, community growth or decline, birth data, and other relevant factors to understand educational opportunities for students based on where they live.
Please use this link to read the full letter from the Director of Planning.
We will share more information about the SSAP at our next school council meeting, scheduled for October 16 at 6:00pm.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Busses drop off and pick up students in front of the school along Arbour Crescent. In addition, caregivers are reminded that the school parking lot is not to be used for student pick up. Also, Arbour Crescent is very congested because buses drop off in the front of the school. As such, parents are encouraged to use 5th Street SE, which is easier to access and safer for our students as well. If you arrive before 7:40 am or arrive after 8:00 am, you are welcome to drop off in front. Pay attention to traffic signs.
Teams and Clubs
Pickleball Club
- Meet every Wednesday and Thursday @ lunch in the Main Gym. Bring your paddle!
The GSA started up last week!
- We aim to create a community where everyone belongs - students who identify as LGBTQ+, their allies, and those who want to learn more or join a supportive community.
Yearbook Club
- Meets every Wednesday during lunch in room 46, and the last Monday of every month after school from 2:30 - 3:30pm.
Field Trips
- Oct 4-11 Grade 7 Camp Kindle
- Oct 16 - Grade 6 Storybook Theatre
- Nov 20 - Outdoor Ed Climbing Trip
Eastern Canada Information Session
Is your Grade 8 child interested in this year’s Eastern Canada trip? We are hosting an information meeting for guardians and students on Thursday, October 17th at 5:30pm in the main gym at David Thompson School. At the meeting, we will provide detailed information including the itinerary, purpose, expectations, cost, etc. Hope to see you there!
SALTS Information Session
Is your Grade 9 child interested in this year’s sailing trip with SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society)? Information about this trip will be shared with students the week of October 14th. We are hosting an information meeting for guardians and students on Thursday, October 17th at 6:15pm in the Atrium at David Thompson School. If you have any questions about this off-site activity, please do not hesitate to contact Margaret Matheson (mammatheson@cbe.ab.ca) or Kris Bains (kmbains@cbe.ab.ca)
Immunization Records
Are you new to Alberta and need to submit your child's out-of-province or out-of-country immunization records online? This can be done by visiting ahs.ca/vaccineregistry. Vaccine records are accepted in all languages & will be translated free of charge.
Please visit your nearest Community Health Centre with government-issued identification for both you & your child to receive a printed copy of your child's immunizations from Alberta Health Services.
Important Dates
October 14 - No Classes - Thanksgiving
October 16- School picture retakes
October 16 - Grade 6 Round 1 Immunization
October 16 - School Council and Parent Society Meetings
October 17- Eastern Canada (Grade 8s) Information Meeting @ 5:30pm
October 17- SALTS (Grade 9s) information Meeting @ 6:15pm
October 25 - No Classes
November 8 - System professional learning day - No classes
November 11-13 Fall Break - No classes