DTS Message de la semaine - jeudi, le 26 septembre, 2024
Items in this update:
- System Student Accommodation Plan
- Communi’Tea
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
- Teams and Clubs
- Subscribe to Commercial Messages
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.
Communi’Tea
Our Communi’Tea was well attended this morning. Thank you to leadership students for preparing tea and bannock and helping to serve. Thank you to students, families, and community members who were able to be with us. We look forward to another gathering in the next season.
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 this 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
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Important Dates
September 19 - Meet the Teacher and BBQ 5:00pm to 7:15pm
September 26 - Communi’Tea @ 7:30 am in Niso Niittoyis (Four Lodges Garden)
September 26 - David Thompson marks National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
September 26 - Grade 7 Outdoor Education Canoe Trip
September 27 - Professional Development - No Classes
September 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - No classes
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 Parent Meeting
October 25 - No Classes
November 8 - System professional learning day - No classes
November 11-13 Fall Break - No classes