DTS Message de la semaine - vendredi, le 20 octobre 2023

 

Items in this update:

• Take Our Kid to Work Day - Grade 9
• Junior Boys Basketball Season
• Boys Soccer Season
• Halloween
• Important Dates 

 

Take Our Kids to Work Day - Grade 9

Take Our Kids to Work Day is Nov 1, 2023 for Grade 9 students. An information email was sent home to families of Grade 9 students with further instructions and a form to complete and return to school. Those students who opt to remain at school will participate in related workshops lead by DTS staff. Questions or concerns may be directed to Ben Beaudoin at bbbeaudoin@cbe.ab.ca 

 

Junior Boys Basketball Season

The Junior Boys Basketball Team has started off strong with a 3-1 record, beating Lakeshore, Midsun, and Dr. George Stanley after losing their home opener to Mountain Park. They played hard in a tournament on October 13th and 14th at Captain Nichola Goddard School, finishing in 3rd place with a couple of free throws to secure their final game of the weekend.

 

Boys Soccer Season

Congratulations to the boy’s soccer team, who finished their season strong with a couple of big wins! 

 

Halloween

Students of David Thompson school will have the opportunity to participate Halloween activities on October 31.  Students are welcome to come to school wearing their costumes, donning an orange and black outfit, wearing their pyjamas, or come dressed in their regular clothing.  There are some parameters around costumes we would like students and caregivers to follow:

• Avoid excessive gore
• Weapons of any kind are not permitted
• No masks
• Please use discretion when choosing attire, remembering the school environment includes students with varying sensitivities
• Ensure costumes are bathroom friendly and easy to get into and out of
• Ensure costumes allow for safe and easy movement at school and will not interfere with your child's ability to participate in regular class work and in gym class.

In the afternoon, students will be able to choose between attending the dance or take part in a number of alternate, teacher-run activities.  

 

Important Dates

October 31- Halloween Dance and related activities (information to come)

November 1 - Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day

November 2 - Grade 6 to Fort Calgary

November 8  - 8:00 Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 9 - Maatoomsii'Pookaiks | Children First Indigenous Education       

                       Professional Learning Day – No school for students

Nov 10 - 14 Fall Break

Nov 15 - Métis week

November 20 - National Child Day

November 23 - School Conferences Evening

November 24 - School Conferences (no classes)

November 27 - Outdoor education climbing field trip