Message de la semaine de DTS - vendredi, le 1er septembre, 2023

 

Items in this update:

• Welcome Back!
• New Electronic Use Policy - Away for the Day
• Grade 7 Camp Kindle Meeting
• Drop-Off and Pick-Up
• Physical Education Reminders
• Subscribe to Commercial Messages
• Important Dates 

 

Welcome Back!

What an incredible start to the school year!  The positive energy was tangible throughout the building over the first two days of school.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank teachers for their diligent planning to help returning and new students feel welcomed and excited about the school year.

 

New Electronic Use Policy - Away for the Day

David Thompson School supports students with our new electronic use policy by asking students to put their devices (cell phones and smart watches) “away for the day”. Students will continue to have access to their device during lunch and recess break but are asked to put them away in their locker during instructional time. Research shows that kids and teens do better with phones away during school hours. When supported with putting their phones away, students are more engaged socially and academically and students are supported in developing a sense of community.

 

As this policy is new students will have reminders to adjust to this policy. 

 

If you need to contact your child during instructional time, please contact the office and we will contact your child.

 

Grade 7 Camp Kindle Meeting

IMPORTANT NOTICE : We are sending you the following information as we want to ensure that families are aware of the wonderful experience presented to all grade 7 students at David Thompson in October. In order for your child to attend camp, there is a CBE mandated mandatory parent meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 6^th at 6pm. All paperwork will be distributed at the meeting and hopefully all questions will be answered. If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Mme Turcotte.                 

Claudia Turcotte (Teacher in Charge)

claturcottebarabe@cbe.ab.ca 

 

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Busses drop off and pick up students in front of the school along Arbour Crescent.  We have already seen near misses between cars and buses due to the narrow roadway.  As such, parents are encouraged to use 5th Street SE, which is easier to access the community and safer for our students as well. If you before 7:40am or arrive after 8:00am, please drop off in front. Pay attention to traffic signs.

 

 

Physical Education Reminders

The Phys. Ed. team is excited to start off this school year getting active and healthy! 

We are sending a reminder home that students will need to change into gym strip and sneakers every day. 

• They will need athletic attire that is breathable and comfortable. In keeping with the school policy, we ask students to wear a Red t-shirt and Black Athletic Bottoms (shorts/ sweatpants/track pants).

• If students are interested in school clothing, please contact the school for information about David Thompson gym strip. However, purchasing school clothing is NOT mandatory.
• If you find that your student has outgrown their current gym strip and it will no longer be used, we appreciate if you would donate them back to the school. 

• Student safety is crucial for a successful and fun class, so a Running Shoe/Sneaker is needed to participate safely in class.

We appreciate your support from home and look forward to a great year!

 

Athletics:

As the school year begins, we jump right back into our athletic teams. Our Fall sports have changed this year, and we will begin the year with tryouts for Soccer and Basketball. 

*Cross Country continues to be a team that anyone in Grades 6, 7, 8, & 9 can join, and tryouts will not occur. 

 

- Students should arrive to tryouts dressed in athletic wear and appropriate footwear. 

- Bring a water bottle

- Parents are responsible for morning drop-offs and after school pick up.

 

Information meetings for each team will be held at lunch next week. Any student who is considering a team or two, is invited to attend those meetings, so they are well informed about the process.

 

Information Meetings:

Soccer - Tuesday, Sept 5 @ 11:25 (First Half of Lunch) in the Main Gym

Cross Country - Wednesday, Sept 6 @ 11:45 (Second Half of Lunch) in the Main Gym

Basketball - Thursday, Sept 7 @ 11:25 (First Half of Lunch) in the Main Gym

 

Tryouts:

 

Boys+ Soccer:

- Tuesday, September 5 @ 2:45-3:45 PM

- Thursday, September 7 @ 2:45-3:45 PM

 

Girls+ Soccer

Wednesday, September 6 @ 2:45-4:00 PM

Monday, September 11 @ 2:45-4:00 PM

 

Jr Boys+ Basketball:

Tuesday, September 12 @ 6:45am - 7:45 AM

Thursday, September 14 @ 2:45-4:30PM

 

Jr Girls+ Basketball

Monday, September 11 @ 11:25am - 12:00 PM

Wednesday, September 13 @ 2:45-4:30 PM

 

Sr Boys+ Basketball

Tuesday, September 12 @ 2:45-4:30 PM

Wednesday, September 13 @ 11:25am - 12:00 PM

Thursday, September 14 @ 11:25am - 12:00 PM

 

Sr Girls+ Basketball

Monday, September 11 @ 2:45-4:30 PM

Tuesday, September 12 @ 11:25am - 12:00 PM

 

 

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Important Dates

Sept 4 -   Labour Day - School closed

Sept 21 - Meet the teacher evening

Sept 22 - Non-instruction day - Professional Development for teachers

Sept 18 - Orange Shirt Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sept 29 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Day in lieu of Sept 30th) School closed