DTS Weekly Update - Friday, September 8, 2023
Message de la semaine de DTS - vendredi, le 8 septembre, 2023
Items in this update:
- School Council and Parent Society Meetings
- My Bus Stop Code
- Band Parent Society Annual General Meeting and Band Parent Information Night
- New Electronic Use Policy - Away for the Day
- Computer data storage
- Grade 7 Camp Kindle Meeting
- Physical Education Reminders
- Drop-Off and Pick-Up
- Subscribe to Commercial Messages
- Important Dates
School Council and Parent Society Meetings
The first school council and parent society meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, beginning at 6:00 pm. Please note the new time. These meetings will be held in person at David Thompson School in the learning commons. We hope to see you there.
My Bus Stop Code
MyBusStop is a GPS tracking service, which delivers real-time information on a subscriber’s bus location, route stops, route traffic, route schedule, route progress, and possible bus delays. Our school code is: CBEL2U5SXK
Band Parent Society Annual General Meeting + Band Parent Information Night
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the David Thompson School Band Parents Society (DTSBPS), and ‘Band Parent Information Night’ will be held concurrently on Tuesday, September 19th, from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Learning Commons at David Thompson School. The DTSBPS subsidizes band trips, clinics, performances, and activities by providing fundraising opportunities for students and their parents/guardians. Whether you would like to get involved or contribute as a ‘parent at large’, we strongly encourage all band parents/guardians to attend the AGM. The DTSBPS is of significant importance for providing affordable enrichment opportunities to band students at David Thompson School. In addition, Mr. McClary will be providing an overview of the proposed band trips, performances, clinics, and other activities for the 2023/24 school year. Mr. McClary will also be available to answer any questions or concerns regarding instrument rentals, trips, performances, fundraising, and band activities for the school year. If you cannot attend the meeting but would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mr. McClary. Thank you for your ongoing support of student participation in band at David Thompson School.
Mr. McClary
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.
Computer Data Storage
To maintain our data integrity here at DTS, it is strongly encouraged that all students that have a computer-based class (or use computers frequently) bring a USB thumb drive to backup any work completed. As many machines fill up and have unexpected updates, their local hard drives may be re-imaged and any saved work becomes lost without notice. 1-2 GB drives are sufficient. Please ensure that any device brought to school is well labeled in case of loss.
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 6th at 6 pm. 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)
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.
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
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. 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 7:40 am or arrive after 8:00 am, please drop off in front. Pay attention to traffic signs.
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Important Dates
Sept 4 - Labour Day - School closed
Sept 21 - Meet the teacher evening - 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sept 22 - Non-instruction day - Professional Development for teachers
Sept 27 - School Council and Parent Society Meetings 6:00 pm
Sept 28 - Orange Shirt Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sept 29 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Day in lieu of Sept 30th) School closed