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Weekly Update – Thursday January 8 | Message de la semaine – jeudi 8 janvier
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“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
– Robert Brault
“Profitez des petits moments, car un jour, vous regarderez peut-être en arrière et vous vous rendrez compte qu'elles étaient, en fait, les moments importants.” – Robert Brault
Nanton Military Museum Field Trip
Hello Tiger Families!
Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope the winter break offered your family some restful moments and some small, often unexpected, joys that quietly brighten our days. These moments are always around us, and when we take the time to notice them, they can become especially meaningful.
As we return to our school routines, this week has already brought some wonderful sights. We've been lucky with some beautiful lunchtime weather, and it’s been heartening to see students reconnecting, sharing laughs, and simply enjoying time together under the winter sun. These small exchanges often carry more power than we realize, reminding us how simple joys can lift a day.
January tends to start off with great energy, and this year is no different. From the Nanton Military Museum trip, to preparing to visit our 18 feeder schools during our Late French Immersion feeder school tours, to the start of volleyball season, the inspiring ideas from our Principal Advisors and Diversity Club for a culture and connection-focused Wellness Day, to the leadership students planning a Winter Activity Day, there is a lot of energy as we return to our school community. I also want to note that we are getting an updated flagpole, for those who noticed our flag was down. This is a good thing; they’ve replaced the base, as the old flagpole was very crooked, so a new one has been ordered.
In the midst of this busy time, I encourage you to take a moment to pause and notice what is worth celebrating. You might consider sharing a small joy from your day with your child and asking them about a moment that brought them happiness at school or at home. These conversations can help foster gratitude, connection, and wellbeing, which are skills that serve our students well.
We want to recognize our students who have won the yearbook sales competition and the yearbook team who are very excited for everyone to see what they are working on. Congratulations Charley who is winning some DTS merch, Jordan who is winning a gift card and Maddy who wins Principal for a Day. Announcements will be made this Friday for students. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school community.
Warmly,
The David Thompson School Team
Items in this update:
Happenings
- Parent Council Meeting
- Leadership
- Yearbooks are on sale!
- Late French Immersion Workshop
- Volleyball Calendar
- Knitting Club
- Important Dates
- Dates of Significance
Happenings
Parent Council Meeting
Please join us! School council is a great chance to find out what is happening and to contribute to the David Thompson learning community. We are online for this month’s Parent Council, January 21, 2026. RSVP here to receive a meeting link. RSVP: David Thompson School Parent Council Meeting – Fill out form
Leadership
A Winter Activity Day will be hosted by Grade 8 and 9 Leadership students on Friday, January 23, featuring hands-on, engaging learning experiences for our David Thompson Tigers. Some activities will include an indoor “snowball” fight, an igloo relay race, some drama improv games and making paper snowflakes, which everyone loves! This special day promises meaningful opportunities for students to connect with one another and enjoy time together.
Yearbooks are on sale!
Yearbooks are on sale and selling fast! Make sure to order yours before it’s too late. Yearbooks can be purchased at www.jostens.com. The last day to order yearbooks is February 28th! Please contact Mme. Andrews at NaAndrews@cbe.ab.ca with any questions.
Late French Immersion Workshop
Late French Immersion students build confidence and fluency in French through authentic, real-world learning experiences. On Thursday, January 22, Grade 7 and 8 Late French Immersion students will visit l’Alliance Française to participate in an engaging, interactive French workshop designed to strengthen language skills while connecting classroom learning to the broader Francophone community.
Volleyball Calendar
Knitting Club
Thank you for the yarn donations to this club. We really appreciate your support!
If you have knitting needles or yarn, you would like to donate, thank you in advance.
Date: Thursdays, beginning January 08
Time: Lunch hour
Location: Room 45
Important Dates
Jan 13 – Grade 6 Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Jan 16 – EP Scarlett Jazz Workshop
Jan 19 - LBHS visits Grade 9s
Jan 20 - EP Scarlett Visits Grade 9s
Jan 21 - School Council Meeting 6:30-7:30 - Virtual
Jan 22 – Alliance Française Workshop Late French Immersion Students
Jan 23 - Winter Activity Day
Jan 26 - Grade 9 Tours - EP Scarlett [In-person]
Jan 27 - Grade 9 Tour - Lord Beaverbrook [In-person]
Jan 28 - First Day of Semester 2
Jan 30 - Non-Instructional Day - Language Symposium System Professional Learning
Feb 5 – Open House 6:30-8:00
“Go Tigers!”
École David Thompson School
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