DTS Weekly Update – June 06, 2025
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Hello Tiger Families!
Dear David Thompson Families,
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we’re inspired by the leadership and engagement we see in our classrooms and beyond. This week, Tigers won an overall second place at the track field meet (which means whole lot of winning gold, silver and bronze), students shone on stage in No Substitutes, and during the Year End Band Concert, we welcomed next year’s Tigers with engaging school tours, Grade 5s explored Carburn Park, and we celebrated school-wide creativity at our Fine Arts Night. The week was a beautiful showcase of student voice, talent, and community spirit. We are grateful for the way our dual-track community, both French Immersion and English programs, come together to support student success in all areas.
As part of year-end preparations, PowerSchool Grades have been temporarily disabled, with online report cards available from June 25 to July 25. Now, with final projects and exams underway, we encourage families to help students stay organized by checking review materials, reinforcing study habits, completing any unfinished assignments, and celebrating small accomplishments.
With warmer weather, we are taking steps to ensure a safe and comfortable learning environment, including purchasing fans for increased airflow, allowing students breaks in cool zones, monitoring temperatures, and encouraging frequent hydration breaks. Please remind your child to dress in light layers and bring a refillable water bottle each day.
Looking ahead to next year, we are carefully creating class lists for next year. If you feel a particular peer relationship supports your child’s learning, please share this with us using this Class Placement Input Form before June 14. While we can’t guarantee all requests, we value your input as part of our collective commitment to building balanced and caring classrooms.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s finish strong and keep cheering on our amazing students.
Warmly,
The David Thompson School Team
Items in this update:
- Options Selections!
- Grade 9 Farewell- Save the Date!
- Grade 9 Farewell - Potluck Sign Up
- Next Year School Transfers
- Grade 8 Field Trip, June 11
- Grade 8 camping trip
- Grade 6 field trips
- Athletics update
- SALTS 2026 Interest Survey
- Library books are due, please return ASAP
- Important Dates
- Dates of Significance
Happenings
Options Selections
Hello Tiger Families!
Below, you will find all of the links to the options selection forms. Please read this options description document (linked) before making choices.
Grade 7 options selection form (linked)
Grade 8 options selection form (linked)
Grade 9 options selection form (linked)
Meaghan McMorran
Pronouns she/her
Grade 9 Farewell- Save the Date!
We are excited to invite families to our Grade 9 Farewell Celebration as we recognize and honor our students' transition to high school!
- Date: Wednesday, June 25th
- Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
- Location: David Thompson Main Gym
- Potluck and dance: 2:00-4:00pm
Due to limited seating capacity in our gym, we kindly ask that guests are limited to 2-3 per student. This special afternoon will include student reflections, presentations, and a chance to celebrate this important milestone together. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Kristina Bains, BA., BEd., MEd
Pronouns: she/her
From the Grade 9 Student Farewell Committee: Potluck Sign Up
To all parents of Grade 9 students, We have planned to have a group potluck going on for all of our Farewell students and families, and we are looking for contributions. We are sending a list going out to you where you can write what food you will be bringing so there won’t be too much overlap. Please sign up on the list because we would like many options for everyone to eat and it would be great if we have plenty of food for families to celebrate the accomplishments of our Grade 9 students. Thank you!
Link here:
Mary Collis
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Grade 8/9 Teacher | ELA & Social Studies
Next Year School Transfers
Unfortunately, we are aware that some students may not be returning to our wonderful school. Your students will be missed, and we understand that circumstances change. To coordinate with your students' future school please inform us as soon as possible by connecting with us in the office at scmcintyre@cbe.ab.ca only if your student is not going to be attending David Thompson in the fall of 2025.
Grade 8 Field Trip, June 11
Grade 8's will be heading to the Max Bell Theatre to view a live musical production of the feel-good musical Legally Blonde on June 11th. They are all very excited to witness Elle find herself while solving crime and wearing pink!
Mary Collis
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Grade 8/9 Teacher | ELA & Social Studies
Grade 8 Outdoor Ed. Camping Trip, June 10-12
Final pre-trip student meeting, Monday June 09, first half lunch.
Double check your packing list. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Miller.
Tessa Miller
Outdoor Ed | Phys. Ed | David Thompson School
Grade 6 field trips
Please ensure that your students are dressed comfortably for the weather. Bring water bottles, appropriate footwear, hats, and please be prepared for the activities of the day.
June 23 Grade 6 Field trip Tennis
June 24 Grade 6 Field trip ZOO
June 25 Grade 6 Field trip Climbing Center
J Poirier
Track & Field Team
Congratulations to our Track and Field team for coming in Second Place overall in the Divisional track meet on Tuesday. David Thompson showed great sportsmanship, school community, and strong athleticism. Athletes won 45 First, Second and Third place standings, as well as countless top 10 placements. Way to go, Tigers!
Erin Hidalgo
Physical Education and Athletics Learning Leader
SALTS 2026 Interest Survey
Grade 9 students at David Thompson have the unique opportunity to participate in a 5-day sailing trip aboard a tall ship in the Lower Gulf Islands off the coast of Victoria BC. We are looking to gauge interest in this opportunity in the spring of 2026.
About the trip: This is a 5 day (Monday to Friday) off-site activity where students live, eat, sleep, on a 70 ft tall ship while learning to sail in the Lower Gulf Islands near Victoria, BC. SALTS (Sail and Life Training Society) are the service provider. Students learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and grit, while also developing a greater understanding of the natural world as they explore the Gulf Islands – marine ecosystems, local Indigenous history, environmental issues and sustainability.
The approximate cost of this trip would be $2500. This fee covers the cost of flights, transportation, accommodations and food during the trip. You can find more information on group sails at www.salts.ca
Current grade 8 families, please fill out this survey to indicate your interest https://forms.office.com/r/mqM1rR6e5P
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Margaret Matheson, B.Sc., B.Ed.
Learning Leader | Grade 7-9 Math & Science
Library books are due
All library books are due back June 6. Please have a look around your home and return all library books to the school as soon as possible.
Thank you
Melanie
Important Dates
June 9 – We Welcome Sam Livingston
June 10-12 – Grade 8 Outdoor Ed, camping trip
June 11 – Grade 8’s go to Theatre Calgary
June 11 - PAT Wednesday @8:15-9:30 Grade 9 FLA Part B
June 11 - PAT Wednesday@ 8:15-9:30 Grade 9 FLA Part B
June 13- PAT Friday@10:00-11:30 Grade 6&9 Math Part A
June 16- PAT Monday@8:15-9:30 Grade 9 ELA Part B
June 16- PAT Monday@12:30-1:30 Grade 6 ELA Part B
June 17- PAT Tuesday@8:15-9:35 Grade 9 Math Part B
June 17- PAT Tuesday@12:30-1:40 Grade 6 Math Part B
June 18 - PAT Wednesday Gr 6&9 Social Studies
June 19 – School Council AGM
June 24 – Grade 9 trip to Banff
June 25 – Grade 9 Farewell Celebration
June 26 – Year-End Celebration of Learning
Dates of Significance
“Go Tigers!”
École David Thompson School
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