DTS Weekly Update – June 20, 2025
DTS Message de la semaine - le 20, juin
"Celebrate the summer solstice as a marker of growth and prosperity. Every seed you've planted is now in bloom," says Tony Robbins.
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Dear David Thompson Families,
As we head into the final stretch of June, our school is alive with learning, leadership, and celebration. This week, students explored art and culture through mural painting, and orienteering field studies, while others demonstrated empathy and teamwork during our activity days, lots of students got Kona Ice and today we had a beautiful Indigenous Cooperative Learning Day planned by student. Whether your child learns in English or French, they are part of a rich, diverse learning environment where students collaborate, share ideas, and grow together.
We’re also proud of the way students approached their final assessments. PATs and in-class finals were used as tools for reflection and growth, not just grades. In fact, for our students, results only improved their final marks. Here’s what’s ahead as we wrap up the year
- June 25: Grade 9 Celebration. We’re excited to celebrate our Grade 9s on June 25 as they complete their middle school journey. Many have been learning side by side in the French Immersion program for nine years, growing not only in language, but in leadership, kindness, and confidence. All of our Grade 9 students have worked hard, supported one another, and left their mark on our school community. Thank you to our Grade 9 families for your care and partnership in making this day meaningful for your children—it’s a celebration well-earned.
- June 26 (Thursday running on Friday schedule, buses arrive at noon):
- 9:30 am – Learning Celebration Assembly for Grades 5 and 6
- 10:45 am – Learning Celebration Assembly for Grades 7 and 8
Looking forward to a wonderful last week of learning together.
Warmly,
The David Thompson School Team
Items in this update:
- Grade 9 Farewell- Important Details
- Next Year School Transfers
- Yellow School Bus Registration Deadline
- Report cards
- Grade 6 field trips
- Band Students
- SALTS 2026 Interest Survey
- Library books are now due
- Important Dates
- Dates of Significance
Happenings
Grade 9 Farewell- Important Details
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.
The Student Farewell Committee is asking families to contribute to the potluck if they are able. Please access the sign up sheet here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CIF0fGSezIsau2szCTeEhsg5ib4NesKuUbBx3p7F-i8/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Kristina Bains, BA., BEd., MEd
Pronouns: she/her
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.
Yellow School Bus Registration Deadline: June 22, 2025:
Families have until June 22 to register for yellow bus transportation for the 2025-26 school year. Transportation registration is available through your MyCBE account.
Transportation will continue to accept registrations after the deadline.
Families are encouraged to register before the deadline to ensure that students are added to routes for the start of the school year.
Report Cards: June 25, 2025
Semester 2 / Year 1 report cards will be available through your MyCBE account on Wednesday, June 25. Report cards can be viewed, downloaded (PDF), or printed at home. We no longer print paper copies of report cards.
If you do not have a MyCBE account, you can create one by CLICKING HERE.
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
Band Students
Please return any instruments and materials you may have at home before the end of the school year.
If your child is interested in renting an instrument over the summer, please have them leave the instrument in Mr. McClary’s office or bring to him before the end of next week. Forms will be emailed and printed, and available to return at the end of next week.
Band Shirts – If your child is in grade 7 or 8 and not returning to band next year, please wash their band shirt and bring it back to Mr. McClary before the end of the school year. If your child is returning to band next year, they can keep their band shirts. Grade 9’s may keep their band shirts, if they do not want to keep their band shirts please wash and bring back to Mr. McClary.
Best,
Mr. Casey McClary
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 now due
All library books and textbooks are due back now. Bring all books from home back to the school and return them in the black book return bin in the Learning commons. Textbooks, please bring to Mrs. Lybbert on Tuesday and Thursday to be returned.
Thank you
Melanie
Important Dates
June 23 - Gr 6 Tennis
June 23 - Gr 5 Bowling
June 24 – Grade 9 trip to Banff
June 24 –Gr 6 Zoo Trip
June 24 - Gr 7 Walking Trips
June 25 – Grade 9 Farewell Celebration
June 25 - Gr 6 Climbing
June 25 - Gr 7 Walking Trips
June 26 – Year-End Celebration of Learning Assembly
Dates of Significance
“Go Tigers!”
École David Thompson School
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