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Weekly Update - Friday May 01 | Message de la semaine - vendredi 01 mai
Quote: The capacity to learn is a gift, the ability to learn is a skill, the willingness to learn is a choice. - Brian Herbert
Our latest David Thompson newsletter is now available on our website! Notre plus récent bulletin d’information de l’École David Thompson est maintenant disponible sur notre site Web.
Hello Tiger Families!
Well, that was a busy last few days of April! From the kids away in Eastern Canada, to bus evacuation, to Acadia buddies, Tiger Time, next year options picking, to the students away at City Hall and The Bird Sanctuary, what an incredible week. For all the work that has gone into all the activities and learning this week, a huge thank you to all of our organizers on staff and volunteers. And now we are heading right into May, and it is hard to believe we are here already. Next week we have the sailing crew off to SALTS and the week after that the campers off to Camp Chief Hector. With just a couple of short months to go we still have lots of learning to do and so many activites to engage in and celebrate.
As we move toward the finish line, we're grateful for every student who is choosing to work hard, show up, learn deeply, and support their classmates. Here is a studying tip to help all of our students getting ready for upcoming multiple choice exams. A powerful strategy to give to your child to help boost their performance is to have them annotate as they read. When tackling practice texts, have them actively mark the main idea in each paragraph, circle words they're not sure about, write questions in the margins, and underline evidence that supports key points. This active reading keeps the brain engaged, helps the memory and prepares the mind for the kinds of thinking multiple choice exams ask for. For math, apply the same thinking by having your student show all their work and explain their reasoning step-by-step, not just writing the answer. This helps students catch mistakes and understand the concepts more deeply.
Merci et bonne fin de semaine,
Warmly,
The David Thompson School Team
Items in this update:
- Happenings
- Grade 9 Field Trip Poll
- Track and Field Tryouts
- Bottle Drive Fundraiser
- Spring Showcase
- We have been approved for 6 new modular classrooms!
- Freezies Wanted!
- Summer School 2026
- Volunteer Appreciation Tea
- Important Dates
- Dates of Significance
Happenings
Grade 9 Field Trip Poll
The Verdict at Vertigo Theatre show has been extended to give students a richer theatrical experience, which means bus dismissal would shift to approximately 2:30pm and return to school around 3pm that day. Before we finalize our plans, we want to hear from Grade 9 families. If you have a student in Grade 9 please take a moment to respond to this quick poll about transportation so we can ensure every student has a smooth path home that afternoon. Grade 9 June 3rd Matinee Transportation Poll.
Track and Field Tryouts
Bottle Drive Fundraiser
David Thompson School is hosting a bottle drive to help fundraise for this year’s Grade 9 Farewell! Families are invited to support by dropping off their bottles at either the Chinook Bottle Depot or the South Pointe Bottle Depot. Simply let the depot know you are donating to “DT School Graduation Committee”, and the funds will go directly toward the farewell planning committee.
The bottle drive is running now until May 25—thank you for helping make this a memorable celebration for our Grade 9 students!
Spring Showcase
We have been approved for 6 new modular classrooms!
We are pleased to share that the Government of Alberta has approved 6 new modular classrooms for David Thompson. These classrooms will provide approximately 150 additional student spaces at the school.
The modular classrooms were approved in response to the Calgary Board of Education’s annual request through the Modular Classroom Program.
Site assessments will begin shortly. During this time, you may notice CBE staff or contractors on the school grounds. We will share additional information once assessments and planning are complete, and an installation timeline has been confirmed.
Freezies Wanted!
The Grade 9 Farewell committee is asking for donations of jumbo freezies to sell as a fundraiser for our year end celebration. If you are able, please bring frozen freezies to the school by May 07. Thank you for your support!
Summer School 2026
In-Person July 2-28 or Online July 2-27
Please have students speak to their school counselor if they are interested in taking a summer school course.
The CBE has Summer School opportunities for current students. In Summer School, students can take one course, either in-person or online:
- In-person at Chinook Learning Services at multiple locations throughout the city;
- Online at CBe-learn;
- Gain valuable work experience while earning credits through Summer Off-c ampus;
- Grade 9 students can only take Mathematics 15 (online);
- Visit Summer School FAQs to get answers to frequently asked questions;
- New this Summer! Career & Technology Studies courses in broadcasting & podcasting, cosmetology, networking & cybersecurity, welding, and engineering are available for Summer School. Apply until Friday, May 8.
Please encourage students to speak with their school counsellor if they are interested.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea
Calling all our wonderful volunteers! You’re warmly invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Tea.
If you’ve volunteered at any point this school year—on a field trip, in the school, or in any other way—we would love to celebrate and thank you for your support. Light refreshments will be served.
Please email cmcollins@cbe.ab.ca to let us know if you’re able to attend."
Date : May 26
Time : 1:30–2:15 pm.
Location : Learning Commons
Important Dates
May 04 - May 08 - SALTS
May 06 - Bike to School Day
- Vaccines Gr. 6, 7 and 8, 8:30-11:15am
May 07 - Tiger Time
- Grade 7 Zoo trip
- Sr Badminton Tournament, 4:00-6:30pm
May 11 - May 14 - Grade 8 OE Camp Chief Hector
- Gauss Math Contest (grade 7 and 8) 11:20-12:30pm
May 12 - Riverwatch 9-3, 9-4, 9-5, 9-6
May 13 - Riverwatch 9-1, 9-2
- Parent Council, In-person 6:30-8:00pm
May 14 - Tiger Time
- Grade 8&9 ABA Festival Field Trip 8:30-1:00pm
May 15 - Non-Instructional Day
May 18 - Non-Instructional Day - Victoria Day
May 19 - Grade 6 PAT FLA Part A 9:00-11:00am
- Vaccines gr. 7, 8 & 9, 8:30-11:30am
May 20 - Grade 9 PAT FLA Part A 9:00-11:00am
- Gr. 5 Fieldtrip to Carburn Park 9:00-2:00pm
- School Council, in- person, 6:00-8:00pm
May 21 - Grade 9 ELA A 9:00-11:00am
- Grade 7 Band ABA Festival Performance 8:30-1:00pm
May 22 – Tour for Families that missed the open House, 12:15-12:45pm
May 25 - May 29 - Spirit Week
May 25 - Military History classes- Nanton Bomber Museum [En personne]
- Grade 6 ELA A 9:00-11:00am
May 26 - Band to Feeder Schools
- Volunteer Appreciation Tea, 1:30-2:15pm
May 27 - Spring Band Concert, 7:00pm
May 28 - Play Performance Night - Jazz Band - Arts Showcase Feeder Tours
- Spring Showcase, 5:30-8:30pm
May 29 - Evening Play Performance
- Feeder School Presentations
“Go Tigers!”
École David Thompson School
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