École David Thompson Weekly Update | A Community of Excellence
Weekly Update – Friday November 21 | Message de la semaine – vendredi 21 novembre
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Hello Tiger Families!
As we settle into the season, we’re continuing to reconnect, adjust, and refocus with our shared commitment to our children. As timelines and plans take shape, we’re keeping those core ideas at the center of every decision. We’re grateful for your continued support. Heading into the colder days, we gently remind our students to take extra care on sidewalks as ice can make it slippery. We encourage students to dress warmly as we look forward to continuing to enjoy time outdoors. In addition, students are kindly reminded to use the proper receptacle for garbage disposal. Our neighborhood appreciates our help in maintaining a welcoming environment.
We look forward to meeting with all of you during Parent–Teacher Conferences (November 27 and 28), where we can celebrate progress, discuss goals, and continue supporting your child’s journey together. We also look forward to our winter arts learning celebration. We will be taking a more flexible approach with smaller performances this season as some of our learners have had less rehearsal time than usual. Please save the date for our Winter Arts Evening Showcase on December 11th. You can expect an update from your child’s teacher in the coming weeks if your child is performing. Thank you for your continued partnership. You make a difference in our school and our community.
Warmly,
The David Thompson School Team
Items in this update:
- Happenings
- Student Led Toy Drive
- School Conferences
- Virtual Presentation: Online Toxicity & What Parents Need to Know
- Girls' soccer
- School Council RSVP
- Attendance and requesting a different bus
- Important Dates
- Dates of Significance
Happenings
Student Led Toy Drive
Students in the City of Calgary LEAD Program at David Thompson School are excited to announce a Toy Drive running now until December 3rd. We invite students and caregivers to participate by donating new or gently used toys. Items may be dropped off in the collection bin located in the school office at any time. All donated toys will be shared with the Kids Up Front Foundation, supporting children and families across our community. This initiative is student-led: 15–20 of our Grade 8 and 9 students in the after-school leadership club have taken on the planning, including planning to organize a drop off event taking place during parent conferences.
Their leadership reflects the best of student voice and community service.
- New, unwrapped toys are preferred
- Choose age-appropriate toys
- Please avoid items that are fragile, contain sharp edges, or are weapons
Thank you for helping our student leaders make a meaningful difference in the community.
Date – Tuesday, November 25
Time - 2:45-4:15pm
Location – in front of the school
And
Date – Thursday, November 27
Time – 4:00 –8:00pm
Location - in front of the school
School Conferences
School conferences will be taking place next week. Each session will be 5 minutes in length. When booking conferences, please allow adequate time to move (physically or virtually) from one meeting to the next.
To book conferences, please log into your MyCBE account and follow these steps:
- Click on “Book and Manage Meeting Times”
- Select “Book a Conference”
- If you're new to booking multiple teachers please watch this short video.
After booking, your conference details will appear in your MyCBE account. We recommend adding these to your calendar to keep track of meeting times and links (if applicable). We look forward to seeing you and your child at conferences and continuing our shared work in supporting their success.
Date - Thursday, November 27
Time - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Location – In person at David Thompson
And
Date - Friday, November 28
Time - 8:30 - 2:30 pm
Location - Virtually
Virtual Presentation: Online Toxicity & What Parents Need to Know
The DTS School Council is pleased to offer an online learning event featuring the renowned digital literacy expert, The White Hatter, for all David Thompson parents, guardians, and caregivers.
“Online Toxicity: Concerns That Parents and Caregivers Need to Know” will help families deepen their understanding of the digital world their children navigate daily. Research continues to show that screen time, social media use, and online interactions can significantly influence the social-emotional well-being of children and adolescents. Thank you DTS School Council for supporting our community by helping families feel more confident guiding our young people in making safe, healthy choices online.
Date -Thursday, December 4
Time - 6:00–7:30 p.m. (Alta Time)
Location -Virtual – Link to be shared
Girls’ Soccer
The girls' soccer team will wind up a short season with a pizza party. Let Monsieur Beaudoin or Hadder know if you can't come!
Date: Tuesday, November 25
Time: lunch time
Location: Main Gym.
School Council
Please join us! School council is a great chance to find out what is happening and to contribute to the David Thompson learning community.
Date - Wednesday, November 26
Time – 6:00pm
Location – Virtually, please RSVP to this meeting here to receive a meeting link.
Attendance and requesting a different bus
If students are going to be late or absent, please email davidthompson@cbe.ab.ca or phone the DTS absence line 403-777-7470 opt 1. Please clearly spell your student's last name.
If your child is a regular bus rider and needs to ride a different bus, please complete this form return it to the office. Alternatively, you can email davidthompson@cbe.ab.ca. No end-of-day requests can be accommodated. Please note that riders must be a current bus student.
Important Dates
- Nov 24 – Picture Retakes
- Nov 24 - Western Canada High School French Immersion International Baccalaureate (IB) information session from 6:30-8pm
- Nov 26 - Grade 9 O.E. Climbing Trip (8-12:30) and 9-1 Rec Leadership Trip
- Nov 26 - Virtual School Council (link to come)
- Nov 26 – Girl's soccer pizza party, at lunch in the main gym
- Nov 26 - Jazz Band, first rehearsal
- Nov 27 - Henry Wise Wood High School English International Baccalaureate (IB) information session from 6-8pm
- 9-2 Rec Leadership Trip
- Nov 27 – Conferences – 4-8 pm (in-person)
- Nov 28 - Non-Instructional Day – Conferences – 8:30-2:30 pm (virtual)
- Dec 4 – 6pm White Hatter Parent Presentation
- Dec 9 – Wellness Student Leadership Symposium (Mount Royal)
- Dec 11 – Winter Arts Showcase Evening – 5-7pm
“Go Tigers!”
École David Thompson School
9320 Arbour Crescent SE, Calgary, AB T2J 0X8 Calgary Board of Education | cbe.ab.ca t | 403-777-7470