École David Thompson Weekly Update | A Community of Excellence
Weekly Update – Friday October 31 | Message de la semaine – vendredi 31 octobre
“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life.” — Albert Einstein
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Hello Tiger Families!
As we ease back into our regular routines, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all you’ve done to support your learners during our recent challenges and all you’ve done to get our students to school this week in such a good way. We’ve had a great week, and we saw so much shared joy and the laughter today especially, our strong sense of community all remind us how fortunate we are to be part of this school family.
Returning to our everyday rhythm is a chance to carry that gratitude into the small things: shared meals, quick check-ins, and quiet moments that remind us how lucky we are to have one another.
Let’s move forward with thankful hearts, reconnecting not just with our schedules, but with each other. Here’s to a smooth transition and to keeping our family connection strong in every season!
Warmly,
The David Thompson School Team
Items in this update:
- Happenings
- Switch Witch Candy Drive
- Lest we forget
- 2025 Magic of Christmas Visit Referral
- 17 hampers available
- Afterschool Yoga Class
- Request to ride a different bus
- Dates of Significance
Happenings
Switch Witch Candy Drive – Give Back This Halloween!
DTS is celebrating the 10th Annual Switch Witch Fundraiser in support of NICU Family Care, Made by Momma, and The Happy Birthday Project. On Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4, students are invited to donate some of their Halloween candy to help create birthday loot bags for children living in shelters or difficult circumstances. Drop off candy with Mme Kim (Room 40), Mme Poirier (Room 44), or Ms. Shawna (Office).Grade 6 students will help sort the candy as part of their Math and Social Studies learning. Your kindness helps bring smiles to children all year round — thank you for supporting this sweet cause!
Lest We Forget
Next Friday, November 7th will be our Remembrance Day assemblies. If your child is in grades 5 to 7, we will start at 09h00 in the Gymnasium, and the second assembly for the grades 8 and 9 will start at 10h30. You are all welcome to join us for that very important ceremony to remember the sacrifices of Canadian sailors, airmen, air women, soldiers, and all the current serving members. We ask students that are in the cadets, scouts or girl guides to wear their uniform for that morning. If you are a public servant in uniform, feel free to wear it during that day. We have poppies at school and available with a donation to the Canadian Legion. Cash only!
Lest We Forget!
Afterschool Yoga Class
Starting on November 4th, afterschool Yoga Class will run 2:45pm-3:45pm. We will be running the class until December 2nd. A second class will be offered and begin mid to late February.We will meet by the gym, as the mats are located there. Students are looking for Mme Kim.Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing appropriate to yoga (easy to stretch in) and are invited to bring their own mat, blocks and/or yoga strap. Our accessories available from the school are limited to yoga mats.
Date: Tuesdays, November 07 - December 2.
Time: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Location: Gym
2025 Magic of Christmas Visit Referral
It’s that special time of year again! Referrals are now open for Christmas 2025. If you would like to be a referred family who could be nominated for the Magic of Christmas in 2025, please email kmmunroe@cbe.ab.ca with your phone number and some context and Dr. Munroe will connect with you.
Thank you!
Christmas Hampers Available.
David Thompson has 17 Christmas hampers being donated for us to distribute, and they can include clothing or shoes—just share ages, gender, sizes, and a few interests. If you would like to receive a hamper please email kmmunroe@cbe.ab.ca with your phone number and some context and Dr. Munroe will connect with you.
If your child has a small wish (under $50), please include that too.
Let’s make this Christmas a little brighter together. ❤️
Request to ride a different bus
Please complete this form and have your student return it to the office.
Alternatively, you can email davidthompson@cbe.ab.ca
Note - You student must be a current bus student.
End of day submissions will not be permitted
Important Dates
Oct 31 - Halloween Activities
Nov 7 – Remembrance Assembly
Nov 10 – 12 – Fall Break – School Closed
Nov 27-28 – Parent Teacher Learning Conferences
“Go Tigers!”
École David Thompson School
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