| Dear Families,
We want to start by congratulating our Senior Girls and Senior Boys Basketball Teams, who walked away as Division Champions on Thursday May 25. Our Junior Boys and Girls came up just short of making finals and had strong finishes during semi-finals on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. We are looking forward to a strong finish to the interschool athletics season when we compete in next week’s track meet. We want to thank our parents and families for supporting us in keeping our bus zone safe for students. The month of June will see us working with our students to promote safe behaviour in the crosswalks around our building. Thursday evening marks the performance of High School Musical Jr, which has been a labour of love for students and teachers over the last few months. All told, students will have four opportunities to perform- once for our incoming Grade 6 students, once for parents and community members and twice for our student population. Doors open at 6:30pm on Thursday June 1. Tickets are $5 each (cash only, no advance sales) at the door that night. Concession stand sales will also be cash only, so bring your toonies and loonies!
Upcoming Dates: June 1 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 12 to 15 June 13 June 13 and 14 June 15 June 16 June 20 June 22 June 23 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 August 28
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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| Dear DGS Families, This past weekend, I came across a very recent episode of Cityline, which is produced out of Toronto. The focus was on teenagers and their relationship with social media. I found that the perspectives offered were practical, thoughtful, and delivered in the spirit of helping students interact with platforms in a developmentally appropriate and thoughtful way. We think we will be using pieces of this resource with our students in class, as it includes the perspectives of adolescents aged 12 and up. Each clip is only about 10 minutes in length and provides a great place to start conversations with your family. The entire episode is located here: Parent’s guide to Protecting Your Teens on Social Media (8 minutes) Jake Ernst and the Effects of Social Media on Developing Teens (10 minutes) One of the resources promoted in the episode is the Dove Confidence Kit. This document is 32 pages of great ways of building body confidence for the youth in our lives. We are so pleased to welcome “Sings Many Songs Women,” an Indigenous women’s hand drum and song group who will be sharing their gifts, talents, and teachings with our students on Friday morning. They are based in Calgary, from Métis, Blackfoot, Cree and Anishinaabe nations across Turtle Island, and are involved in many cultural ceremonies here in Treaty 7 territory and beyond. They are artisans, musicians, activists, MMIWG2S advocates, community builders and knowledge holders and we are pleased to learn from them. In part, their presence is a result of our Grade 8 students’ work to surface further their learning in relation to the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit people. Their awareness run and fundraising efforts have resulted in $500 being raised and over 50 items donated to the Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society and Emergency Women’s Shelter. Thank you for helping our students take action, in a good way. Registration for our Evening of Clay and Construction for Parents opened May 15. There are still spaces available, if you are interested, click HERE!
Transportation Transportation fees and service levels for the 2023-24 have been announced. Families can now register using MyCBE . If your family is considering using transportation services for the next school year, you need to register by the June 11 deadline to ensure yellow school bus service for the first day of classes in September. There is no financial obligation for registration; families have until the fall to cancel without a fee. Registering early means better route planning and allows the CBE to communicate the need for additional stops or buses to our service providers.
High School Musical Jr Students and staff have been choreographing, rehearsing, building and memorizing their lines for our June 1 evening performance of High School Musical Jr. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door, only. (No pre-sales). Doors open at 6:30pm, performance at 7:00pm. We can’t wait to see you there! .jpg)
Upcoming Dates: May 24 May 25 May 29 May 30 June 1 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 12 to 15 June 13 and 14 June 16
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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| Dear DGS Families, This is an action-packed week for staff and students! We’ve now successfully completed Part A of the Grades 6 and 9 Provincial Achievement Tests for English Language Arts. A gigantic and heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who volunteered to scribe for students- your support of our students’ learning means the world to our kiddos! Grade 9s are currently on day two of their Eco-School Adventure and are having a terrific time. The Basketball Semi-Finals have been postponed; and new dates will be shared once available. Registration for our Evening of Clay and Construction for Parents opened Monday morning. There are still spaces available, if you are interested, click HERE! On Friday morning, our Grade 8s completed their hour-long run in support of elevating the significance of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (May 5), also known as Red Dress Day. In total, they ran 770km, which they later realized symbolizes the length of the Highway of Tears. So far, we have had over 30 items from the wish list donated in support of the Awo Taan women’s shelter and healing lodge. We will be accepting cash donations and Wish List Items until May 19, 2023. The wish list notes that items geared to adolescents are especially welcome. Transportation fees and service levels for the 2023-24 have been announced. Families can now register using MyCBE . If your family is considering using transportation services for the next school year, you need to register by the June 11 deadline to ensure yellow school bus service for the first day of classes in September. There is no financial obligation for registration; families have until the fall to cancel without a fee. Registering early means better route planning and allows the CBE to communicate the need for additional stops or busses to our service providers. As we head into the Victoria Day Long Weekend, we’re sending you all warm wishes for an adventure filled time with family and friends!
High School Musical Jr Students and staff have been choreographing, rehearsing, building and memorizing their lines for our June 1 evening performance of High School Musical Jr. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door, only. (No pre-sales). Doors open at 6:30pm, performance at 7:00pm. We can’t wait to see you there!
Upcoming Dates: May 22 May 29 May 30 June 1 June 7 June 8 June 9 June 12 to 15 June 13 and 14 June 16
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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| Dear DGS Families: Last week felt like summer days at the beginning of May. We are patiently waiting for our HVAC system to be brought online for the season. It’s unusual (but certainly welcome) to have a week of temperatures in the high 20’s in the first week of May, but it can pose a few challenges in terms of building temperatures. Teachers got creative with the spaces we have in the school, and we all did our best to keep cool. My favourite things from last week were watching Grade 9s play full-on pick-up games of baseball at lunchtime (better than any Spring League Ball I’ve ever gotten to see in the USA), spending time listening to Grade 6s read me their narrative work from their ELA classes and then spending time on Friday in the company of our whole staff learning new ways to apply the work we are doing in our System Middle School Learning Sessions. Our staff breaks into three Professional Learning Communities on a regular basis- Numeracy, Literacy and Student Well-being. This focused learning time for teachers allows for our staff to better engage students in the tasks we ask them to do, how we assess those tasks and provide meaningful feedback to students, and the social and emotional experiences they have every day. Grade 9 Eco-School at Camp Chief Hector runs next week, as do the written portions of the Grade 6 and 9 ELA Provincial Achievement Tests. We are approaching these assessment experiences with common sense, and we will take extra care to ensure student well-being on Monday and Wednesday when these exams are held. Grade 7s will be preparing for their June camp experience by selling Freezies out of the servery after school every day until May 26. At just $2 each, they make a great “walking home” treat! Our Grade 8s have taken up an important initiative in relation to learning about and the significance of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (May 5), also known as Red Dress Day. We challenged our students to answer the question, “What is ONE thing we can do?” and our Grade 8 team has committed to action in the form of a run/walk on Friday, May 12, to show solidarity, raise awareness, and raise funds to support the Awo Taan women’s shelter and healing lodge. We will be accepting cash donations and Wish List Items until May 19, 2023. The wish list notes that items geared to adolescents are especially welcome.
Mom’s Pantry Pick-up Orders will be available for pick-up inside the main doors of the school on Thursday May 11, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Please ensure prompt pick-up of your order as we cannot accommodate any late pick-ups. Thank you for your support!
SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY MAY 30, 2023 Have you ever wondered what your students get to experience in the Construction Lab? Ever wanted to learn a little more about hand-building with clay in the art room? Have we got an experience for you! Your School Council is organizing a “Parents Only” session on Tuesday May 30, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by the School Council and Parent Fundraising Society Meeting at 7:15pm. A sign up will be sent out on Monday May 15 with two projects to choose to create under the guidance of Mr. Bhandari (construction) and Ms. Thomas and Ms. Hart (clay). Meet new community friends! Spend time with our School Council Executive! Create! This invitation will also be sent to parents of incoming Grade 6 students so they can get to know our school council! Each Session will be capped at approximately 20 participants. Registration will open on Monday May 15.
High School Musical Jr Students and staff have been choreographing, rehearsing, building and memorizing their lines for our June 1 evening performance of High School Musical Jr. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the door, only. (No pre-sales). Doors open at 6:30pm, performance at 7:00pm. We can’t wait to see you there! ![]()
PAT Volunteers We are looking for 15 volunteers for EACH of the dates listed below to assist with our upcoming grade 6 and 9 PAT’s. So far, we only have 16 out of the 30 volunteers needed for the May PAT’s. Please consider signing up to support our students! You do NOT need to have a grade 6 or 9 student to help. The responsibilities for this role may include reading, scribing and/or supervision. Note: all exams take place in the morning. Dates: May 15 (ELA) - 7 out of 15 May 17 (ELA) - 7 out of 15 June 20 (ELA) - 3 out of 15 June 22 (Math) - 3 out of 15
June 23 (Math) - 5 out of 15 June 26 (Social Studies) - 3 out of 15 June 27 (Science) - 4 out of 15
Click HERE to sign-up!
Upcoming Dates: May 15 May 16 – 18 May 17 May 22 May 29 May 30 June 1 June 8 June 9 June 13 and 14 June 16
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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| Dear DGS Families,
We are welcoming in the month of May with so much enthusiasm! Last week featured Band Camp, an emotion-filled beautiful Grandmother Tea Ceremony, a great meeting for our fabulous School Council and Parent Fundraising Society, Musical Rehearsals and Basketball practices! May will find us rounding out the basketball season, Grade 9’s at Camp Chief Hector, the start of Track and Field Season, our English Language Arts PATs for Grade 6 and 9, welcoming our new Grade 6s for next year and some of the best teaching and learning we’ve experienced.
Mom’s Pantry Pick-up Orders will be available for pick-up inside the main doors of the school on Thursday May 11, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Please ensure prompt pick-up of your order as we cannot accommodate any late pick-ups. Thank you for your support!
SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY MAY 30, 2023 Have you ever wondered what your students get to experience in the Construction Lab? Ever wanted to learn a little more about hand-building with clay in the art room? Have we got an experience for you! Your School Council is organizing a “Parents Only” session on Tuesday May 30, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by the School Council and Parent Fundraising Society Meeting at 7:15pm. A sign up will be sent out on Monday May 15 with two projects to choose to create under the guidance of Mr. Bhandari (construction) and Ms. Thomas and Ms. Hart (clay). Meet new community friends! Spend time with our School Council Executive! Create! This invitation will also be sent to parents of incoming Grade 6 students so they can get to know our school council! Each Session will be capped at approximately 20 participants. Registration will open on Monday May 15.
PAT Volunteers We are looking for 15 volunteers for EACH of the dates listed below to assist with our upcoming grade 6 and 9 PAT’s. So far, we only have 14 out of the 30 volunteers needed for the May PAT’s. Please consider signing up to support our students! You do NOT need to have a grade 6 or 9 student to help. The responsibilities for this role may include reading, scribing and/or supervision. Note: all exams take place in the morning. Dates: June 20 (ELA) - 3 out of 15 June 22 (Math) - 2 out of 15 June 23 (Math) - 4 out of 15 June 26 (Social Studies) - 3 out of 15 June 27 (Science) - 4 out of 15
Click HERE to sign-up!
Track & Field Schedule Available HERE! Track 2023 Schedule (2).pdf
Upcoming Dates: May 5 May 8 May 15 May 16 – 18 May 17 May 22 May 29 May 30 June 8 June 9
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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| Dear DGS Families,
This week, our Learning Leaders for Students Services and Grade 6 have been visiting our feeder schools and getting to know our incoming Grade 6 students. This comes about a month before we have students from Sibylla Kiddle School and Cranston School join us here for a half day of experimenting in the Construction Lab, Foods Room, PE Spaces, Backyard Area and the Art Room. They come back one more time all together to be the audience for our School Musical Production which takes place at the very end of May. On Friday afternoon this week, we are honoured to be the one of the host sites for our system-wide traditional virtual gatherings for students in Grade 9 who self-identify as indigenous to celebrate and honour their upcoming transition to high school. Our school will be hosting The Grandmother’s Tea Ceremony. This gathering is one way the CBE supports our Indigenous students in making transitions by valuing the role ceremony plays in Indigenous ways of being, belonging, doing and knowing. Each of these ceremonies will be facilitated by Elders and/or Knowledge Keepers and supported by members of the Indigenous Education Team. We look forward to learning, participating, and honouring our students in a good way. Last Friday, Mr. Murphy and his Grade 6 Class hosted MLA Matt Jones, Trustee Charlene May, and Director Ann Ard as a part of visits MLA Jones is doing in middle schools in our neighborhoods. Mr. Jones shared his thoughts on government and answered questions our students took the time to prepare. Our students created three pieces of art to give to our guests. The artwork is entitled “The Pillars of Democracy” and depicts maple leaves atop pillars designed to represent how students understand Justice, Representation, Freedoms and Equity, which are commonly understood to be the pillars of democratic society. Last Thursday, we had a sewer back-up, which was unfortunately caused when a large amount of paper towel and other detritus such as food, latex gloves, and a sock were found clogging our lines. These items had been flushed down toilets in the west end of the school, and the plumbing just isn’t designed to handle things like that. I got to learn new words like “soil stack,” “main drain” and “sewer lateral,” none of which were covered in any of my degrees. I want to extend my most sincere thanks to Bert Zhai, our Facility Operator, who found the problem and worked with our CBE Plumbing Team to rectify the situation as quickly as possible. This week, classes have been having circle conversations around how we got to a place where a number of students have forgotten we all share our building with 650 people who deserve to use safe, clean washrooms. There is a collective need for all of us to look after it. In this case, the care that is needed can be summarized very easily- “don’t do dumb things.” We know it is not perfect, but while we reset expectations and sort through who may be involved, students will be allowed out of the classroom one at a time, and the areas outside upstairs washrooms will be supervised by staff members over the course of this next week.
Grade 9 Leadership Photobooth Pictures Students who want to order a physical copy of pictures taken at the Leadership Photobooth are asked to bring $2 (per print) to school on Thursday April 27. Grade 9 Leadership Students will go to classrooms, collect cash and take orders between 8:30 and 9:30am. Band Camp Students and anyone else who wants to order pictures can do so by bringing a toonie to the main foyer on Monday May 1 between 8:00 and 8:30am before school. Leadership students will be on hand to take orders and collect cash.
Grade 7 Outdoor School Deposit Reminder that Grade 7 Outdoor School deposits are due to be paid through your MyCBE/PowerSchool account by Sunday, April 30. Should you encounter any difficulties with the system, or to make other arrangements for deposit payment, please connect with Anne Binks or your child’s homeroom teacher.
SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY MAY 30, 2023 Have you ever wondered what your students get to experience in the Construction Lab? Ever wanted to learn a little more about hand-building with clay in the art room? Have we got an experience for you! Your School Council is organizing a “Parents Only” session on Tuesday May 30, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, followed by the School Council and Parent Fundraising Society Meeting at 7:15pm. A sign up will be sent out on Monday May 15 with two projects to choose to create under the guidance of Mr. Bhandari (construction) and Ms. Thomas and Ms. Hart (clay). Meet new community friends! Spend time with our School Council Executive! Create! This invitation will also be sent to parents of incoming Grade 6 students so they can get to know our school council! Each Session will be capped at approximately 20 participants. Registration will open on Monday May 15.
PAT Volunteers We are looking for 15 volunteers for EACH of the dates listed below to assist with our upcoming grade 6 and 9 PAT’s. So far, we only have 8 out of the 30 volunteers needed for the May PAT’s. Please consider signing up to support our students! You do NOT need to have a grade 6 or 9 student to help. The responsibilities for this role may include reading, scribing and/or supervision. Note: all exams take place in the morning. Dates: May 15 (ELA) - 2 of 15 May 17 (ELA) - 6 of 15 June 20 (ELA) - 3 of 15 June 22 (Math) - 1 of 15 June 23 (Math) - 3 of 15
Click HERE to sign-up!
Understanding Social Media The Calgary Board of Education is inviting all community members to join us for an inspiring evening of learning with experts in understanding social media. Social media has been around for decades and is commonly used by all. These digital platforms allow any user to create or share content in forms of posts, photos, videos, and connection. Teenagers need support and education to develop the skills to manage their social media use. This session will explore social media use among youth and tools to help your child learn to use social media platforms in a healthy and responsible way. On May 2, the CBE’s Well-Being team will host a free online session where parents will be able to join and learn from experts in the field of health promotion, ask questions and receive follow-up materials. You are invited to join us at the virtual session from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click HERE on Tuesday May 2 at 6:30pm to join the session Understanding Social Media Child and Youth Well-Being Series for Families and Caregivers
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. CBE educators believe that parents and caregivers can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors — in order to do so, they need the right tools and information.
Since our understanding of student health and well-being is evolving, it is important for parents to stay up-to-date on the same information so everyone is supporting student success.
This is the last session offered in a five-part Child and Youth Well-Being for Families and Caregivers learning series that is offered at no-cost to all Calgary Board of Education employees, families, and community members between December 2022 and May 2023. The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics. You are a key partner in your child’s education and student well-being is critically linked to student achievement.
Track & Field Schedule Available here: Track 2023 Schedule.pdf
Upcoming Dates: April 25 April 26 - 28 May 2 May 5 May 8 May 15 May 16 – 18 May 17 May 22 May 29 May 30
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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Dear DGS Families,
Thanks so much for all of your support of our work with your children. We greatly enjoyed hosting our inaugural Southbound Hoopfest for Junior Girls and Boys Basketball- the work that student athletes, coaches and organizers put into this event made it an incredible success!
Spirit Week The first three days of Spring Spirit Week have been so much fun! We look forward to rounding out this week with Tropical Day on Thursday and PJ Day on Friday.
PAT Volunteers We are looking for 15 volunteers for EACH of the dates listed below to assist with our upcoming grade 6 and 9 PAT’s. So far, we only have 4 volunteers for the May PAT’s. Please consider signing up to support our students! You do NOT need to have a grade 6 or 9 student to help. The responsibilities for this role may include reading, scribing and/or supervision. Note: all exams take place in the morning. Dates: May 15 (ELA) May 17 (ELA) June 20 (ELA) June 22 (Math) June 23 (Math) June 26 (Social Studies) June 27 (Science)
Click HERE to sign-up!
Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards Riding season is BACK! We love seeing students riding their bikes, scooters and skateboards to and from school. Please send your child with a sturdy lock to lock their bike, scooter or skateboard up each day, as no skateboards, scooters or bikes are permitted in the building. We have locking outdoor skateboard and scooter racks and these items cannot be stored in lockers, classrooms or the main office. When locking a scooter to the racks with a bike lock, it’s important for the lock to be wound around the rack several times and/or through one of the scooter wheels. The same applies to skateboards. The skateboard and scooter racks work best with a simple combination lock to ensure the skateboard or scooter cannot be slipped out of the rack. Families also need to provide their child with a helmet suitable for the activity. It’s also a good time to remind families to register your child’s bike on the Bike Index, which is used by CPS in the recovery of stolen bicycles. Should your child’s bike or other property be stolen from any location, report it online. Please note that the CBE is not responsible for theft or loss of personal property and use of bike and skateboard racks is at individual risk.
Grade 9 Farewell Please mark Friday June 16 on your calendars as the day that we will gather with families to say goodbye to our Grade 9 students. The ceremony is intended for Grade 9 students, their families, siblings and invited guests. The program will begin at 10:00am, with an informal outdoor reception to follow. The Grade 9 Farewell Activity has been planned for June 28 at The Beach; further details will follow closer to the start of June.
Upcoming Dates: April 20 April 21 April 25
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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Dear DGS Families, What’s better than one short week right after Spring Break? You guessed it- TWO short weeks! I say this quite tongue-in-cheek- I know it can be a disruption to schedules and routines. We are all together now straight through until the end of the first week in May. We are shifting into “outdoor sport mode” with a return to being able to really enjoy the backyard area at lunch and make use of the natural spaces in our community.
Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards
Riding season is BACK! We love seeing students riding their bikes, scooters and skateboards to and from school. Please send your child with a sturdy lock to lock their bike, scooter or skateboard up each day, as no skateboards, scooters or bikes are permitted in the building. We have locking outdoor skateboard and scooter racks and these items cannot be stored in lockers, classrooms or the main office. When locking a scooter to the racks with a bike lock, it’s important for the lock to be wound around the rack several times and/or through one of the scooter wheels. The same applies to skateboards. The skateboard and scooter racks work best with a simple combination lock to ensure the skateboard or scooter cannot be slipped out of the rack. Families also need to provide their child with a helmet suitable for the activity. It’s also a good time to remind families to register your child’s bike on the Bike Index, which is used by CPS in the recovery of stolen bicycles. Should your child’s bike or other property be stolen from any location, report it online. Please note that the CBE is not responsible for theft or loss of personal property and use of bike and skateboard racks is at individual risk.
Spirit Week
The Grade 9 Leadership students are organizing a Spring Spirit Week for next week, April 17-21! They are also organizing a photo booth and other games; specific dates and times are to be decided! Students can watch for more information on posters placed around the building and the school T.V.’s.
Grade 9 Farewell
Please mark Friday June 16 on your calendars as the day that we will gather with families to say goodbye to our Grade 9 students. The ceremony is intended for Grade 9 students, their families, siblings and invited guests. The program will begin at 10:00am, with an informal outdoor reception to follow. The Grade 9 Farewell Activity has been planned for June 28 at The Beach; further details will follow closer to the start of June.
PAT Volunteers
We are looking for 15 volunteers for EACH of the dates listed below to assist with our upcoming grade 6 and 9 PAT’s. The responsibilities for this role may include reading, scribing and/or supervision. Note: all exams are completed in the morning. Dates: May 15 (ELA) May 17 (ELA)
June 20 (ELA) June 22 (Math) June 23 (Math) June 26 (Social Studies) June 27 (Science)
Click HERE to sign-up!
Basketball Season has Arrived…
We hosted our second night of basketball last night and we are holding our first Basketball Tournament this weekend. I want to thank students and families for being respectful and enthusiastic about the games- you truly do take care of each other. As with other interschool athletics seasons, we work with the Schools in our Division to establish guidelines for hosting home games. Our Division has decided on the following: For home games, DGS student spectators are welcome to attend the FIRST game of the evening only. Teachers will help students find the exits at this time. No unparented spectators from other schools will be permitted at DGS home games. No unparented DGS students are to attend other schools. Parents attending Away games with their own child are asked to care for no more students than you have seatbelts in your vehicle. This is to prevent one parent from being “responsible” for students they did not bring with them to an Away game or that they do not know.
Upcoming Dates: April 12 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 April 25
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556.
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| Dear DGS Families, Welcome Back to Paradise! I hope that whatever adventures you and your families had during Spring Break have brought you all back rested, relaxed, and ready for the month of April.
Archery Comes to DGS Before the Winter Break, our Parent Fundraising Society generously approved the purchase of Archery Equipment to allow for the addition of an Archery Program to our Physical Education and Wellness curriculum at DGS. Over the next three weeks, DGS students in Grades 7-9 will have the opportunity in PE to participate in a 5-day archery unit. Our PE Team is fully trained regarding skill and safety and is excited to offer a new experience for our students. Archery helps students improve focus, hand eye coordination, strength, and confidence. Due to the nature of the activity, there will be zero tolerance for misbehaviour or failure to comply with teacher instructions. While it is very rare, if it occurs, students will be temporarily transferred to an alternate PE class in the main gym until the archery unit is completed. We are looking forward to offering this exciting activity in PE!
Grade 7 and 9 Outdoor School Please watch for important SchoolMessenger notifications for ALL students in Grade 7 and Grade 9. These messages will be sent separately today, in order to continue with the process of organizing students for Outdoor School. We very much hope that ALL our Grade 7 and 9 students will join us for these amazing opportunities.
Lunchtime Activities- We Remain a Closed Campus With the weather warming up, we anticipate needing to remind our students that they are NOT permitted off campus at lunchtime. We do not allow students to be “signed out to go to Sobeys” or given permission to walk to A&W or Subway, etc. Students are asked to bring their own lunch from home, purchase food from the Servery or use Healthy Hunger. Here is the rationale: We want our students to be good community citizens. The last three years with a closed campus have improved how the community views us with regard to student behaviour in the community during the day. Additionally, our relatively short lunch hour does not allow enough time for up to 300 students at a time to walk somewhere, make purchases and be back on time in the afternoons. We have seen a 97% reduction in late students after lunch as well as an 82% reduction in student discipline incidents since implementing this policy. Can my student go home for lunch? Yes, IF: They have gone home consistently throughout the year (they will sign out through the office) OR You have called or emailed the main office and they are ACTUALLY GOING HOME (they will still sign out) OR You are picking them up and taking them somewhere (you guessed it, they will sign out)
PAT Volunteers We are looking for 15 volunteers for EACH of the dates listed below to assist with our upcoming grade 6 and 9 PAT’s. The responsibilities for this role may include reading, scribing and/or supervision. Note: all PAT's are completed in the morning. PAT Dates: - May 15 (ELA)
- May 17 (ELA)
- June 20 (ELA)
- June 22 (Math)
- June 23 (Math)
- June 26 (Social Studies)
- June 27 (Science)
Click HERE to sign-up!
Grade 9 Farewell Please mark Friday June 16 on your calendars as the day that we will gather with families to say goodbye to our Grade 9 students. The ceremony is intended for Grade 9 students, their families, siblings and invited guests. The program will begin at 10:00am, with an informal outdoor reception to follow. The Grade 9 Farewell Activity has been planned for June 28 at The Beach; further details will follow closer to the start of June.
Basketball Season is here… We hosted our first night of games on Thursday March 23, 2023. I want to thank students and families for being respectful and enthusiastic about the games- you truly do take care of each other. As with other interschool athletics seasons, we work with the Schools in our Division to establish guidelines for hosting home games. Our Division has decided on the following: For home games, DGS student spectators are welcome to attend the FIRST game of the evening only. Teachers will help students find the exits at this time. No unparented spectators from other schools will be permitted at DGS home games. No unparented DGS students are to attend other schools. Parents attending Away games with their own child are asked to care for no more students than you have seatbelts in your vehicle. This is to prevent one parent from being “responsible” for students they did not bring with them to an Away game or that they do not know.
Understanding Anxiety The Calgary Board of Education is inviting all community members to join us for an inspiring evening of learning with experts in understanding anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns affecting children and families across the lifespan. Parents and schools play an essential role in helping children manage their anxiety. This session will explore what anxiety and stress are, how to recognize it, and how to support resilience. On April 4, the CBE’s Well-Being team will host a free online session where parents will be able to join and learn from top experts in the field of health promotion, ask questions and receive follow-up materials. You are invited to join us at the virtual session from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm on Tuesday April 4th. Click HERE on Tuesday April 4th at 6:30pm to join the session Understanding Anxiety Child and Youth Well-Being Series for Families and Caregivers
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. CBE educators believe that parents and caregivers can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors - in order to do so, they need the right tools and information. Since our understanding of student health and well-being is evolving, it is important for parents to stay up-to-date on the same information so everyone is supporting student success.
This is the fourth session offered in a five-part Child and Youth Well-Being for Families and Caregivers learning series that is offered at no-cost to all Calgary Board of Education employees, families, and community members between December 2022 and May 2023. The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics. Each session focuses on reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors.
Upcoming Dates: April 4 April 7 April 10 April 11 April 25
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal
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| Dear DGS Families, I don’t want to tempt fate, but I THINK we might be experiencing something like Spring. As we finish out the week and head into Spring Break, I’m hoping that you all get a chance to hug your adolescents close to you and explore the world around you. This week, while I was spending some time with Grade 6, I came across a quote from Sarah Thompson’s book Imagine a Day- “Imagine a Day… when the peace of a forest and the strength of a mountain become a cathedral for your heart.” I’m hoping for many of those days as the seasons change. Today we were made aware that the SchoolMessenger program experienced a technical error, sporadically it was not contacting all listed Guardians. The error has now been resolved and we do not anticipate any further complications.
Emergency Preparedness Drills This afternoon, we completed our fourth Fire Drill for the year. We want to thank our students for being calm, organized and safe during the experience.
The Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience A week ago, Monday, Alberta Health Services opened a new Centre specifically to better meet youth mental health needs. The Centre offers therapeutic support through a day hospital and community-based treatment. It also provides walk-in services for anyone under 18 years of age and their family who would like to speak with a counsellor. Walk-in services do not require a referral and are open from 10am-10pm 7 days a week. More information about The Summit is located at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/summit/summit.aspx
Traffic and our Bus Zone We greatly appreciate how greatly improved driver behavior has been around our bus zone. We are working with Calgary Police Service and the City of Calgary to have both 4-Way stops by our school designated as “No-U-turn” intersections and to help drivers who consistently park within 5 metres of the stop signs choose somewhere else to wait for their child. We ask that parents be respectful of school staff who may ask them to move their vehicle- it’s no one’s favourite job!
Backpacks and Lunch Kit Fun Students have all cleaned out their lockers this week- don’t forget to give backpacks and lunch kits a once-over when everything come home Thursday night- check backpacks for missing treasures and clean out lunch kits to avoid the April 2 game of “name that disgusting biohazard.”
Understanding Anxiety The Calgary Board of Education is inviting all community members to join us for an inspiring evening of learning with experts in understanding anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns affecting children and families across the lifespan. Parents and schools play an essential role in helping children manage their anxiety. This session will explore what anxiety and stress are, how to recognize it, and how to support resilience. On April 4, the CBE’s Well-Being team will host a free online session where parents will be able to join and learn from top experts in the field of health promotion, ask questions and receive follow-up materials. You are invited to join us at the virtual session from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 pm on Tuesday April 4th. Click HERE on Tuesday April 4th at 6:30pm to join the session Understanding Anxiety Child and Youth Well-Being Series for Families and Caregivers
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. CBE educators believe that parents and caregivers can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors — in order to do so, they need the right tools and information. Since our understanding of student health and well-being is evolving, it is important for parents to stay up-to-date on the same information so everyone is supporting student success.
This is the fourth session offered in a five-part Child and Youth Well-Being for Families and Caregivers learning series that is offered at no-cost to all Calgary Board of Education employees, families, and community members between December 2022 and May 2023. The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics. Each session focuses on reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors.
Basketball Season has Arrived… The 2023 Try-Out and Practice Schedule is located here: https://school.cbe.ab.ca/School/Repository/SBAttachments/e451e5e9-450c-46ff-878e-5bebe47fc4da_2023Basketballtryoutpracticeschedule.pdf As with other interschool athletics seasons, we work with the Schools in our Division to establish guidelines for hosting home games. Our Division has decided on the following: For home games, DGS student spectators are welcome to attend the FIRST game of the evening only. Teachers will help students find the exits at this time. No unparented spectators from other schools will be permitted at DGS home games. No unparented DGS students are to attend other schools. Parents attending Away games with their own child are asked to care for no more students than you have seatbelts in your vehicle. This is to prevent one parent from being “responsible” for students they did not bring with them to an Away game or that they do not know.
Journalism Request for Interviews: The Human Library Project Grade 9 Journalism students are working on developing their interviewing skills through asking thoughtful and engaging questions as a means to gain deeper insight into a topic/idea. We are hoping to host a “Human Library” experience (can be either in-person or digital through Microsoft Teams) on April 6th from 8:30am-9:30am where willing parent participants can be interviewed by one of our students. The purpose of a “Human Library” is to share one’s experiences and build a sense of empathy and understanding, as well as extend one’s understanding on a particular topic and/or issue. For more information on this topic, please see: https://humanlibrary.org/ Ms. Cardwell asked the students to compile a potential list of “Human Titles” that they might be interested in interviewing during the process. Some of the “Titles of Interest” students generated include (but are not limited to): First Responder (law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, ER doctors) Pilot Chef Actor Oil & Gas Experts
Social Worker Refugee Immigrant Musician Writer
Climate Activist Meteorologist Game Developer Entrepreneur Lawyer
We love that we have interesting community members with stories to share! If you have an area of expertise above (or something not mentioned), a story, or just are willing to come in and to meet a grade 9 student and be interviewed, please let Ms. Cardwell know at kpcardwell@cbe.ab.ca. We welcome family members of students from all Grade Levels to participate. Upcoming Dates: March 27 – 31 April 7 April 10 April 11 April 25
As always, please feel free to contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca OR 403 817 3556. Chantal Malette Principal, Dr. George Stanley School
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