I would like to thank our parents and guardians for attending Meet the Teacher this week. It is so nice to see our students proudly showing the school to their families. These meetings are critically important for the success of our students. They allow parents to communicate important information about their child to the classroom teacher and they also help build a sense of community. Our Terry Fox Run was another event this week that gave us all an opportunity to participate in a community-building event while contributing to a worthy cause. Thank you all for your generosity. 
Assessing Progress
As we move further into the school year, we are increasing our understanding of students' progress and learning needs. Teachers are already collecting learning artefacts that will help them assess progress in the various subject areas. They will communicate your child's progress to you at our November Student Learning Conferences and in the first report card which you will be able to access at the end of January. Assessment and reporting to parents are ongoing processes that happen at a number of points in the school year. If you feel that you need to discuss your child's progress with their teacher, please reach out to them.  
Traffic Safety 
Our number one priority is always the safety of our students. We ask parents to please follow traffic laws and parking bylaws when dropping off and picking up their children. The parking signs along Dallyn Street are clear. The entire street is a No Parking zone. The Bus Zone, also on Dallyn, is a No Stopping zone. The area on Dallyn outside of the Bus Zone is our Hug and Go area. We ask parents to please drop their children off in the Hug and Go without leaving their vehicles. If you would like to accompany your child into the schoolyard, please do not leave your car on the school side of Dallyn.    
A final note about traffic safety, please go to corners to cross the street. We have many vehicles converging on the school in a 15-minute period twice a day. It is normal that this would cause congestion. Unpredictable actions from cars or pedestrians can be very dangerous in these conditions.  I ask you all to make sure that you are following the rules so that everyone stays safe.  
Dalhousie Happenings and Events   
Thursday, September 28: Orange Shirt Day
Friday, September 29: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 9: Thanksgiving – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 17: Picture Retake Day for Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten only
Wednesday, October 18: Picture Retake Day for Grades 1 – 5 and Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten
Friday, October 20: PD Day – NO SCHOOL for students
October 23 - 26: Swimming for Grades 1 - 3
As always, please call or email if you would like to discuss any of these issues.
Que tengan buen fin de semana!
Scott Fehr  Principal
Melissa Forsyth Assistant Principal​