Happy Wednesday, Dr. George Stanley Families!
Cold weather has arrived, and our students have risen to the challenge of dressing for the weather and still being able to fully participate in outdoor activities. Thank you for sending your students with needed snow pants, mittens, coats and winter footwear. We will continue to utilize all outdoor spaces at our school so that we can provide students with active, safe, opportunities for learning and socialization.
Students are doing well with regard to remembering to bring and wear masks inside school. Our supply of disposable masks in the main office is very limited, however we will always provide students with an emergency mask, should they need it. It is impressive that in a school of approximately 700 face-to-face students, we are averaging just 3 or 4 forgotten masks each day.
We have been working carefully with students regarding digital citizenship and responsible use of social media. Please take a moment with your child to review your family’s expectations concerning their responsible use of apps such as TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. It’s helpful for parents of Grade 5, 6, and 7 students to note that the minimum age requirements for most of these platforms is 13 years of age. Most platforms do include parental controls, ways to have shared account access, with your children and privacy settings.
Hallowe’en Activity at DGS -- In keeping with CBE guidelines, students are allowed to wear their Hallowe’en costume all day on Thursday, October 29. If students choose to participate, they must arrive at school in their costume and be prepared to wear it for the duration of the day. Normal mask and safety protocols will apply. Please leave costume accessories depicting weapons at home. Homeroom teachers may plan a short, COVID-safe activity for their student cohort during the day. Treats should be kept at home this year as students may not share food or drink.
Upcoming Dates and Events
∑ October 26: Complementary Courses will begin changing this week. Cycle lengths for complementary courses vary by Grade Level.
∑ October 27: Photo Re-takes
∑ October 28: School Council and Parent Society meetings will take place in the evening
∑ October 29: Grade 7 Immunizations
∑ October 30: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
∑ November 11: Remembrance Day (no classes)
∑ November 19: Progress Communication: details will follow (no classes)
∑ November 20: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
∑ December 18: Last Day of Classes
∑ January 4: Non-Instructional Day (no classes)
∑ January 5: Classes Resume
Keeping Each Other Safe
∑ My child is sick – What to do?
o Please refer to the information in this document for detailed information: If a Student is Sick or has COVID-19 Symptoms
PowerSchool and School Fees Due
∑ Fees are now posted on your MyCBE/PowerSchool account. Preferred payment is online through this account.
∑ New CBE fee – $40.00 for student supplies.
∑ We will not be charging the $30.00 PAL fee for this school year.
∑ More information -- Fees and Waivers
∑ Students and parents are encouraged to log into PowerSchool on a regular basis.
Attendance
∑ If your child is absent, please report their absence by phone, or email the school at drgeorgestanley@cbe.ab.ca.
∑ Lunchtime: DGS is a closed campus for lunchtime.
o If your child is going home for lunch, they must be signed out by their parent/guardian and return to school when afternoon classes begin.
∑ Leaving early:
o Please email your child’s teacher ahead of time to let them know when your child will be picked up. Phone the school office or ring the intercom when you arrive. We will record their sign-out and send your child out to meet you.
Please contact me at csmalette@cbe.ab.ca should you wish to be in touch.
Chantal Malette
Principal, Dr. George Stanley SchoolCalgary Board of Education | www.cbe.ab.cat | 403.817.3556
