Tuesday, April 18

In math, we continue to work on our long division in math. In Spanish, students are working on food vocabulary and slowly getting closer to a final food project. Because of the exam that was completed by students in room 7 today, our day was a little different. We had a chance to work on some art outside, complete some unfinished work and practice our Spanish vocabulary with engaging word games. In the afternoon we had English guided reading, gym and then Spanish class.

Friday, April 14th

Please see the previous post with info from the school and the parent society. 

We are working our way through the process of long division in math. Students are encouraged to practice at home and we will keep practicing at school. 

In English, we are working on our writing about spring and then summer, which is combined with an art pice of each season as well. This supports the students with their work on sensory writing. 

In science we are working on simple machines and have been talking about simple machines and mechanical advantage. 

In social students students have been learning many wonderful things about the Indigenous Peoples' of Alberta. Including how they celebrate, food clothing and ceremony. 

In gym we will continue with our movement unit for the next two weeks. Please make sure that students come to school dress appropriately. 

In Spanish we are working on vocabulary and descriptions related to food and our guided reading work. 

Friday, April 14th

 Please see the previous post with info from the school and the parent society. 

We are working our way through the process of long division in math. Students are encouraged to practice at home and we will keep practicing at school. 

In English, we are working on our writing about spring and then summer, which is combined with an art pice of each season as well. This supports the students with their work on sensory writing. 

In science we are working on simple machines and have been talking about simple machines and mechanical advantage. 

In social students students have been learning many wonderful things about the Indigenous Peoples' of Alberta. Including how they celebrate, food clothing and ceremony. 

In gym we will continue with our movement unit for the next two weeks. Please make sure that students come to school dress appropriately. 

In Spanish we are working on vocabulary and descriptions related to food and our guided reading work. 

School and Parent Society Updates

Yearbook: Deadline to purchase a yearbook is Friday, April 28. The cost is $21. If you want to purchase additional books per student, please contact the office Dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca  It is an optional purchase and can be paid for through your MyCBE account.

With the change in weather conditions, please ensure that your child is appropriately dressed for the weather and any changes in weather.  Additionally, please send an extra change of clothes with your child to school to be kept in their backpack.  This should include a top, a bottom, change of socks and underwear.  Recess and lunch is a great opportunity for fun and play in the snow and slush, resulting in wet clothing. The office has a very limited supply of clothes.  Thank you for helping us keeping your child happy and dry.

 

We are so excited to have parent volunteers back in the classrooms! Please ensure your police clearance has been correctly uploaded prior to signing up for one of the many volunteer opportunities. If you are unsure of your status please reach out to our lovely office team who will be more than happy to assist you with this process.

 

Monday, April 17th - New Principal Day! Please welcome Sr. Jeff Belcher to Dalhousie! 

 

Friday, April 21st -Earth Day – students to dress in Earth tones and classes will participate in earth friendly activities.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society News

www.dalhousieparentsociety.com – check out our website for all this info and more!

dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com – email us if you have questions about anything!

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages as well! Search for Dalhousie Parent Society – tell your friends and fellow parents to give us a follow!

 

***FAMILY FIESTA***

Family Fiesta will be returning to Dalhousie this June! We are searching for donations for our silent auction, so if you know of any businesses or individuals who would like to donate, please contact us at dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

We will be needing lots of volunteers to help out on the day of fiesta, so please watch out for the sign up genius link as we get closer to the date!

 

***PLAYGROUND***

Check out the sign up if you are interested in becoming part of the playground committee!

Volunteer here!

 

***FUN LUNCH***

Volunteers need to have police clearance to volunteer for fun lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com if you would like us to confirm. 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!  We have some spots from now until the end of the year. Sign up here

If your child will be absent and you‘ve already ordered fun lunch please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11:00am and let us know if you’d like to:
-Pick up the order from the office after 12:30pm
-Donate it to the amazing Dalhousie staff
-Have it sent home with a sibling

Upcoming dates:

April 18 – Mucho Burrito

April 26 – Fat Burger

May 2 - Boston Pizza

May 10 - Tim Horton’s

Thursday, April 6

SCHOOL INFO:

A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. We look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday, April 11. 

Our next parent Society meeting is on April 12 via Teams. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!  Link and password will be sent out to parents on Wednesday morning.  

Our movement unit will start on April 11. Please see the separate email sent out regarding appropriate clothing and safety precautions.

FROM THE CLASSROOM:

As we roll into the final three months of school, we are keeping very busy with a variety of activities. 

In math, we have started working on long division. Students are encouraged to practice the steps with math practice at home. See google classroom. We will continue to practice at school with strategies, games and lessons!

In English, students are working on a project that combines sensory writing with listening to the different songs of Vivaldi, poetry and art. 

In Spanish, we continue to work on our guided reading and our unit on food. 

In social studies, we have started our unit on the Indigenous Peoples' of Alberta.  

In science, we have been working on some assignments around force, friction, motion and work. 

In gym we have wrapped up curling and will be starting gymnastics next week. Please see the pervious post regarding appropriate clothing and safety expectations. 

Movement Unit Dates and Info

Dear Dalhousie Families,

From April 11 – April 28, 2023,  students will be participating in a movement/Mission Impossible unit in physical education. Within all physical education units, students have opportunities to develop their individual skill level, share their accomplishments and experience the satisfaction of teamwork in a safe and non-threatening atmosphere.  In order for students to stay safe and have an enhanced learning experience, we ask that students follow the expectations listed below. We would like each student to review these guidelines with their parents as it will help them better understand the importance we place on safety.

 

Student Expectations:

• No jewelry, loose clothing, skirts or dresses should be worn during the unit

• Bare feet or gymnastics slippers can be worn on feet

• All long hair must be tied back or up

• Students will work independently or in small groups

• Students should work quietly as they practice movements as noise can distract others and may cause falls

• Children will only do what they are comfortable doing.  

• Pyramid building is not an approved activity

• Students must land on their seat on the crash mat

• Although some students have had private gymnastics training, no aerial stunts such as dive rolls, somersaults, flips, head springs or hand springs are allowed as these do not fit into the  curriculum.

 

Student safety is of the utmost importance at Dalhousie. Please review these expectations with your child.

Thank you!

Yearbook Consent

 

Yearbook Consent

As our yearbook is being close to being finalized, we wanted to clarify the consent to publish process.    The notification to parents and consent forms changed this year, so consent is not required for yearbooks.  Please see the School District Use of Personal Information document for further clarification.  If you do not want your child in the yearbook, please send an email to dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca by April 6, 2023, indicating that you do not want your child in the yearbook.   You do not need to do anything for your child to be included in the yearbook.  Information about how to order a yearbook will be forthcoming.