26 de octubre, 2022

We have been learning about rhyming this week, and have been using several "Down by the Bay" videos in order to identify rhymes.  There is even a Halloween version!  Today the children illustrated one of the rhymes from this version in their visual journal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK8t4-yzGog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAMbqRWqLXQ

We learned a new math game using a Ten Frame.  Ask your child to explain the rules to you!

We read the book Creepy Carrots, and created our own.  We learned a lot through this activity; how to draw and cut out triangles, circles etc, learning about proportions, positional concepts etc.  Check these out!

28 de octubre, 2022

 A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students.

With Halloween coming up, students are invited to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31.  The costumes must be worn the whole day and must be appropriate for school environment meaning no violent or inappropriate content or messaging. Accessories such as swords, guns, knives, weapons etc. should not be brought to school.  As costumes should not impede learning, we ask that no mask even if it’s a half face mask be worn to school.  Those wanting to wear COVID masks are welcome to. Due to dietary restrictions and preferences, no food should be brought to school for sharing purposes.  While well intended, other non-food treats should also be not brought to school (goodie/loot bags).

School photos retakes were originally scheduled to happen on October 17 & 18 have been rescheduled to November 2 & 3.  If you would like your child to have photo retakes, please email your child's teacher to let them know. Class Photos will also happen on the November 2 for all classes with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten group whose class photo will be taken on November 3.

Dalhousie students will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-day dance residency at school. Sound Kreations will be coming to dance with the students on November 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, and 22. Our students will be participating in a program called CubaNYC where a Spanish speaking instructor will focus on teaching the students hip hop and Latin street dance moves. The cost of this residency will be $7.26 per student which can be paid through your MYCBE account.  This fee is in the process of being posted and you should see it in the next couple of weeks. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school.

HALLOWEEN

 Halloween

With Halloween coming up, students are invited to wear costumes to school on Monday, October 31.  The costumes must be worn the whole day and must be appropriate for school environment meaning no violent or inappropriate content or messaging. Accessories such as swords, guns, knives, weapons etc. should not be brought to school.  As costumes should not impede learning, we ask that no mask even if it’s a half face mask be worn to school.  Those wanting to wear COVID masks are welcome to. Due to dietary restrictions and preferences, no food should be brought to school for sharing purposes.  While well intended, other non-food treats should also be not brought to school (goodie/loot bags).

October 22, 2022 - PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

 During the pandemic, many pieces shifted online, including Parent Teacher Conferences.  Some families indicated that they preferred them online as it allowed flexibility in timing and attendance.  We have formal opportunities for connections with families throughout the year.  Thank you for providing feedback for the format and method delivery of our conferences.  Please note that due to logistical parameters that are not in our control, we may not be able to implement all feedback.  Thank you for providing your input.  The survey will close October 28, 2022 at 4pm.

 

October 21, 2022 - Important notes and reminders - Dalhousie Parent Society

 A reminder that Friday, October 28 is a non-instruction day with no school for all students.

Dalhousie Parent Society News

We are having a playground party on Friday, Oct 21^st from 1:30-3:30 pm to explore our current playground and check out some ideas for the new playground we are hoping to build! Join us with your kiddos and ask any questions that you might have! Bring your loonies and toonies to buy a snack while you hang out!

We have launched our holiday fundraisers so you can get a jump on shopping for some goodies!

Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements.  Order deadline is Nov 15 and pick up is Nov 29.  Click for holiday magic!

Purdy’s Chocolates!! Need we say more? Grab some delicious treats for that special someone! Order deadline is Nov 26th and pickup is Dec 13th.  Click for yummy chocolate!  Enter customer number 61732 when you shop. 

We’ve started a 50/50 draw for the playground! All cash, winner takes half. Please consider buying some tickets to support our new playground build!! We really need your help!

Fun Lunch Contest Time

CONTEST TIME!!

Win a free fun lunch!!! Nov 15 and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck! CONGRATULATIONS to Pari in Room 8 who won the reusable straw contest on October 18! Thank you to everyone who participated!

 

Oct 26 – Fat Burger (deadline Oct 21)

Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27)

Nov 9 – Boston Pizza (deadline Nov 4)

Nov 15 – Subway & Booster Juice (deadline Nov 10)

Nov 23 – Coco Brooks (deadline Nov 18)

If your child is going to be absent and you have ordered them a lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com before 11am the morning of fun lunch and let us know if you would

1.              like it sent home with a sibling

2.              You would like to pick it up

3.              Donate it to the amazing staff

 

*KINDER PARENTS*

Please make sure you are only ordering for the day your child is attending.

 

If you would like to volunteer for fun lunch, check out available spots here

 

If you aren’t sure if you have clearance for volunteering, please email us and we will be able to help you out dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

October 19, 2022

 Please note that photo retakes have been rescheduled from October 17 & 18 to November 2 & 3.  Please let your child's teacher know that you would like retakes.  Class photos will also be taken at this time.  All class photos and K-5 retakes will be taken on November 2, with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten class who will have their class photos and retakes on November 3

Starting on Monday, October 17, 2022 we will be collecting food/non-perishable items for the Veteran’s Food Drive. There will be boxes set up at the front and back door for food drop off. At Dalhousie school we want to support Calgarians who are less fortunate than us, and one way we are doing this is through the Veteran’s Food Drive. This drive will run until after Remembrance Day. Items that the food bank is urgent need of are the following:

·       Kleenex – tissue boxes

·       Napkins

·       Paper towel

·       1 litre juice cartons

·       Juice boxes for lunches

·       Cereal

·       Coffee and coffee pods

·       Pancake mix

·       Laundry soap

·       Granola bars

·       Ziploc bags (medium and large)

·       Fabric softener

·       Rice packages

·       Cookies

·       Canned chili / stew

·       Mayonnaise

·       $25.00 grocery gift cards

This week we had a "busqueda de colores" (colour hunt).  We tried to find all different shades or yellow, orange, red, green and brown.

We also started some new math centers.  Ask your child what they needed to do for each centre.

We also started an art project with leaves using pastels.  So beautiful!

Here is a new song we are learning in Spanish; Cinco Calabazas (5 Pumpkins)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHbUEXHHif0

PHOTO RETAKES

 Please note that photo retakes have been rescheduled from October 17 & 18 to November 2 & 3.  Please let your child's teacher know that you would like retakes.  Class photos will also be taken at this time.  All class photos and K-5 retakes will be taken on November 2, with the exception of the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten class who will have their class photos and retakes on November 3.

October 13, 2022 - VETERAN'S FOOD DRIVE

 Starting on Monday, October 17, 2022 we will be collecting food/non-perishable items for the Veteran’s Food Drive. There will be boxes set up at the front and back door for food drop off. At Dalhousie school we want to support Calgarians who are less fortunate than us, and one way we are doing this is through the Veteran’s Food Drive. This drive will run until after Remembrance Day. Items that the food bank is urgent need of are the following:

·       Kleenex – tissue boxes

·       Napkins

·       Paper towel

·       1 litre juice cartons

·       Juice boxes for lunches

·       Cereal

·       Coffee and coffee pods

·       Pancake mix

·       Laundry soap

·       Granola bars

·       Ziploc bags (medium and large)

·       Fabric softener

·       Rice packages

·       Cookies

·       Canned chili / stew

·       Mayonnaise

·       $25.00 grocery gift cards

October 12, 2022

 Today, we created some beautiful coloured paper.  Then we drew an outline self portrait of ourselves and glued it on our paper.  

During snack time, we watch Spanish videos.  One of our favourites to watch is Salsa.  So far, we have watched episodes from Season One up to episode 12.  If you are looking for a way to support your child at home, please have them review these episodes.  Repetition is key when learning a new language.

https://www.gpb.org/salsa

October 11, 2022 - IMPORTANT UPDATES

Playground party 

We are having a playground party on Friday, Oct 21^st from 1:30-3:30 pm to explore our current playground and check out some ideas for the new playground we are hoping to build! Join us with your kiddos and ask any questions that you might have!

Did you know?? Our current playground is over 22 years old!!

Check out our Growing Smiles Link to order gorgeous holiday floral arrangements. 

We still need one volunteer to help with Apple delivery. Almost 300 boxes of apples were purchased by our school so the help will be greatly appreciated.  

Fun Lunch Contest Time

Win a free fun lunch!!! On Oct 18, Nov 15, and Dec 13, bring a reusable straw and show your fun lunch delivery person when you get your Booster Juice to be entered into the draw for a free Subway lunch on Dec 21! Good luck!

 Oct 12 – Subway (orders due Oct 7^th)

Oct 18 – Opa & Booster Juice (deadline Oct 13^th)

Oct 26 – Fat Burger (deadline Oct 21^st)

Nov 1 – The Saucy Bread Company (deadline Oct 27^th)

Nov 9 – Boston Pizza (deadline Nov 4^th) 

5 de octubre, 2022

 This week, we spent lots of time outside, enjoying the beautiful weather and the land.  We examined the sticks that the children brought to create Talking Sticks, played in the leaves, found some ladybugs, and looked for different colours in the leaves.

We read The Orange Shirt story by Phyllis Webstad, and talked her experience in Residential School in comparison to being at Dalhousie School.  Then the children drew about what makes them feel safe and happy at Dalhousie.

We made patterns and measured our sticks and began the process of painting them.

We continue to learn about the parts of the face in Spanish.  Check out this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fv2k5RgEbM