February 10

In English, we are finishing up our research on our famous Canadians and will soon begin our writing piece. In math, we continued to look at equivalent fractions and used fraction strips to help visualize them. In Spanish, we are finishing our writing and editing of our recipes and starting our slides. In science, we learnt about chemical vs physical changes and did an experiment. 

Important Dates:

Feb 15th - Skiing/Snowboarding Field Trip

Feb 16th, 17th and 20th - Family Day Weekend - No School 

Feb 24th - 100 Days of School 

Skiing & Snowboarding

Dear Grade 4 & 5 Dalhousie Families,

Winsport – Round 3! 

Winsport was able to offer Dalhousie Grade 4 and 5 students another (yeah!) rescheduled skiing/snowboarding opportunity as part of the Physical Education and Wellness Programs of Studies on February 15, 2023. All lessons will be held at Winsport. Students will be taken to and from Winsport on a chartered school bus, supervised by teachers and volunteers.  Qualified instructors will be providing the lessons. The schedule is as follows:

 

Time
9:15	Load bus
10:00	Arrive at Winsport
2:00	Depart Winsport
2:30	Arrive back at the school

 

 

 

1. The Acknowledgement of Risk form –   If you filled it out in December, you do not need to fill it out again.  This email serves as notice of change of date.   If you need a paper form, please let the office know by calling 403.777.6030 or emailing dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca.  Please fill it out and return it by Friday, February 10, 2023.  If you need a paper form, please let the office know by calling 403.777.6030 or emailing dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca.
2. Winsport Information – this electronic form is information for Winsport and must be filled out.  Again, if you filled it out in December or have provided the information since, you do not need to fill it out again.
3. Volunteers - Parents wishing to volunteer their support for students must have a current CBE volunteer clearance.  Due to insurance regulations, adults (teachers and volunteers) may not participate in the lessons or be on the hill skiing/snowboarding.  Volunteers will support students in the rental shop and in the lodge.   Volunteers cannot participate in skiiing.   If you are able to volunteer, please sign up through SignUp Genius.   Only that with current (at the time of the sign up) CBE volunteer clearances can be accepted.  Please sign up for your child’s class only, otherwise your name will be removed.
4. Fee - The approved fee for Skiing/Snowboarding is $35 and covers lessons, lift ticket and equipment rental.  The fee will be posted to your online My CBE Account and should be paid through your account; we do not accept cheques for fees and discourage cash payments as fees paid on-line are secure and provide you with an official receipt for your records.   As this is a last minute opportunity, please check back if it is not yet posted to your account.

Please complete the above and return the paper form to school by Friday, February 10, 2023 if you have not done it previously.

Additionally, please note the following:

• Through the multiple fundraising efforts (Fun Lunch, Davison Orchard Apples, Purdy’s Chocolates, Growing Smiles Plants, 50/50 Draws, etc.), the Dalhousie Parent Society has decided to make a generous donation to help subsidize the bussing costs for this field trip, which has significantly reduced the price for parents to pay. Please continue to support all fundraising efforts that come up throughout the year as the money raised goes back to supporting additional activities for all students at Dalhousie School.
• Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and to be outdoors.  This includes a winter jacket, snow pants, a hat, gloves/mitts, neck warmer/scarf and good socks.  While not mandatory, goggles may be worn and you may want to send your child with extra socks in case they are cold or the socks get wet.   Please note that we are in for another cold spell.  CBE guidelines are that outdoor activities are cancelled when it is colder than -25 with the wind chill.
• It is important to be at school on time as the busses cannot wait for students.
• Please provide your child with a bottle of water and a packed lunch.  Students & volunteers should not be buying anything from the onsite cafeteria.  If you ordered fun lunch for that day, it will be delivered to Winsport.
• If your child would like to use their own equipment, it can be stored in the classroom.  It should be brought to school either Feb 14 at 4:00pm or Feb 15 between 8:30am and 9:00am and be picked up Feb 15 between 4:00-4:15pm.   If you plan on doing this, please contact your child's teacher to let them know.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.  We are hopeful that the weather will cooperate to allow students to participate in this activity.

The Grade 4 & 5 Dalhousie Team

February 7

In English, we picked our famous Canadian for our research project and got to start reading about them. In Science, we are trying to grow crystals though we haven't had much luck yet. In art, we are making our own patterns using geometrical shapes. We looked at Wayuu Bags and Coast Salish Baskets. In Math, we are learning and creating equivalent fractions. In Spanish, we are finishing writing our recipes and starting to create slides for our recipes. 

Important Dates:

Feb 10th - Dress in a Pattern Day

Feb 16th, 17th and 20th - Family Day Weekend - No School 

Feb 24th - 100 Days of School 

February 2

On Monday we are doing a science quiz. In English, we are going to write a biography about a famous Canadian. In Spanish, we are finishing up our recipes using the imperative. In math, we are learning about equal fractions. In music, we are practicing La Tarantula and Mi Caballo Blanco. Today in gym we played Benchball. 

Important Dates:

Feb 2nd - SPB Open House!

Feb 3rd - No School

Feb 10th - Dress in a Pattern Day

Feb 16th, 17th and 20th - Family Day Weekend - No School 

Feb 24th - 100 Days of School 

Music

Dear families,

 

We continue working towards a successful Spring Concert for you.  I ask that those of you that look at the blogs, please help your child listen to the song El Barquito de Cascara de Nuez.  I included that in the blog two weeks ago or so. I am also very excited to announce that we will have Señor Waters as our accompanist for the Spring concert!  I have to say that the children are terribly excited about performing for you.  I hope you can all make it to the concert. 

Parent Society Updates - February 2

 Dalhousie Parent Society News

***FUNDRAISERS***

BREAKING NEWS OUR CURRENT PLAYGROUND WILL BE REMOVED SUMMER 2024!  - The CBE will be ripping the current playground out. If we do not come together and fundraise to build the new playground, the kids will be left with nothing.  Check out the sign up if you are interested in becoming part of the playground committee! Did you know? You will be supported by the Parent Society in your volunteer role. We have a Playground Lead who will have your back through the whole process!

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES
Want to know the most DELICIOUS way to support us? Order Purdy’s chocolates from our fundraiser! From now until March 3,  2023, you can order Purdy’s treats from our fundraiser by joining our campaign and browsing the tastiest selection of Easter chocolates online. Shop gifts for family, friends, neighbours AND yourself in one convenient place. After all orders are submitted, we’ll sort, distribute, and let you know when you can collect your goodies.

What you’ll need to order:
1. Our campaign number: 61732
2. Go to our fundraising website
3. Click “Join Campaign”
4. Shop, shop, shop away!

Thank you EVERYONE for your support. Even if you can’t buy chocolates from us, it would mean the world if you could share this fundraiser link to everyone you know! Happy chocolating!

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS
Visit the website here to see what’s being offered!

***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!  Feb 7, 15 and 21^st need some spots filled! View the sign up here.

Don’t forget to send students with reusable straws if they have ordered Booster Juice! If they show a fun lunch volunteer they will be entered to win a free Subway fun lunch on March 21.

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:
February 8 - Boston Pizza
Feb 15 – Fat Burger & Booster Juice
Feb 21 – The Saucy Bread Company
Feb 28 – Tim Horton’s 

School Updates - February 2

 A reminder that February 3 (tomorrow!) is a non-instruction day with no classes for all students.

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is ongoing.  If you are looking to register a younger sibling, please submit an application through the CBE website by February 14 at noon to be included in the lottery.

The next Dalhousie School Council/Parent Society meeting will be held through Teams on February 8 at 6pm.  All are welcome to attend.

Friday, February 10 is Dress in a Pattern Day. Everyone is encouraged to wear their best pattern to school!

There will be no school due to Teachers’ Convention on February 16 & 17 as well as February 20 due to Family Day.

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!