Class Update - November 29th

Hola, 

I hope you are staying warm. Next week, the grade 5 students will be leading the Spirit Day under the theme: Anything but a Backpack! More information to come - stay tuned!

 The Week Ahead:

• Math: Students continue working on division and have started a math drill to practice 1-digit by 1-digit division.
• Spanish: We continued learning about .present continuous through a variety of game activities. 
• ELAL: We just started our unit  about poetry,.
• Science/Social Studies: Students continue researching on global warming. 
• Physical Education: We are learning how to control the ball when playing soccer.

Grade 5 Student Leader Tours

Dear Grade 5 Families,

We will be hosting a Kindergarten/Grade 1 Open House on January 12, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm. We would appreciate the support of our Grade 5 students who will be ambassadors and leaders for Dalhousie as they will provide tours for prospective families, highlighting what makes Dalhousie amazing.

Students would stay after school where they will be supervised by school staff and we will have pizza for them (plain cheese and pepperoni). They would be asked to wear a white shirt and black pants during that time. They would need to be picked up at 7pm from school.

Please indicate your permission to have them participate through this form. This only needs to be filled out for students who have indicated an interest in participating as it is optional. Deadline to respond is November 30, 2022.

Thank you for helping us spread the word about the great learning community we have at Dalhousie.

Class Update - November 24

Hola, 

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather.

 The Week in Review:

• Math: Students started working on long division and researched on strategies to divide 3-digit by 1-digit. Next week, we will also start a math drill on division.
• Spanish: We continued learning about .present continuous. 
• ELAL: Students have a peer reviewing their personal narrative draft.
• Science/Social Studies: students continue researching on global warming. 
• Art: Students finished their Métis dot art work.
• Physical Education: We are back to soccer!

Grade 5 Student Leader Tours

Dear Grade 5 Families,

We will be hosting a Kindergarten/Grade 1 Open House on January 12, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm. We would appreciate the support of our Grade 5 students who will be ambassadors and leaders for Dalhousie as they will provide tours for prospective families, highlighting what makes Dalhousie amazing.

Students would stay after school where they will be supervised by school staff and we will have pizza for them (plain cheese and pepperoni). They would be asked to wear a white shirt and black pants during that time. They would need to be picked up at 7pm from school.

Please indicate your permission to have them participate through this form. This only needs to be filled out for students who have indicated an interest in participating as it is optional. Deadline to respond is November 30, 2022.

Thank you for helping us spread the word about the great learning community we have at Dalhousie.

Class Update - November 22

 The Week Ahead:

• Math: Students the 3-steps strategy to solve word problems, and ultimately helping Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to escape the hotel room where they had been locked. Check out the Escape Room on Google Classroom! We are turning now into long division.
• Spanish: We are learning .present continuous with games 
• ELAL: Students continue drafting their personal narrative. They are in the process of revisiting and editing.
• Science/Social Studies: Students have taken on different roles to research on Global Warming and propose solutions to address the issue.
• Art: Students will be working on Métis dot art.
• Physical Education: Our dance unit has finalized today.

Class & School Update - November 18th

Hola familias:

We had a great day yesterday at the Central Library, exploring the Spanish language through different activities. Thanks to our parent volunteers who support us in this field trip.

 This Week in Review:

• Math: Students learned the 3-steps strategy to solve math problems. 
• Spanish: Students are interviewing one another about their routines. 
• ELAL: Students continue drafting their personal narrative.
• Science: We learned about weather phenomena and how human activity affect weather. 
• Social Studies: Students continuing travelling across Canada with the goal of surviving a zombie apocalypse. 
• Art: This is Métis Week, so students explored Métis dot art and responded to Métis artis Christi Belcourt´s and Leah Dorion´s pieces of art work.
• Physical Education: We have started our dancing program, from Cuba to New York, with Sound Kreation´s instructor, Alexis. Students have been exploring reggaeton. 

REMINDERS

Book Fair

On Tuesday, November 15, students were able to preview items they would like to buy from the book fair. Students and parents will be able to purchase items from the Book Fair ONLINE from the 18^th-28th via this link: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5184055

Students will be able to buy items using CASH from Nov 22nd-24th inclusive. Parents who have booked conferences for Thursday evening will have a chance to visit the book fair and purchase items using CC/Debit/Cash.

IMPORTANTE DATES:

November 14-21 - Sound Kreations

November 22-24 - Book Fair at Dalhousie

November 24-25 - Parent Teacher conferences 

November 30 - System Read Aloud

SCHOOL UPDATES

Ask your child about Sound Kreations and the new dance moves that they are learning!

 

Please ensure that you have read the email about the AHS declared outbreak at Dalhousie.  If you have any questions, please email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca.

 

Thank you to those families who have paid their fees for swimming, Sound Kreations or field trips.  Fees can be paid through your MyCBE account.  Prompt payment is appreciated as any unpaid fees impacts the programming that the school can offer.

Our virtual book fair starts today and can be accessed through this link.  Students will have an in-person opportunity to purchase books as well either during the day on November 22, 23, 24 or in the evening from 5-8 on November 24.

 

A reminder that conferences are being held next week on November 24 & 25.  Please see the separate email that was sent for information on how to book.

 

As a reminder around traffic safety, there is no parking or entering the school parking lot at any time. Please also be respectful and mindful of the parking, no stopping and Hug & Go zones around the school.   The Hug & Go Zone is meant for a vehicle to be there for under a minute.  Your child should be able to exit the vehicle independently and have their backpack with them in order to use this area.  The Hug & Go Zone is not meant as a waiting zone for families to pick up their child after school by remaining in their vehicle.    We continue to receive complaints from our neighbors regarding families who park in front of their garage is blocking access as well as reports of near misses. Safety over convenience it is not just a phrase. It needs to be a mindset and continued action. The Calgary Parking Authority as well as the Calgary Police Service will be coming out for education and enforcement. Dalhousie School has no ability or authority to have any in fractions and accompanying fines waived.  Thank you for collectively being conscious about traffic safety for our students, your children and our families, you.

Class Update - November 15

 ¡Gracias!

Hola queridas familias, we would like to thank you for your contribution to the Veteran's Food Bank. It was amazing!

 The Week Ahead:

• Math: Students have learned different strategies to multiply whole numbers, 2 digits by 2 digits. 
• Spanish: Students talked and read about their daily routine, and they are now writing their routine on any given day. 
• ELAL: Students are drafting their personal narrative.
• Science: We are learning about severe weather, whether phenomena and how human activity affect weather. 
• Social Studies: Students continuing travelling across Canada with the goal of surviving a zombie apocalypse. In doing so, they are exploring places and natural resources available in each region of Canada.
• Art: This is Métis Week, so students will be working on Métis dot art or pointillism.
• Physical Education: We have started our dancing program, from Cuba to New York, with Sound Kreation´s instructor, Alexis. Students will be exploring different Latin rhythms such as reggaeton, salsa, bachata, merengue and mambo. 

REMINDERS

Book Fair

On Tuesday, November 15, students were able to preview items they would like to buy from the book fair. Students and parents will be able to purchase items from the Book Fair ONLINE from the 18^th-28th via this link: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5184055

Students will be able to buy items using CASH from Nov 22nd-24th inclusive. Parents who have booked conferences for Thursday evening will have a chance to visit the book fair and purchase items using CC/Debit/Cash.

IMPORTANTE DATES:

November 14-21 - Sound Kreations

November 17 - Field Trip Explorando el Español, Calgary Central Library
November 22-24 - Book Fair at Dalhousie

November 24-25 - Parent Teacher conferences 

Class Photos

¡Hola!

This is just a quick note to let you know that we have sent home our class pictures. Ask your child about it :) 

Class Update - November 10

¡Hola Familias!

The week went too fast! We had a beautiful Remembrance Day Assembly. The students showed their best behaviour and displayed their amazing art work. Look at the pictures below!

 

You can also check our Assembly on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dalhousie.cbe.1

This Week in Review:

• Math: Students learned a wide variety of strategies to multiply 2 digits by 1 digit, and 2 digits by 2 digits.
• Spanish: Students learned reflexive verbs we use to talk about the daily routine. 
• ELAL: Students did a brainstorming activity to choose the topic of their personal narrative. Then, they outlined their story. Now, they drafting their text. They started with an introduction.
• Science: We finished learning about the elements weather. 
• Social Studies: Students continuing travelling across Canada with the goal of surviving a zombie apocalypse. In doing so, they are exploring places and natural resources available in each region of Canada.

REMINDERS

Snowballs/Throwing Snow

For safety reasons, students are not allowed to play with snowballs/throw snowballs or just snow to each other. Please, discuss with your child the school 's expectations about this.

Indoor shoes/Outdoor shoes

Students are expected to wear boots/outdoor shoes when going outside for recess and/or lunch. Please, ensure your child wears appropriate foot wear for the weather and help us keep the school clean. 

Book Fair

On Tuesday, November 13, students will be able to preview items they would like to by from the book fair. Students and parents will be able to purchase items from the Book Fair ONLINE from the 18^th-28th via this link: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5184055

 

Students will be able to buy items using CASH from Nov 22nd-24th inclusive. Parents who have booked conferences for Thursday evening will have a chance to visit the book fair and purchase items using CC/Debit/Cash.

IMPORTANTE DATES:

November 11 - Remembrance Day, No School

November 14-21 - Sound Kreations

November 17 - Field Trip Explorando el Español, Calgary Central Library
November 22-24 - Book Fair at Dalhousie

November 24-25 - Parent Teacher conferences 

Class Update - November 8th

 ¡Hola!

Feliz inicio de semana. I hope you are safe and warm. Thank you all for returning the forms in time. 

This Week:

• Math: Students are learning different strategies to solve multiplication of 2 digits by 1 digit, as well as 2 digits by 2 digits. These strategies include: number line, grouping, arrays, number line, repeated addition, multiples of 10, 100 and 1000, doubling and halving, among others.
• Spanish: We are talking about our daily routine "La Rutina". Students are becoming more and more confident in using their second language in class. 
• ELAL: Students will start planning their personal narrative.
• Science: Students learned about clouds and the sun as elements of weather. 
• Social Studies: Students are trying to survive a zombie apocalypse by exploring places and natural resources available in each region of Canada.

IMPORTANTE DATES:

November 10 - Remembrance Day Assembly

November 11 - Remembrance Day, No School

November 14-21 - Sound Kreations

November 17 - Field Trip Explorando el Español, Calgary Central Library
November 24-25 - Parent Teacher conferences 

Class & School Updates - November 4

¡Hola a todos!

Just a friendly reminder to please return the forms for Sounds Kreations and the field trip on Monday, November 7.

This Week in Review:

• Math: Students reviewed multiplication of multiples of 10, 100 and 1000, and strategies to find the product of 1 digit by 1 digit multiplication. They also did an exercise to review multiplication of 2 digits by 1 digit.
• Spanish: We are talking about our daily routine "La Rutina".
• ELAL: Students are re-writing the end of the novel Amal Unbound.
• Science: Students learned about air pressure and clouds.
• Art: Students are working on a special project for Remembrance Day to decorate the gym.

IMPORTANTE DATES:

November 6 - Daylight savings time

November 10 - Remembrance Day Assembly

November 11 - Remembrance Day, No School

November 14-21 - Sound Kreations

November 17 - Field Trip Explorando el Español
November 24-25 - Parent Teacher conferences 

Daylight savings time ends this weekend! A reminder to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy extra sleep.

A reminder that Friday, November 11, 2022 that there is no school due to Remembrance Day.

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 and is posted your MyCBE account.  We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school.

 

The next set of Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on November 24 and 25.  Please watch for a separate email with information on how to book.

 

Dalhousie will be hosting a Scholastic book fair in November, with a virtual and in-person option.  The virtual fair will be active from November 18  – November 28, 2022 inclusive. Please check out the virtual link to preview and explore the digital flyer!  Students will also be able to purchase books and other items (posters/stationary etc.) in school. We will be doing a preview for each class and then the following week students will be allowed to purchase items using cash. Previews will be held November 15, 16, 17, and purchasing will occur November 22, 23, 24.   Additionally, the book fair will be open for all families on November 24 from 5pm to 8pm to coincide with conferences.  You do not need to have a conference that evening to visit the book fair.

 

The next Dalhousie School Council/Parent Society meeting will be held on November 9 at 6pm through Microsoft Teams.  All are welcome to attend.

Class Update - November 1

 Hola familias:

November is a busy month! We have an upcoming field trip, a special class in Physical Education and Wellness, and parent-teacher conferences.

This Week in Review:

• Math: We continue practicing the multiplication tables up to 9x9. Students have a daily challenge to practice and are now learning strategies to find products when we do not remember the facts.
• Social Studies: We will learn about the different natural resources in Canada.
• Spanish: We will start a new topic about "La Rutina".
• ELAL: Students finished Amal Unbound and will continue doing activities about the book to guide them writing their personal story.
• Science: Students will learn about air pressure, clouds and the sun as elements of weather.
• Art: Students are working on a special project for Remembrance Day.

Sound Kreations Dance

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. We are excited to get our groove on, ask your child to see the moves they learned at school.

IMPORTANTE DATES:

November 10 - Remembrance Day Assambly

November 11 - Remembrance Day, No School

November 14-21 - Sound Kreations

November 17 - Field Trip Explorando el Español

November 24-25 - Parent Teacher conferences