Class Update February 28

 ¡Hola familias!

Yearbook Cover Contest
 
Dalhousie is very excited to announce the launch of this year’s yearbook cover design contest. All Dalhousie students are invited to create their own drawing to be entered for a chance to be the cover of our yearbook. This year the theme is Learning at Dalhousie. Your child's picture can reflect how s/he views themselves as a bilingual student, learning Spanish and English, benefits of learning and studying Spanish or what their future could hold with their bilingual abilities. 
Please use letter sized white paper (8.5 X 11) to draw and colour your picture. 

The picture needs to include our school’s name (Dalhousie), it can also include our school motto -Take care of yourself, Take care of each other, Take care of our school - Cuida de ti mismo, cuidense unos a otros, cuida de tu escuela.  

On the back of your paper, please ensure that the student's name, teacher and grade are included.   Any questions can be directed to your child's teacher. Also, your child's teacher can support him/her to use correct Spanish grammar and spelling. The submission deadline is . It can be submitted to your child’s teacher.  Thank you for supporting your child in their creativity and imagination.

We will be announcing the winner of the contest by March 24, 2023.

Minecraft Challenge: Grade 5 will be participating in Level Up Calgary! Deadline to submit the challenge is April 14.

Math Contest: Sponsored by Mount Royal University. April 26, 2023.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

🎶 Spring Concert on March 22/23.

🛌 ✈️ 🎮 Spring Break March 24 - April 1

THE WEEK AHEAD / ESTA SEMANA

• 🔢 Math: Compare and order fractions. We are looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals and compare and order decimals. 
• 💃 Spanish: Students are writing a short tale (un cuento). A lot of dragons 🐉 are awakening in the classroom. In reading, we are learning to decode diphthongs.  
• 📚 English: We are about to finish the first round of literacy circles. We are organizing ideas to write a text that compare and contrast the art of weaving in two Indigenous cultures. 
• 🧪 Science: We finished the chemistry unit. We are reviewing the content via Blooket. A test is scheduled for March 3.
• 🍁 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Students are making a video to retell some of the stories they read.

School & Parent Society Update

Dalhousie School Updates

 

Please see the separate email sent regarding our Celebration of Learning & Book Fair on March 9 & 10 and how to book for it. 

 

We are continuing our Food Drive for Kindness Month.  All donations are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at the donation boxes at either the front or the back door.

 

Volunteer opportunities are available for each class.  You must have a valid CBE volunteer clearance at the time you sign up and we ask that you sign up for two opportunities per class to allow for as many people as possible to participate.  If you would like to volunteer more, please check with the teacher.    More details can be found in the separate email that was sent out.

 

Our Spring Concert will be held on March 22 & 23 at 6:30pm.  You can see which classes perform when in the separate email sent out.  Srta. Primak is also looking for helping with prop creation.  You can sign up here if you can help out.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society Updates

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!

 

***EVENT***

The Dalhousie Parent Society presents PAUL DAVIS – Online and Social Networking Safety Officer. Join us March 15^th for this information session. RSVP here

 

***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! Volunteer here! 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: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1384984-104699 

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! Deadline is March 30^th

 

Beary Berry Honey Order forms were sent home last week. Please fill out forms and return by March 13^th!

  

***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!  March 1^st & 21^st  need a spot 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:

March 1 – Tim Horton’s 

March 7 – Fat Burger

March 15 – Boston Pizza

March 21 – Subway & Booster Juice

Notes from the Music Room

*********On behalf of Srta. Primak***********

I cannot believe that in approximately 3 weeks we will have our concerts! I hope that you have all checked your emails to see when your child is performing. Many students are asking me about costumes etc.  Dalhousie elementary is very fortunate to have beautiful traditional Latin American custom-made costumes.  Some of our classes will be wearing these and others will find their costumes from home.  

Kindergarten Costumes:

Girls -  We have skirts and shirts for the little girls, however, we ask that they come to school wearing white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - Come to school wearing dark dress pants and a white or as close to white solid t-shirt or dress shirt.

All students can wear regular school shoes

 

Grade 1:

Sra Fuentes:  We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls - white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to white t-shirt or dress shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Srta Houde:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls -  white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to white t-shirt or dress shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Srta. Carcamo:

Please see the separate email that will be sent home.

 

Srta. Alvarado:

Please see the separate email that will be sent home.

 

Grade 2:

The children are at a beach going fishing. “Ideally” the costumes would be khaki shorts, capri pants or pants that are rolled up with a white or close to white T-shirt.  Nothing bright or neon if possible.  Please note, ideally does not mean that any money should be spent on this outfit… it’s just a guide.

 

Grade 3:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls - white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys -  dark dress pants and a white or as close to solid white t-shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Grade 4:

We will provide the children with the costumes.  Come to school wearing:

 

Girls -  white or as close to solid white t-shirts or tank top and tights (any colour).

Boys - dark dress pants and a white or as close to solid white t-shirt.

Regular school shoes

 

Grade 5s:

Please wear your fanciest clothes!  You are the hosts of the evening!

Boys  - dress pants with a solid dress shirt or a solid (not neon) shirt.  Ties and bow ties are welcome.  Please avoid t-shirts with logos or writing on them.

Class Update - February 24

¡Hola familias!

I hope you are staying warm. 

📣 DON'T FORGET - SPRING CONCERT SURVEY

With having three Grade 5 classes, some logistical issues for the concert are created.  We understand that due to prior commitments, some students may not be able to participate.  In order to have a better idea of how to organize the instruments and the singing for the concert, we ask that you confirm your child's participation.  Please indicate on which date(s) your child can participate.  Grade 5 students are welcome to participate both evenings as this is an excellent way for them to experience performing these pieces in preparation for Que Pasa. Please respond to this survey by Tuesday, February 22, 2023, so that we have enough time to prepare.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

🎶 Spring Concert on March 22/23.

THIS WEEK IN REVIEW / LO QUE APRENDIMOS ESTA SEMANA

• 🔢 Math: Compare and order fractions. We are looking at the relationship between fractions and decimals. 
• 💃 Spanish: Students are writing a short tale (un cuento). A lot of dragons 🐉 are awakening in the classroom. In reading, we are learning to decode diphthongs.  
• 📚 English: We are about to finish the first round of literacy circles. We read some books that show the text structure of expository writing. 
• 🧪 Science: We finished the chemistry unit. A test is scheduled for March 3.
• 🍁 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Next week, each students will make a video to retell some of the stories they have learned. 
• 🧶 Art: Students have almost completed the artifacts using geometrical shapes inspired by the Indigenous art from the Coast Salish and the Wayúu people. They have blown my mind with their creativity! Some students have used Minecraft while others are handcrafting (painting and sewing).  

Class Update - February 21

  ¡Hola familias!

Winter is back! I hope you are staying warm. 

📣 DON'T FORGET - SPRING CONCERT SURVEY

With having three Grade 5 classes, some logistical issues for the concert are created.  We understand that due to prior commitments, some students may not be able to participate.  In order to have a better idea of how to organize the instruments and the singing for the concert, we ask that you confirm your child's participation.  Please indicate on which date(s) your child can participate.  Grade 5 students are welcome to participate both evenings as this is an excellent way for them to experience performing these pieces in preparation for Que Pasa. Please respond to this survey by Tuesday, February 22, 2023, so that we have enough time to prepare.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

👚 Pink Shirt Day on February 22.

🎊 100 Day Celebration / Spirit Day February 24.

🎶 Spring Concert on March 22/23.

THE WEEK AHEAD / LO QUE APRENDEREMOS ESTA SEMANA

• 🔢 Math: Compare and order fractions. 
• 💃 Spanish: We are learning how to write a short tale (un cuento). In reading, we are learning to decode diphthongs.  
• 📚 English: We are about to finish the first round of literacy circles. We are reading some books that show the text structure for expository writing. 
• 🧪 Science: We will be learning about acid and bases. A test about the Chemistry Unit is scheduled for the week of February 27-March 3.
• 🍁 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 
• 🧶 Art: Students are creating their artifacts using geometrical shapes inspired by the Indigenous art from the Coast Salish and the Wayúu people. They have blown my mind with their creativity! Some students have used Minecraft while others are handcrafting (painting and sewing).  

Celebration of Student Learning / March 9 & 10 Booking

Dalhousie will host an in-person Celebration of Student Learning for our Grades 1-5 on March 9 from 5pm to 8 pm & March 10 from 9am to 1pm.    This is an opportunity for our students and your child to demonstrate to their families what they are learning, what they have mastered and what they are still working in their classroom environment.  The purpose is that the student is the guide and facilitator, with their family being the authentic audience.  Having this audience provides a sense of purpose and pride for our students to show their growth and learning.  This is a intentional experience which allows students to reflect on their learning journey as well for families to celebrate.   Families will book a hour block of time where students will take them through their learning in English, Spanish, Math and Music as a base. Four families will be able to book per hour block. Families are asked to make arrangements for the care of siblings so that they can focus on their child for that time and so that there are no distractions for other families.  It is important to remember that the student is the facilitator.  While teachers will be in the classroom to help support, it is not an opportunity for a parent teacher interview.    Given that multiple families will be in the space at the same time, teachers will not be in a position to answer individual questions regarding a student and will redirect you to your child.  For our Kindergarten families only, as there was no January report card, families will instead meet with their child’s teacher to discuss student progress, achievement and learning in a pre-booked 15 minute block.   Bookings will open on February 27 at 10am and will close on March 8 at 4pm.  After that time, please book through the office.   You can book through your MyCBE account.  If you need help with this, please call 403.777.6030 or email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca.

100 Day Celebration - February 24

The 100th Day is upon us! Dalhousie is very excited to dedicate our upcoming Spirit Day to the 100th Day of School in the 2022-2023 School Year! To share in this celebration, students are encouraged to imagine what they might look like as 100 year old’s and come to school dressed as such on Friday, February 24th. Classroom ventures throughout the day may include math-related activities focusing on the number 100, poetry, writing activities, and art representing and recreating the number 100 in variety of ways. Please encourage your child to dress up for the occasion and brain-storm other ways to think of and represent 100. We are very excited to reach this milestone and want to spread the spirit throughout our school.

Class Update - February 15

 ¡Hola familias!

We had another amazing experience skiing and snowboarding at COP today! Look for some class pics in Google Classroom. 

📣 DON'T FORGET - SPRING CONCERT SURVEY

With having three Grade 5 classes, some logistical issues for the concert are created.  We understand that due to prior commitments, some students may not be able to participate.  In order to have a better idea of how to organize the instruments and the singing for the concert, we ask that you confirm your child's participation.  Please indicate on which date(s) your child can participate.  Grade 5 students are welcome to participate both evenings as this is an excellent way for them to experience performing these pieces in preparation for Que Pasa. Please respond to this survey by Tuesday, February 22, 2023, so that we have enough time to prepare.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

👩🏻‍🏫 Teachers' Convention - No School on February 16-17.

👩‍👦‍👦 Family Day on February 20

👚 Pink Shirt Day on February 22.

🎶 Spring Concert on March 22/23.

THIS WEEK IN REVIEW / LO QUE APRENDIMOS ESTA SEMANA

• 🔢 Math: We are learning strategies to compare fractions. 
• 💃 Spanish: We are learning how to write a short tale (un cuento). In reading, we are learning to decode diphthongs.  
• 📚 English: We are reading a variety of chapter books in the literacy circles, mainly fictional and non-fictional texts link to our Social Studies unit about Indigenous Ways of Life. We learned how we can compare and contrast two things -an orange and an apple. This was the introductory lesson for expository writing. 
• 🧪 Science: We learned about surface tension. Next week, students will discuss  acids and bases. A test about the Chemistry Unit is scheduled for the week of February 27-March 3.
• 🍁 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 
• 🧶 Art: Students are creating their artifacts using geometrical shapes inspired by the Indigenous art from the Coast Salish and the Wayúu people. They have blown my mind with their creativity! Some students have used Minecraft while others are handcrafting (painting and sewing).  

Notes from the Music Room

The March concert is fast approaching.  An email was sent to families with the dates and information pertaining to the concert, which will be held here at the school.  Two nights of beautiful renditions of Latin American songs and Spanish songs performed by the talents and voices of our Dalhousie students.  I for one can’t wait to show you what they have accomplished.  Do send me a note letting me know if your child will not be present at the concert.  For some songs the children are assigned instruments and partners.  For children to find themselves without their partner on the night of the concert is terribly distressing and confusing, which leads to a not so pleasant concert experience.

 

Please go over past blogs to find the videos and lyrics to the songs the children are working on.  Children who have taken the opportunity to work on the songs at home have taken great enjoyment and pride in singing them.

School Update - February 15

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

Pink Shirt Day will be on February 22.  Everyone is encouraged to wear pink as a symbol of kindness.

We have our ongoing Food Drive as part of Kindness month.  Donations are gratefully accepted in the donation boxes found at either the front or the back doors of the school. 

Please see the separate email sent out regarding our Celebration of Learning.  Booking details will follow.  At the same time as our Celebration of Learning, we will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair.  We hope to see you there for both events!

Our Spring Concert will be held on March 22 & 23 at 6:30pm.  You can see which classes perform when in the separate email sent out.  Srta. Primak is also looking for helping with prop creation.  You can sign up here if you can help out.

Class Update - February 10th

¡Hola familias!

We have been very busy finishing up some fabulous tasks! Ask your child what happened with their crystals, what are some examples of a chemical changes, what their most recent artwork is about or how to find equivalent fractions. 

📣 DON'T FORGET - SPRING CONCERT SURVEY

With having three Grade 5 classes, some logistical issues for the concert are created.  We understand that due to prior commitments, some students may not be able to participate.  In order to have a better idea of how to organize the instruments and the singing for the concert, we ask that you confirm your child's participation.  Please indicate on which date(s) your child can participate.  Grade 5 students are welcome to participate both evenings as this is an excellent way for them to experience performing these pieces in preparation for Que Pasa. Please respond to this survey by Tuesday, February 22, 2023, so that we have enough time to prepare.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

❤️ Día del amor y la amistad - February 14

⛷️ Skiing/snowboarding field trip on February 15.

👩🏻‍🏫 Teachers' Convention - No School on February 16-17.

👩‍👦‍👦 Family Day on February 20

👚 Pink Shirt Day on February 22.

🎶 Spring Concert on March 22/23.

THIS WEEK IN REVIEW / LO QUE APRENDIMOS ESTA SEMANA

• 🔢 Math: We learned about equivalent fractions. We will now turn into comparing fractions. 
• 💃 Spanish: We completed our adverb table and students are writing a summary of the most recent book they read. To finalize our unit, they will write a short tale using adverbs. In reading, we are learning to decode diphthongs.  
• 📚 English: We are reading a variety of chapter books in the literacy circles, mainly fictional and non-fictional texts link to our Social Studies unit about Indigenous Ways of Life. Students completed their poetry booklet, which will be displayed during student-led conferences. We will now start our unit about expository writing and will learn two types: compare and contrast, and definition.
• 🧪 Science: We are finalizing the unit about chemistry. Today, we made carbon dioxide and turned off a tea candle. Students were able to identify the chemical reaction. We will continue with surface tension, and acids and bases. A unit test is scheduled for the week of February 27-March 3.
• 🍁 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This unit will finalize with a video in which students will use oral storytelling to demonstrate their learning.
• 🧶 Art: Students are creating their artifacts using geometrical shapes inspired by the Indigenous art from the Coast Salish and the Wayúu people. They have blown my mind with their creativity! Some students have used Minecraft while others are handcrafting.  

Skiing Field Trip & Kindness Month

 Hola familias,

We have important messages to share:

Field Trip

We will get back on the hill! Read the message below! 🎿

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

Load bus - 9:15

Arrive at Winsport - 10:00

Depart Winsport - 2:00

Arrive back at the school - 2:30

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.

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.

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.

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

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Kindness Month

During the month of February, Dalhousie will celebrate Kindness Month.  Kindness is a value that should be emulated on a daily basis and a goal of having this focus during February is that it instills the value on a daily basis throughout the year.  It is also grounded and can be seen as a throughline in the Indigenous Seven Sacred Teachings of Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility and Truth. Kindness can be found in both giving and receiving and permeates through a community in a positive way.    Specifically, Dalhousie will be engaging in various activities to highlight kindness:

Random Acts of Kindness:  Students and staff will be asked to do random acts of kindness.  This can be holding the door open for someone, recognizing someone for a specific act or saying thank you. 

Food Drive: As an act of kindness and caring, we will be hosting a food drive for the Calgary Food Bank.  We want to recognize that we care for other people in a way that they need it.  Especially during these financial times, we want to care for those who need support in this area.  Donations are appreciated and can be dropped at off in the Calgary Food Bank boxes at either the front or the back door of the school.

Valentine’s Day: This day has a tradition around showing love and care.  Dalhousie students will show this by making cards for others outside of learning community and giving them to seniors, front line workers, hospital patients and others.  Students will also be making cards for each other.   We ask that no cards, food, toys or other items be sent from home for this occasion.  Anything sent from home will be sent back.  We ask that instead you direct resources that you may have used for this to our Food Drive.

Pink Shirt Day will be celebrated on February 22.  Students are encouraged to wear pink to school as a symbol of kindness towards each other. 

​​​​​​​Showing kindness in various ways develops character traits such as empathy, sympathy, compassion and respect.  You are encouraged to have ongoing conversations with your child around this to further strengthen their understanding.

Class Update - February 7

 The week ahead / Esta semana estamos aprendiendo:

• 🔢 Math: Fractions! We are still working on equivalent fractions.
• 💃 Spanish: Students are completing a table in which they classify the adverbs found in a tale. Then, they will be retelling the tale by writing a summary. 
• 📚 English: We are finalizing the poetry booklet and it is expected that students complete this work by tomorrow February 8.
• 🔬 Science: We are learning about physical and chemical changes, surface tension, crystals, and acids and bases.  
• 🔎 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Students are learning about the way of life of different Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
• 🎨 Art: Students are learning about how Indigenous groups in Canada and South America have used geometrical shapes as part of their culture. They are specifically learning about the Coast Salish basketry and the Wayúu bags. Meanwhile, they are creating their own design, one that they identify as part of their own culture.
• 🧘🏽 Wellness: We learned about grit and perseverance.

Class Update - February 2

Hello everyone,

I hope you all have a good rest this weekend. We had short, amazing week with the kids going on the hill to skii and snowboard. Thank you to our parent volunteers for your help and support. The students did amazing! We also did our science experiment and crystals are growing in the classroom -some of them are taking the form of a "broccoli but blue." 😁

📢 DON'T FORGET: If you want to complete your artwork on Minecraft, bring your mouse!

This week we learned / Esta semana aprendimos:

• 🔢 Math: Fractions! We learned about equivalent fractions today.
• 💃 Spanish: We are looking at the different parts of a tale. Next, we will be writing a tale, un cuento en español. 
• 📚 English: We started the poetry booklet and it is expected that students complete this work next week.
• 🔬 Science: We completed the first part of the chemistry unit.  A short quiz was conducted today February 2. 
• 🔎 Social Studies: We are critically examining the ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Students are learning about the way of life of Indigenous Peoples in the Cordillera Region - Northwest Coastal People.
• 🎨 Art: Students are learning about how Indigenous groups in Canada and South America have used geometrical shapes as part of their culture. They are specifically learning about the Coast Salish basketry and the Wayúu bags. Meanwhile, they are creating their own design, one that they identify as part of their own culture.
• 🧘🏽 Wellness: We learned about grit and perseverance.
• 🎾 Physical Education: We learned a few passing techniques to play badminton and tennis.

School Update - 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!

 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