Friday December 9

 ¡Hola familias!

This week in math we continued with addition with and without regrouping as well as a review of graphs.

In science we continued the liquids unit. So far we have explored water, read about the different states of water, started an experiment on evaporation and completed an experiment on viscosity. 

In ELAL we are working on "How to" writing and the digraphs ch, sh, th, ph, and wh.

In Spanish, we have been practicing how to talk about what activities we practice in Winter. 

The question is ¿Que te gusta hacer en el invierno?

and the answer is : 

                              En el invierno yo practico ________.

or                           En el invierno a mi me gusta hacer ________.

In social studies we learned about the climate and landscape of an acadian community in Nova Scotia. Next week we will learn about food and culture in an Acadian community.

In physical education, students are working on target games.

Please remember to look for any library books at home that need to be returned. I will be sending home a print out of the books to be returned.

I also sent home passwords and logins for both RazKids and google classroom. Please check your child's backpack for it.

School update

Each year, Dalhousie has a lottery for Kindergarten and Grade 1 as we are only allocated so many spots. To help us with planning, please let us know if you intend on registering a younger sibling at Dalhousie for the 2023-2024 school year by completing this form. Siblings who live in the walk zone have Priority 1 registration status and those who live outside of the walk and within our catchment areas have Priority 2 registration status. If you have more than one child for Kindergarten and/or Grade 1 for whom you would like to apply, please go back to the link and fill out one form for each potential registrant. Please note that providing this information does not mean that your child is registered. You must still complete a registration form. To be included in the lottery, which will be held February 15, 2023, your completed expression of interest with all relevant paperwork must be received by February 14, 2023 at noon. Expressions of interest can be submitted starting January 16, 2023. Any references to registration assumes offer of a registration spot in the lottery. This form must only be filled out for new registrations to Dalhousie.  If you child currently attends Dalhousie, their registration automatically rolls over and you do not need to do anything.

This year Dalhousie School has decided to give back to the community by participating in the Salvation Army Toy Drive. This toy drive is designed to bring cheer to low-income families with children aged 0-12. A box has been set up in the main office to collect donations. If you would like to contribute please bring your unwrapped toys into the office before noon on December 20, 2022.

We are in the last month before Winter Break.  A reminder that if your child will be absent for 5 days or more due to a holiday, an extended absence form must be filled out.  Please email dalhousie@cbe.ab.ca to request the form and have it submitted before your child’s absence.

On December 16, Dalhousie students to participate in Crazy Hat Day.   Wear your craziest headgear to show off to your friends!

Southland Transportation has updated the MyBusStop app to include push notifications.  When there is a posted delay on a bus route, families can now receive an alert directly to their mobile phone. To receive notifications families must have the app installed on their phone and have registered on the website. They can subscribe to their route using the code provided in MyCBE. You can then allow the app to provide you notifications on their route delays

A reminder that the last day of classes before winter break is Thursday, December 22, 2022.  Classes will resume on Monday, January 9, 2023.

 

Dalhousie Parent Society News – Please direct any questions to the dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com

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

The Purdy’s Chocolate orders have come in early! Please email us at dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up time between now and next Tuesday. Thank you for your support!

We need volunteers to help with fundraising for the playground. Please ask around your work to see if there are corporate donations available. Please email us at dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com if you would like to help. We really need more bodies as this is a giant project.

Fun Lunch dates have been added for the new year! Check out your healthy hunger account to see what is available! Volunteer spots for the new fun lunch dates in 2023 are available here

 CONTEST TIME!!

Bring your reusable straw on Dec 13 to be entered to win a free fun lunch!

 

Dec 21 – Subway (deadline Dec 16)

If your student is going to be absent for fun lunch, please email dalhousieschoolparentsociety@gmail.com  (BEFORE 11 am – we can’t ensure requests if emails are received after) with your student’s NAME, TEACHER/ ROOM # and if you would like to pick up, donate, or send home with a sibling.