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Dear DGS Families, 

With this being a shortened week, I am sending our Principal’s Message early and will return to regular Wednesday updates on November 15, 2023. 

We look forward to a week of learning related to Remembrance Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, and for staff, a day of indigenous learning on Thursday named Maatoomsii’Pookaiks (Children First). 

Wednesday November 8 marks Indigenous Veteran’s Day and is our last day of classes before Remembrance Day, which is when ceremonies are traditionally held. Remembrance Day is particularly significant for me- I am the daughter and granddaughter of Canadian Armed Forces officers. I spent my early growing up years as what is lovingly referred to as a “military brat,” and spent time living in Churchill Manitoba (CFB Churchill) and in Penhold Alberta (CFB Penhold). My father was a Royal Canadian Signal Corps member, which meant he worked in the somewhat infamous “Diefenbunker.” I am personally grateful for the time he spent as a United Nations Peacekeeper in the 1970s. He taught me many lessons about the strength of empathy, the strength of listening carefully, and the power that comes from protecting the world for those you love. I understand conflict- conflict can be healthy- it creates dialogue, thoughtfulness and can plant seeds change. What I hope for is a world without violence, where nations experience the conditions to truly work with one another. What I hope for are equal human rights, access to agricultural and infrastructure technology, education for all, engineering, availability of medicine, access to diplomatic processes and an end to fighting. 

Wednesday’s ceremonies will mark the contributions to peacekeeping efforts made by our Canadian service members, as well as consider the historical significance of symbols such as the poppy. If you do not wish for your child to participate in this ceremony, please let their homeroom teacher know and we will make other arrangements for them during this time. 


Lost & Found   

Please encourage your child(ren) to check the Lost & Found this week for any forgotten belongings. There is a high number of items that have accumulated there. Any items remaining on November 8 will be donated. 


DGS Parent Fundraising Society    

We are very excited about our upcoming Casino on December 9 and 10 at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. We currently require 4 more people to be able to cover our shifts. This is a high value fundraiser that has afforded our students access to additional chrome books, learning commons materials, and fieldtrip busses. Click here to volunteer!!   

2023 Casino Flyer.pdf  


Course Fees, Transportation and Lunch Supervision Registration  

We have received notice that the courses that have fees associated with them have been added to your account; as well as the fees for students registered to ride the bus. Fees are due when assigned. Also please note: all grade 6 students staying at school for lunch should be registered to do so.  

Fees and Service Registration can be found on your MyCBE account. 


Demographic Verification Forms   

These forms are legally required to be completed EVERY school year. If for some reason you are unable to complete this form, please contact the Office to make arrangements for assistance in completing this. We thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Click HERE to sign-in. 


Important Upcoming Dates 

Wednesday November 8               

  • Remembrance Day Ceremonies  

  • Lost & Found being donated 

Thursday November 9                    

  • Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)  

Friday November 10-14                 

  • Fall Break (School Closed)  

Saturday November 18 

  • Conference Manager will open for Parent Teacher Student Conference bookings 

Tuesday November 21 

Thursday November 23 

  • Parent Teacher Student Conferences (Virtual, 4:00pm-8:00pm) 

Friday November 24 

  • Parent Teacher Student Conferences (Virtual, 8:30am-1:00pm) (no school for students) 

Tuesday November 28 

  • School Council and Parent Fundraising Society Meeting (evening) 


As always, I am available to answer questions- csmalette@cbe.ab.ca 

  

Chantal Malette  

​Principal, Dr. George Stanley School ​