Dear DGS Families, 

Last Friday, during DGS Crew Time, the staff played basketball against the Gr. 7 basketball players. It was fun, action packed, and many stuffed toys were collected for the WINS Society. 

The new principal position was posted on Monday and closed on Tuesday. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed the first week back after the winter break. 

All of us at DGS wish you a happy, safe and memorable time with friends and family over the winter break. Happy New Year and all the best in 2025! 

Traffic Safety  

Some Cranston community members expressed safety concerns regarding our school zone to the Calgary Police Service and they showed up on Dec.12 to monitor things. I am used to one officer coming out and speaking with people exhibiting unsafe practices. It is usually low key. This time they had four vehicles and at least four officers with their flashing lights on. It was confusing for our school community. We immediately let our families know via email and will be more proactive in the future. The good news is most drivers were safe and courteous. 

Candy Grams  

Candy Grams are being sold for 50 cents. Students can make someone’s day by sending them a candy cane and kind thought. 

Pets of DGS Calendars  

We are hoping to get them delivered before the holidays. They are at the print shop. 

Toy Mountain at DGS - only 1 day left to donate!

The Grade 8 Leadership classes are organizing a donation drive for Toy Mountain. We invite all students at DGS to bring in donations of new, unwrapped toys, games, puzzles or gift cards. These will be distributed to children throughout the city in hopes of making their holiday season brighter. Donations can be placed in a box beside the tree in the front foyer. Cash and gift cards will be accepted at the office. Thank you for supporting those less fortunate. 

Spirit Week 

Grade 7 Leadership is thrilled to be organizing our Countdown to Winter Break Spirit Events! Here are the events:     

Monday, Dec 16 - Ugly Xmas Sweaters 

Tuesday, Dec 17 - Xmas hats and crazy/festive hair 

Wednesday, Dec 18 - Bake Sale at lunch 

Friday, Dec 20 - PJs

Bottle Drive for Grade 9 Sailing Trip

Yearbooks

Yearbooks for 2024-25 must be PREPURCHASED prior to February 14, 2025. You will need to self-add the yearbook to your account following these simple steps:    

1. Login to your MyCBE/PowerSchool account, using your username and password    

2. Click the box “Fees, Waivers & Service Registration”     

3. Select your student    

4. Click on “School Based Optional Fees”    

5. Click on the box “Yearbook 2023/24”    

6. Click “Add to Cart” and proceed to payment    

Fees  

Our option classes need to be revenue neutral. Thank you for attending to your fees in a timely fashion. 

Upcoming Dates

Friday December 20 

  • Pajama Day 
  • Last day of classes  

Monday December 23 to Friday January 3 

  • Winter Break 

Monday January 6 

  • First day of classes following Winter Break 

Wednesday January 29 

  • Band Concert (ticketing info to come in January) 

As always, you are welcome to reach out to me any time at caaylesworth@cbe.ab.ca 

Chris Aylesworth  

Acting Principal, Dr. George Stanley School