Dear DGS Families 

Last Thursday, we hosted our first “Code Red” basketball event. All four of our teams played a game series against Louis Riel School, and DGS rolled out the red carpet for families and fans of both teams. Congratulations to our junior basketball teams for their fantastic victories that night—your hard work and teamwork truly shone! And a huge round of applause for our senior teams as well; while the scoreboard didn't reflect a win, your skill, determination, and sportsmanship were nothing short of inspiring. Go 67s! 

I want to thank Grade 7 Leadership for organizing “Anything But a Backpack” Day. We had everything from toasters, buckets, a printer, a microwave, an assortment of carry-on bags, and a garden cart to a stroller, golf bags and our WINNING backpack- a Grade 11 sister who was contracted to carry items around until she had to go for her first class. We loved how creative people were, and we really enjoyed the opportunity to giggle as a learning community. 

Last week, I also shared that I am leaving DGS and the CBE on November 8. Our school community is very important to me, and I have begun the important work of sharing our existing processes, structures, levels of support, organization for teaching and learning, middle years philosophy and priorities for the 2024-2025 school year with Mr. Chris Aylesworth, who has been appointed Acting Principal for Dr. George Stanley School until at least the end of January 2025, when a new Principal will be named for our school. Your input is valued by the CBE. To have your voice heard about what you are looking for in a new principal, please complete the survey located here: 

Dr. George Stanley Principal Survey 

The survey will be available until 10:00 PM, Nov 8, 2024 and is open to all students, current staff members and DGS families. 

Winter is Coming… and So are the Busses 

Did you know that by the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we anticipate having upwards of 10 school busses attached to DGS? We know that when the weather gets colder, snowier and less fun, it’s super tempting to stop in the Bus Zone to drop your child off or pick your child up. Please don’t give in to the temptation. Staying OUT of the bus zone improves safety for everyone. That tired looking lady in the orange safety hoodie who frowns and points when people stop in the bus zone? I promise she’s actually really nice! Wave and say “Hi!” as you pass by- parents are welcome to stop in the drop zone along Cranston Drive- we are all responsible for traffic safety around our school. We appreciate it when people obey traffic control devices in the community and cross the street at the cross walks ONLY. 

School Store Open- FINAL HOURS!

We are pleased to present our Fall 2024 SWAG store located at https://silverbackgroup.ca/dr-gs-school.html 

When you order, please note that the “to-be-paid” invoice will be delivered to your email address. The company offers PayPal, credit card and EFT payment options. 

Our store will remain open until October 31, 2024. All orders will be shipped TOGETHER to the school and distributed to students when they arrive. We anticipate all orders will arrive in early November.

Fundraising Society Update 

The Winter Holiday is fast approaching, and your school fundraising society has all your winter greenery decorations ready for you.  

Together with Growing Smiles we are offering Wreaths, Poinsettias, Large Greenery arrangements and tropical planters to fill your home. 

Orders will begin November 1, 2024 with Delivery December 2, 2024 just in time for decorating. Don't miss out on these beautiful arrangements! 

Click on the following link to get your orders in. Deadline will be November 17. drgeorgestanleyschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com 

Yearbooks     

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

1. Login to your MyCBE 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 2024/25”     

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

Lost & (Never) Found  

Please encourage your child(ren) to check the Lost & Found for any forgotten belongings.

All items still in the Lost and Found on Thursday November 7 will be donated to charity.

Upcoming Dates

Thursday October 31 

  • Spooky Season Activities- PM (Hallowe’en Dance and Student Led Activities) Activities are split into times for Grades 5-6 and Grades 7-9 
  • Students are welcome to wear costumes all day. As with other years, our only asks are that someone else’s culture or religion is not worn as a costume, and props that represent weapons are left at home. 

Thursday November 7 

  • Remembrance Day Ceremonies 

Friday November 8 

  • Non-Instructional Day- System Indigenous Education Professional Learning (No School for Students) 

Monday November 11 

  • Remembrance Day (SCHOOL CLOSED) 

Tuesday November 12 and Wednesday November 13 

  • Fall Break (SCHOOL CLOSED) 

Thursday November 14 

  • Classes resume 

Saturday November 23 

  • Conference Manager (MyCBE) opens to book Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences 

Thursday November 28 

  • Evening Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences 4pm-8pm (IN-PERSON) 

Friday November 29 

  • Daytime Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences 8:30am-1pm (VIRTUAL)   

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


Chantal Malette  

Principal, Dr. George Stanley School