Weekly Parent Memo

What is happening in PE this week:

Indoor - Volleyball

Outdoor – Running Games, Football, Soccer, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Throwing and Catching

Monday, Nov 2

Tuesday, Nov 3 - Choir practice at lunch recess.

Wednesday, Nov 4

Thursday, Nov 5 - Remembrance Day Ceremony @10:30 - Grade 5's host - wear, black, white or red in Remembrance.

Friday, Nov 6 PackTime 2:30 - 3:20

👀 Looking Ahead

A few dates to keep on your radar:

• Nov 9-11 Fall Break - No School

  Nov 18 Popeyes Hot Lunch

  Nov 26 Conferences

• Lost & Found: Please label your child's clothing and belongings. We will continue to work on keeping our Lost & Found organized and getting items back to their owners.

Please see the email sent out last week reguarding the new reporting system being adopted by Red Deer Public Schools.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We hope this message finds you well.

Here at Red Deer Public Schools, we are excited to share an update about how we will be communicating your child’s learning progress moving forward. Beginning this year, all classes in grades 1-5 will be moving to a Live Reporting system, using PowerTeacher Pro.

What this means for you is that, instead of waiting for formal reporting periods, you will now be able to see feedback on your child’s learning as it is entered throughout the term. As teachers assess student work and update assignments in PowerTeacher Pro, you will have ongoing access to this information in your PowerSchool Parent Portal.

The goal of this shift is to:

• Improve communication with parents by providing more timely updates on student learning

• Streamline the reporting process so that information is shared in a more continuous and transparent way

Teachers will continuously add new content to PowerSchool so you can follow your child’s progress throughout the year. You may notice that not every assignment will receive detailed comments, and updates may vary depending on the type of task. However, teachers will ensure that the information shared gives you a clear picture of your child’s progress over time.

As this is a new process for Grades 1–5, teachers will continue building their familiarity with the platform throughout the year. Families with children in middle or high school may already have some experience using PowerSchool in this way. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this transition together.

As a parent, you can use the PowerSchool Parent Portal through a web browser, or you can download the mobile app for Apple and Android devices. Be sure to check out the attached parent guide for assistance.

PowerSchool is one important part of our communication with families. If you have questions or would like to discuss your child’s learning in greater detail, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

Thank you for your continued support.

Click this link for more information

Parent Guide - PTP.pdf

Student Attire: As we prepare for our Remembrance Day assembly on November 5, students who are members of Cadets, Scouts, Guides or other uniformed organizations are welcome to wear their uniforms to school that day. We would love to recognize and celebrate their involvement and commitment to service in our community. Please let your child's teacher know if your child plans to wear their uniform.

Other students are encouraged to wear, black, white or red.

Donations: If you would like to send a loonie or toonie as a donation to the Legion’s Poppy Fund students will recieve a poppy on Thursday before the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette: Things to Know

1. No Applause: There is to be absolutely no applause for singers or speakers during this ceremony.

2. Minute of Silence: All audience members and students should bow their heads, stand quietly, and reflect.

3. Verbal Response: After the Commitment to Remember (read by a Grade 5 student), ALL audience members must repeat together: "We will remember them."

4. Dismissal Order: After the final song, the bagpiper will lead the guests, speakers, and singers out of the gym first. Once they have exited, students may leave. Dismissal will begin with Kindergarten and file out row by row.

Dear Don Campbell Families,

The Parents for Don Campbell Society works with the school to support student activities and learning opportunities. We are gearing up for our Annual Raffle Fundraiser! As our ONLY school-wide fundraiser of the year, every dollar raised directly impacts our students.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are currently looking for prize donations and local business sponsors to help make this year's raffle baskets amazing. Whether you can donate a gift card, a new item, or a full prize basket, every contribution helps!

Have an item or business sponsorship to donate? Please contact us at dceparentcouncil@gmail.com by November 6th.

Thank you for supporting our school community!

Warmly,

Parents for Don Campbell Society

During weekly Flex Time sessions, students explore practical, real-world skills through a variety of engaging learning opportunities:

• Mr. Plackner – Maker Space: Students develop building, construction, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills through hands-on projects.

• Mr. Christensen – Workplace Technology Skills: Students learn technology skills used in the workplace, building digital confidence and preparing for future career opportunities.

• Mrs. Kjelsberg – Financial Literacy: Students learn about Canadian coins and bills, the value of money, spending and saving, and the difference between needs and wants to develop responsible money-management skills.

PackTime — Focused on Choices

Here is our PackTime slideshow: Focused on Choices.

We are continuing to look for presenters for PackTime, specifically:

• Nutrition: A nutritionist who would be willing to come in and speak with our students.

• Dental Health: A dentist or dental hygienist who could present on April 4. We are also looking for donations of prizes, such as toothbrushes.

If you know anyone who might be interested in presenting or helping with either of these topics, please let me know. New connections are always welcome!

WITS - Harlynn 5H, 1FP Danielle

Kinder Davis Jace-, Kinder Wilson - MW Kairo, Tue/Thur Elizabeth

1FP Mary 1HK Ameera 1H Zariyan

2C Hayden 2L Peyton 2N Tessa

3B Ella 3G Penny 3H Dom

4C Cohen 4K Ben 4HP Avery

5C Killian 5M Max 5H Charlie

Cut off for orders is five days in advance of Hot Lunch date. Order at www.healthyhunger.ca