Daysland Digest

May 22, 2024

Principal's Corner

The end of the 2023-24 school year is fast approaching. It feels like time has flown by, and the last month will be exciting. There are many fun-filled activities throughout the final weeks of school, including field trips, track meets, and warm weather. It is indeed an exciting time of year but it is also important to remember the focus still needs to be on learning. Our secondary students, particularly our Gr. 9-12s, should be paying close attention to their grades in PowerSchool. If there are assignments that are missing or need improvement, this is the time to have conversations with your teachers to ensure a plan to get these done. Planning and preparing now will provide the best opportunity for a successful end to the school year.

Next Monday, we have a special event lined up. We are pleased to host Tyler Smith, a Humboldt bus crash survivor and winner of the Amazing Race Canada, as a guest speaker. This unique opportunity, provided by the County of Flagstaff and FIRST (Flagstaff Informed Response Sharing Team), promises to be a fantastic event for our Gr. 7-12 students. We are also welcoming CHSPS and Forestburg Schools to participate with us.

We are currently putting our staffing together for next year. We will communicate through School Messenger to inform everyone of changes for the 2024-25 school year as soon as we can. This information should be ready in early June.

There is plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks. Please check our website and social media pages to stay up to date with everything that is happening.

If you have any questions, please contact us at the office.

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May

22 - Sr. High Track Areas (Stettler)

22 - School Council Meeting

23 - Gr. 3 & 4 Field Trip to Telus World of Science

27 to 31 - Swimming Lessons (Gr. 2)

28 - Jr. High Track Divisionals (Camrose)

29 - Sr. High Track Zones (Red Deer)

30 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Camrose

30 - Gr. 7/8 Field Trip to Wetaskiwin

June

4 - THEME DAY (Beach Day)

4 - Jr. High Track Regionals (Camrose)

6 - Staff Meeting (Early Dismissal @ 11:40am)/Subway Breakfast

7 - Kindergarten Father's Day Celebration

13 - Elementary Track Day (June 18th is the alternate date)

Provincial Exam Schedule

Wednesday, June 12th - Social 30 Pt. A

Wednesday, June 19th - Social 30 Pt. B

Wednesday, June 19th - Social Studies 9

Thursday, June 20th - Biology 30

Thursday, June 20th - Science 9

Monday, June 24th - Chemistry 30

June Final Exam Schedule for Gr. 7-12

Our last day of classes are going to be staggered this year. Our Grade 9-12 classes will end on Wednesday, June 19th. Their exam schedule will begin on June 20th. Please note that the Grade 9 PAT and Gr.11/12 Diploma Exams are set by Alberta Learning. As a result, our Grade 9 class is finished earlier than normal due to early PATs. Our Gr. 7/8s will have classes until Friday, June 21st. They will have two final exam days on June 24th and 25th.

School Fees

Unpaid invoices for school fees for all students are being sent home. Payments can be made by cash or cheque or online at https://brsd.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Subway Breakfast - June 6th

For the past couple of years, we have hosted a Subway breakfast to honor our Grad class as a school. We are planning to do it this year on Thursday, June 6th. Students can arrive at school a little hungry that day as we will eat in the gym and have small tribute to our Grad class. The students will sit in their Squads one last time for the 2023-24 school year.

Online School Supply Ordering

We will once again be offering online school supply ordering through School Start for interested families. Watch here for more information.

School Council Meeting

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School Council Meeting

NOTICE OF

Annual General Meeting

For the Society of the Friends of Daysland School Council

Tonight following the School Council Meeting which begins at 7:00pm.

Held at the Daysland School in the Learning Commons

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!

2022-2023 Yearbooks

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The 2022-2023 Daysland School Yearbooks have arrived!

If you missed out on the pre-orders, we do still have some available for purchase.

The cost is $35.00. Payments can be made by cash or cheque.

Please call the office for more information.

Swimming Lessons

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Grades 2 students will be participating in swimming lessons at the Killam Agriplex at the end of May. Permission forms are available online for each student.

Dates and times are as followed:

May 27 to May 31: AM - Grade 2

Learning Commons

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As we approach the end of the school year, I just wanted to remind you that the last week to borrow books from the library will be from June 3rd to 7th. After that, I kindly ask that all books be returned to the library within the following two weeks. You will receive a notice if any books are missing for your child. Please make sure to bring back all borrowed books to the library to avoid any replacement charges.

Thank you so much for your help in keeping our library resources available for everyone.

Warm regards,

Mrs. Zimmel

Learning Commons Facilitator

Elementary Awards - June 27th

Each year we recognize our elementary students for their accomplishments during the school year. Our Gr. 1-3 students receive personal best awards. In Gr. 4-6 we recognize personal bests, honors, as well as incredible growth. We are hosting this event on the last day of school, June 27th at 1:30 pm in the Daysland Theatre. Family members are welcome to attend. Please contact your child's teacher or the office for more information.