Dalhousie Read-a-thon – April 14

Get ready to turn the page on fun and celebrate the love for reading at Dalhousie’s Read-A-Thon!  As this first-time initiative will coincide with El Día del Libro (World Book Day), we’re inviting all students to dive into their favorite books and join us in this new fundraising opportunity. There are lots of exciting prizes, and there will be plenty of surprises along the way. Whether you're a curious kindergartener or a seasoned bookworm, there's something for everyone. So, grab a book, get cozy, and let’s read together! More information will be sent home with students next week.

Session on the Neurolinguistic Approach (NLA)

On April 15, at 7 pm the Dalhousie School Council will host a session on the Neurolinguistic Approach (NLA), presented by Dr. Katherine Mueller. The session will be hosted at the school.

NLA is a method used by your child’s teacher when teaching Spanish in class. This teaching method aligns with the brain’s natural language acquisition process, prioritizing spoken language first, followed by reading and writing mirroring how we learn our first language. In this session, Dr. Mueller will provide insight into how students in the Spanish bilingual program develop language skills while engaging with subjects from the Alberta curriculum. She will also be available to answer any questions about language learning in the bilingual program.

Dr. Mueller is an Assistant Professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. She specializes in language education, teaching and mentoring Bachelor of Education students in French, Spanish, Mandarin, and German. An expert in the Neurolinguistic Approach, she has presented extensively to language teachers across various school divisions.

Dalhousie Spring Concert

Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm (Evening)

Kindergarten Monday-Wednesday, Grade 1 Alvarado-Fuentes, Grade 2 Mitchell, Grade 2 Canji, Grade 3 Primak, Grade 3 Montes, Grade 4 Flores, Grade 4 Achang.

• Please arrive at 6:00 pm to get ready
• Maximum of 2 family members per student
• All students participating in the concert must be in attendance for the evening performances

Parents and family members who cannot attend in the evening are welcome to attend the afternoon rehearsal on Tuesday April 22 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:45pm). Maximum of 2 family members per student

Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 pm (Evening)

Kindergarten Tuesday-Thursday, Grades 1 Carcamo-Houde, Grade 2 Scott, Grade 3 Paredes,  Grade 4 Victoria and all Grade 5s.

• Please arrive at 6:00 pm to get ready
• Maximum of 2 family members per student
• All students participating in the concert must be in attendance for the evening performances

Parents and family members who cannot attend in the evening are welcome to attend the afternoon rehearsal on Tuesday April 23 at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:45pm). Maximum of 2 family members per student

Parent Society

• Purdy’s Chocolates – Pick up April 10 from 3-5pm on the stage
• Purdy’s Chocolates and Heritage Popcorn – Pick up April 11 from 1-3 pm on the stage

Dalhousie Fundraiser Page

• Growing Smiles Order Deadline – April 21
• • https://dalhousieschools.growingsmilesfundraising.com/
• Rain Barrel Order Deadline – May 5
• • https://rainbarrel.ca/

Family Fiesta June 5

Food Trucks, DJ and Cotton Candy booked!

• Sign up to Volunteer

Donations for the quiet room: Crayons, markers, coloring books etc. etc. Deadline May 22 and donations can be dropped off at the office.

• Sign up to Volunteer

Casino June 28/29

Casino will need a total of 40 volunteers and we have to fill all of the roles or we won't be able to have our casino and we will lose our spot completely.

Casino opportunities come once every 2-3 years with the possibility of $60-80,000

• Sign up to Volunteer

Terry Fox Update

The results of our 2024 Terry Fox School Run are in and we rocked it! Dalhousie School successfully raised $8,672.00 for cancer research. We are so proud of our school community’s efforts, kindness and compassion! You are true Terry Foxers!