Dear DRBS Families,

Gratitude focus for the week:

“The deepest craving of Human nature is the need to be appreciated” – William James

How can you find appreciation for those around you today? Find a way using your words, your actions or your body.

 

Thank You

• To all who attended our Remembrance Day assembly.

 

Monday November 13

• No school – fall break

Tuesday November 14

• No school – fall break

Friday November 17

• Rock your Mocks day – classroom teachers will be sending home details

 

Upcoming Dates:

o   November 20 – 24 Fall Book Fair

o   November 21 Fun Lunch

o   November 21 Grade 3 at Telus Sparks

o   November 23 & 24 Student Learning Conferences

o   November 24 no school for students

o   November 27 – December 1 Mobile Escape Residency Grade 4

o   November 28 6:45 School Council meeting

 

Save the Date!

 

The last week of school before the Winter Break we will hosting a series of concerts and celebrations of learning. The theme will be December Gifts and we will be celebrating the various cultures in our school community.  As we are not able to host all families and grades at one time in the gym we will be organizing by grades. The times and dates are as follows:

      Grade 1 & 2 – December 19, 2023 at 1:45

      Grade 3 & 4 – December 20, 2023 at 1:45

      Grade 5 & 6 – December 21, 2023 at 1:45

 

The students will perform in the gym from 1:45 to 2:15. After that parents are invited back to their child’s classroom for a social time with students and the teacher until the end of the day. During this time there will be activities and a sharing of learning in the classroom.

More details to follow as we approach the date.

 

 

School Council News

 

Art Cards -  Sample cards have now been sent home with all students. Ordering instructions are in the sample cards, the deadline for ordering is Wednesday November 15. Contact Sadaf at drbsfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.

 

November Book Fair Volunteers Needed - We are looking for some volunteers to help with the Book Sale that will run from Nov 20 - 24.  This event is a big event for the school that helps pay for direct school resources that will be used in the classrooms.  Last year, $7K went back to school from the sale.  The children look forward to this event every year.  Please click on the link below and see how you can help.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DA9A828A6FD0-45361165-book

Please contact Laverne at drbsvolunteers@gmail.com with any questions

 

Meals for Teachers During Conferences - With the upcoming conferences on November 23rd and 24th, let’s embrace this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff of DRBS by donating dinner food for Thursday evening and breakfast food for Friday morning.  We are also looking for some volunteers to help with set-up and clean up for those days. Sign-up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DA9A828A6FD0-45361187-november

Questions can be sent to Laverne at drbsvolutneers@gmail.com. Thanks in advance for your generosity! 

 

Fun Lunch Order Deadline - The next fun lunch is A&W on Nov 21, and the deadline for ordering is 11:59pm on Thursday Nov 16. Contact Karen at drbsfunlunch@gmail.com with any questions. 

 

Last Week of Jacket Racket - Last day for donations is Thursday Nov 16. Collection boxes are in the Launch Pad for gently used coats, snow pants, hats and gloves/mittens (please only these items). Contact Sadaf at drbsfundraising@gmail.com if you have any questions.

 

DRBS Apparel Store - The store is now open for the school year! Order online at https://drbs.domuchconcepts.com/ Anything ordered by Dec 6 will be delivered Dec 14, with more delivery dates to follow in the new year. Contact Sadaf at drbsfundraising@gmail.com with any questions.