Mustang Memo - April 11, 2025
We've heard it said that a school is at the heart of a community and we are pleased to say that we felt that way this week!
This afternoon, we welcomed drama students from Salisbury Composite High School who presented a fabulous fairy tale play to our school. It is great to see some of our students' older siblings performing for us!
We've also had visits from all of the junior high schools who spoke with students about Grade 7 and what to expect about transitioning out of elementary school and into junior high school.
We are lucky to feel so connected to our sister schools within Elk Island Public Schools. Together with parents, we are helping our students to grow into incredible people and the future of our community!
We hope that you enjoy a great weekend,
Helene Hewitt & Jay Robertson
Principal & Assistant Principal
You belong here!
Table of Contents
Week At a Glance
Action
- Report Card Viewing - almost there!
Opportunity
- Come to our Volunteer Tea
- Big Box Card Fundraiser
- Write On Stationary
Information
- Counsellor's Corner
- Parents Make the Difference
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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ACTION
Reading Report Cards - Almost There!
Since the last Mustang Memo, the percentage of parents who opened their child's Term 2 report card has jumped to 73%! Woo hoo!
Can we get it to over 80%?
Ideally, we'd love to see 100% of our student report cards being viewed by their parents. If you keep meaning to open up that report card but it didn't work out, it is never too late!
Just go to Parent Portal (the same place you go to pay for field trips) and find the report card there. If you forgot your login or you can't login, phone the front office at 780-467-5557 and we'll help you without judgement!
OPPORTUNITY
Come to our Volunteer Tea
We are so happy to have such a great parent community who support our school! We want to thank you!
We will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 24, 2025 @ 11 a.m. in our foyer. We will have some small gifts, refreshments and short program which includes presentations from our kindergarten students!
Please click here to view the invitation!
Big Box Card Fundraiser
Need a last minute birthday card for a party? Did a special occasion creep up on you and forgot to buy a card? We've got a solution for you!
Our school will be running the Big Box Card fundraiser, where you can purchase a box full of beautiful cards that you can have on hand for all of those special occasions. The cards are lovely and affordable! Interested? Read on...
On Monday, you will receive a sample card as a free gift. This sample card will display the excellent quality of the cards available to you in the Big Box Card fundraiser sets. You can see a sample Big Box of Cards and Big Box of Candles in the office if you'd like to see more before purchasing.
Orders are due back by May 1st. Questions? Email fpresidentdce@gmail.com.
School Supply Ordering is Now Open
Our next year school supply ordering is now open, and it is a great fundraiser. Supplies can be shipped home, or delivered to the school the third week of June for pick up. You can order here: https://www.write-on.ca/shop/
FOR ONLINE ORDERS:
• Go to www.write-on.ca
• Click on “PARENTS – Order Here”
• School Name: Davidson Creek Elementary School - SHERWOOD PARK
• Choose your grade and place your order.
• Complete your order by clicking ‘PLACE ORDER’
• You will receive an automatic email confirmation to confirm your order has been received
• We accept VISA, MC, AMEX, Visa Debit and Interac On-line.
INFORMATION
Counsellor's Corner
RCMP Bulletin- New Online Safety Concerns for Youth
The RCMP has released a report highlighting a concerning trend involving violent online groups targeting children and youth. The report addresses serious issues that may be upsetting to some readers. We encourage parents, educators, and community members to review this information to stay informed and help protect young people online.
Violent online groups exploiting children and youth | Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Staying Up to Date About Online Safety for Your Child
The risk of exploitation and exposure to age-inappropriate content is an ongoing concern for parents and caregivers of children. Many community organizations are working hard to spread the word about how we can keep our kids safe online. For instance, apps like Snapchat and Tiktok, which may seem relatively safe at first glance, can put children at risk of exposure to violent or graphic content that is difficult to track and monitor. Being aware of the ways your child may be exposed on these apps and making sure that they know they can always talk to you without getting in trouble if they are exposed to something inappropriate or dangerous, are very important parts of keeping them safe. Below are some resources to help you stay on top of the current and evolving risks kids are facing online.
Protect Kids Online- Information By Age and Interests
Ask a Specific Question About Online Safety for Kids
Parents Ultimate Guide to Tiktok
Madison Bashaw and Kelley Mitchell
DCE Counselling Team
Parents make the difference
Here is this week's article with helpful tips for families:
Respond to failure in positive ways
Sooner or later, your elementary schooler will experience a failure or setback. The way you react to it can help shape your child’s character and academic achievement.
To help your elementary schooler bounce back after setbacks:
- Remind your child that your love is unconditional—it is not tied to school performance.
- Say that mistakes are actually opportunities for learning. Help your child think about what to do differently in the future.
- Praise what you can. “Most of your answers were correct on this test. That’s an improvement.”
- Be realistic. If your child is unable to raise a class grade despite working hard to do so, don’t show disappointment. Instead, work with the teacher to help your child create a plan for improvement.
- Teach your child to respect teacher’s decisions—even if your child does not like them.
- Move on. Don’t dwell on the failure. When families spend too much time talking about setbacks, children can have a harder time getting past them.
- Offer support without taking over. If your child earns a low grade on a writing assignment, discuss ways to improve.
- Be a role model. Handle your own mistakes and failures in positive ways.
Reprinted with permission from the April 2025 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2025 The Parent Institute®, a division of PaperClip Media, Inc. Source: D. Walsh, No: Why Kids–of All Ages–Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It, Free Press.