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Dear Woodman Families:

Thank you to the high participation levels at the Meet Woodman Night on Thursday.  We are a strong, healthy and supportive school community! 

Thank you to families and students who participated in Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings with teachers on Friday. Strong home-school partnerships are key to ensuring your child receives the needed supports and develops self-awareness and advocacy for their learning goals.  IPPs will be finalized and shared with parents over the next two weeks.

Truth and Reconciliation at Woodman

Woodman staff, students and families identifying as Indigenous have been invited to engage in reflection of our progress over the last five years, in achieving commitments related to the 94 Calls to Action. The school commitment for 2026-2027 is being developed in response to this feedback and will be shared by Sept. 30. Specific learning related to the significance of Truth and Reconciliation will occur in classrooms throughout this week.  

On Tues., Sept. 29 Woodman students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt, as a sign of solidarity for the intergenerational impacts of the residential school system. Families may wish to visit the Orange Shirt Society website to learn more about what inspired the Orange Shirt Day movement:

https://orangeshirtday.org/about/phyllis-story/

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event – Wed. Sept. 30

On Wed. Sept. 30, the City of Calgary is hosting an Orange Shirt Day event in partnership with CBE, Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department and The Confluence. Learn more on the City of Calgary website: https://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html?redirect=/orangeshirtday 

Woodman Indigenous Garden Re-Fresh

Various activities are planned this week to prepare the Indigenous garden for fall and winter. The garden was planted in June 2025, through the support of Jane Goodall Roots and Shoots and Alberta Teachers’ Association grants, and with CBE Grounds support. This week’s goals include identifying invasive vs. non-invasive native species, as well as naming the four domains of the garden (winter-spring-summer-fall). At the center of the garden are the Seven Boulders, representing the Principle of the Seven Generations. Planting and tending will continue in the spring. 

Upcoming Grade Level Treats

Teachers have been busy planning the logistical details needed to ensure a safe and enjoyable time of community building over the next week. Please ensure that fees have been paid in the My CBE parent account in advance of the retreat. We thank the School Council for their generous support of Wellness Days at Woodman. Costs related to the yellow school bus have been covered by the School Council. 

  • Gr. 7 – Calgary Farmyard, Thurs. Oct. 1
  • Gr. 8 – Fish Creek Park, Fri. Oct. 2
  • Gr. 9 – Glenmore Reservoir, Fri. Oct. 2
  • Gr. 5/6 - Heritage Park, Wed. Oct.7

    Students should be prepared to feel comfortable and warm for a day outdoors.  Please ensure that students are wearing appropriate jackets, hats, and footwear in accordance with the weather. Snacks/lunches and water bottles are requested.

    Note that there are no Personal Mobile Devices (PMDs) permitted on school field trips.  Students are required to have their PMDs powered down and in their lockers in advance of departure from the school.

Transportation Registration: Confirmation & Cancellation

Last week, families who registered for CBE Transportation for the 2026-2027 received an email with details related to fees and how to make central payments through My CBE.  Families have until Sept. 30 to cancel registration with no financial impact.  No action is required for families that will be using bus service for the year. Transportation fees will be loaded into MyCBE later in October. 

WMPA Minutes

The Woodman Music Parents’ Association is a parent group that supports all of our music students.   Many thanks to Mindy, Jessie, Olivia, Jeremy, Jad, Engela, Valentina, and Maria for volunteering their time to be a part of our group. See inform on our Woodman Music Parent's Association page of our website. WMPA Meeting Minutes | Sept 23, 2026

Please reach out to Tara W, Secretary  (woodmanmusicparents@gmail.com) with any questions.

 Open School Council Roles

Thanks to everyone who attended the first set of Woodman School Council and Parent Society meetings on Sept. 22.  It was wonderful to see many returning and many new parents! The School Council would love to connect with parents who might be able to volunteer in any capacity this year.  We need parents to help so that we can continue supporting our amazing Woodman students. 

Please email Tara (Council and Society Chair) directly at Tara.Wigington@gmail.com to discuss volunteering possibilities. 

We are looking for parents to help with several important roles, including:

  • A Secretary 
  • A Vice Chair 
  • A Key Communicator / Council of School Councils Representative 
  • Fundraising Coordinators
  • Staff Appreciation Coordinators
  • Members at Large