Dear Woodman Families,

You are receiving this email because your child is registered to attend Woodman School for the 2024-2025 school year.  If your school plans have changed, and you will be attending school elsewhere, please email woodman@cbe.ab.ca. The main office will re-open on Mon. Aug. 26, and at that time we will process any registration changes.  Communicating your emerging plans with the school sets us up to anticipate our student enrollment trends.

Woodman – Overflow School Site

We are proud to host students that are not only in the Woodman designated catchment area, but also as a receiving school for Elboya and Rideau Park Schools, who are over capacity.  Woodman School is a large and spacious campus, with room to grow.  We value the opportunity to create positive influence in a wide sector of south-west Calgary – in the English, Late French and Continuing French Programs.  Learn more about CBE overflow designations.

Late French Immersion Grade 7 – A Few Spots Left!

We have a historic number of students registered in September, in the unique and linguistically accelerated Late French Immersion program.  We serve all families south of Glenmore and west of MacLeod Trail.  There are a few spots left for any families interested in having their Grade 7 child take on the challenge of learning French. Learn more!

First Day of School – Thurs. Aug. 29

Important details about the first day of school will be communicated during the last week of August.  General school information includes:

  • School doors open to students at 8:55 AM.
  • The start-of-day times remain the same as 2023-2024, with an entry bell at 9:05 AM and a start time of 9:08 AM. School end times for Monday - Thursday are 3:34 PM and Friday, 1:14 PM
  • Lunch time is from 12:27 PM - 1:11 PM (Monday - Thursday)
  • Grade 5-6 students eat in their classroom, monitored by lunchroom supervisors, and followed by outdoor play
  • We are an open campus for Grades 7-9, in which they may leave the school over the lunch hour
  • Students will learning their schedule and teachers on the first day of school, given that staffing changes are ongoing throughout the summer

Suggested Student Supply Lists

Suggested, optional student supply lists can be found, below, that will be helpful to reference in preparation for the return to classes.  It is not required that students come to school on the first day with all of these items.  Families are encouraged to recycle materials from previous years.  Those who are unable to bring their own suggested supplies will be provided them by the school. Please ensure that personal supplies are well labelled with the student name and grade. Students will be provided with a school-issued lock for both their regular and their PE locker.  No personal locks are permitted.

Wolves - Online Clothing Store

Exciting news, Woodman School! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our very own online clothing store through One Team Apparel. The online store will be open for a limited time from August 26 to September 6. You will have the opportunity to purchase stylish and school-spirited apparel, including our official Physical Education gym strip. Keep an eye out for the link, which will be shared during the last week of August. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance to show your school pride!

2024-2025 School Calendar and Breaks From School

The approved Woodman calendar for the upcoming school year can be found here: X. We request your care if needing to plan school absences. Regular school attendance is vital, particularly when students are learning another language – such as French and English.

Important Dates                                                                                                                                  

Mon. Aug. 26                                    Main office re-opens for registrations and inquires

Thurs. Aug. 29                                  First day of school

Thurs. Sept. 19                                 Meet Woodman Night, 6:30 PM

Tues. Sept. 24                                   School Council Meeting, 7:00 PM

                                                            Special Guest: Trustee Nancy Close

Fri. Sept. 27                                       Learning Conferences – Individualized Program Plan

 

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