Dear Woodman Families,

We have reached the end of an ambitious month of learning and celebration, culminating in important learning conferences between parents, teachers and students. We trust that these meetings have served to consolidate good understanding between home and school, and that they establish the needed focus for the remaining three months of the school year.

We extend a special thank you to the parent contributions towards the staff dinner yesterday. Everyone enjoyed the taco bar immensely!

We wish our families a special time together over spring break. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2. Please note the following messages for the week of Tuesday, April 2 - Friday, April 5. The next Woodman Weekly will be circulated on Friday, April 5.

March School Council Updates

Families are encouraged to keep appraised of important discussions and decisions made through the School Council and Parent Society meetings. Draft minutes and presentations can be found on the School Council and Parent Society pages on the Woodman School website.

Grade 6 and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Test Dates

Given that Woodman School includes both Grades 6 and 9, we plan for and implement many Provincial Achievement Tests. Our preparation has historically resulted in high levels of student success. This success is created through working in effective teaching teams, developing well sequenced learning plans throughout the grades, and providing students with ample opportunity to demonstrate proficiency in communicating their understanding. Students in Grades 7 and 8 also complete year end assessments to ensure strong grade-to-grade progressions.  More information will follow shortly.

Grade 6 PAT Dates

Wednesday, May 15 - 9:30am - 11:30am                  

  • English Language Arts Part A

Wednesday, June 12 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm                    

  • English Language Arts Part B

Thursday, June 13 - 11:00am - 11:20am                

  • Math Part A

Friday, June 14 - 9:30 - 10:40                  

  • Math Part B

Wednesday, June 19 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm                   

  • Social Studies

Thursday, June 20 - 1:30-2:30                    

  • Science

Grade 9 PAT Dates

Monday, May 13 - 9:30am - 11:30am                  

  • English Language Arts Part A

Thursday, May 16 - 9:30am - 11:30am                  

  • French Language Arts Part A

Tuesday, June 11 - 9:30am - 10:45am                  

  • French Language Arts Part B

Wednesday, June 12 - 9:30am - 10:45am                  

  • English Language Arts Part B

Thursday, June 13 - 9:30am - 10:00am                  

  • Mathematics Part A

Tuesday, June 18 - 9:30am - 10:50am                  

  • Mathematics Part B

Wednesday, June 19 - 9:30am - 10:50am                  

  • Social Studies

Thursday, June 20 - 9:30am - 10:45am                  

  • Science

Athletic Updates

It was a night to remember at Sherwood School on Wednesday, with all four volleyball teams playing in the finals. We commend our Junior Girls and Senior Boys on a second place finish, and our Junior Boys and Senior Girls on a first place finish.

The badminton season is upon us after the return from spring break. Students have been gaining badminton skills through daily Physical Education classes. We hope that many students feel the confidence to try out for a team.

Grade 6 and Grade 7 - Mr. Mouhmoud

Wednesday, April 3 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Monday, April 8 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Wednesday, April 10 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Grade 8 - Ms. Zalucki

Tuesday, April 2 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Tuesday, April 9 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Wednesday, April 10 from 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Grade 9 - Mr. Heron & Mr. Kossovah

Thursday, April 4 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Tuesday, April 9 from 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Thursday, April 11 from 7:45am - 8:45am

Important Dates       

March 25 - Mon. April 1       

  • Spring Break – No Classes

Tues. April 2                          

  • Class resume
  • ENVOE Parent Meeting, 6:00pm
  • SALTS Parent and Student Meeting, 6:30pm

April 4 - 5                               

  • Grade 8 - 9 ENVOE Trip (Tim Horton’s Kananaskis Camp)

Fri. April 5                              

  • B Day Options

April 8 - 12                            

  • Grade 8 - 9 SALTS Sailing Trip to BC

Wed. April 10                        

  • Grade 5/6 Art Felt Studios
  • Band Camp Parent Meeting, 6:30pm

Fri. April 12

  • A Day Option Classes

Mon. April 15

  • Grade 6 Round 2 Immunization

Thurs. April 18

  • Final Quebec Trip Parent Meeting, 6:00pm

Fri. April 19

  • CBE Non-Instructional Day

April 22 - 26

  • Author David Bouchard Artist-in-Residence
  • Owl’s Nest Book Fair

Tues. April 23

  • Woodman School Council Meeting, 7:00pm

Wed. April 24 

  • Jazz Night, Henry Wise Wood High School, 6:00pm

Thurs. April 25

  • Senior Band Sections, Henry Wise Wood Students, 4:00pm

Fri. April 26

  • B Day Option Classes

April 27 - May 2

  • Grade 9 Quebec Trip

Wed. May 1

  • Grade 9 Junior Achievement Field Trip, SAIT

Fri. May 3

  • Wellness Day – Pick Your Adventure

May 6 - 8

  • Grade 7 - 9 Band Camp