Dear Woodman Families

There was joy and good learning for Woodman students in many ways this week. From a stellar band performance at Jack Singer Concert Hall, to hard-fought volleyball games, to a courageous French language speech contest – our students show us everyday how much worth they bring to school life.

Take note of the following messages regarding the week ahead, March 11-15:  

March Francophone Fun Continues

We thank the Woodman School Council for their generous support of Francophone cultural activities, and in providing a complementary maple taffy stick to each student.  Students enjoyed being outdoors today, and learning authentic practices from the experts around how taffy-on-snow is made. 

For this upcoming week, students will engage in a variety of homeroom challenges that teach them more about Franco-Canadian Carnaval celebrations, including the playful Bonhomme and traditional ice castle building.  On Friday, students are encouraged to continue the fun by coming dressed up in French-style. 

New Conversation Club Starting on Monday

Mme. Maxx is inviting any students that wish to improve their conversation skills in English or French, or who wish to make new friends, to join the Monday Conversation Club. The Club will be hosted in Room 5 and all are welcome. 

School Handbook Reminders - Student Supervision Before and After School

Students should arrive at school after 8:45am. The main doors into the school will open at 8:55, allowing students 10 minutes to go to the locker and prepare for the entry of classes at 9:05. As per CBE guidelines, exceptions will be made when temperatures are -20 degrees or colder, in which case the doors will be opened early. The main office closes at 4:00 pm (M-Th) and 2:30 (Friday).  Parents are requested to ensure that drop-off and pick-up of students does not extend beyond these times, in order to ensure safety in the building, and adequate levels of supervision during non-instructional times. 

Friday School Attendance

The school observes a notable trend of student absences from school on Fridays.  We request that families make every effort to send students to school, and to plan appointments, trips, and extra-curricular commitments outside of instructional hours.  As we prepare students for Provincial Achievement Tests and transitions to high school, Friday instruction is vital to consolidate understanding. 

Learning Conferences Booking Tool Opens – Thurs. March 14, 5:00 pm

Parents should receive an informational email outlining the processes for signing up for a 10 minute Learning Conference with your child’s teachers.  The online booking tool opens on March 14, 5:00 pm, and will remain open until March 20th, 11:59 pm.  Conference slots fill up quickly. As in November, Learning Conferences will be face-to-face (in the school Lunch Room and Learning Commons) on Thursday, March 21, 4:00-7:30 pm.  Conferences on Friday, March 22 will be virtual, through Microsoft Teams. More information will be shared in the next Woodman Weekly. 

School Council Meeting – Tuesday March 12 at 7:00 pm

Join us on Tuesday for our monthly virtual School Council and Parent Association meetings.  Everyone is encouraged to attend and to add their voice to the decisions being made.  See the agenda for the meeting. 

Questions, comments, or concerns?  Email parentcouncilwoodman@gmail.com  

Important Dates                                                          

Tues. March 12                       Woodman Virtual School Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

Thurs. March 14                     SALTS Trip Mandatory Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm

                                                Learning Conferences Online Booking Opens, 5:00 pm

Fri. March 15                           A Day Option Classes

Tues. March 19                       French Speech Contest at Dr. EP Scarlett High School

Wed. March 20                       Feeder School Francophone Celebration

                                                Gr. 7 French Immersion Gala Event, Mount Royal University

Thurs. March 21                     Learning Conferences 4:00-8:00 pm

Fri. March 22                           No School, Learning Conferences, 9:00-1:30 

March 25-Mon. April 1            Spring Break – No Classes

Tues. April 2                            Class resume

April 4-5                                   Grade 8-9 ENVOE Trip (Tim Horton’s Kananaskis Camp)

April 8-12                                 Grade 8-9 SALTS Sailing Trip to BC

Wed. April 10                          Grade 5/6 Art Felt Studios

Fri. April 19                             CBE Non-Instructional Day

April 22-26                             Author David Bouchard Artist-in-Residence

                                                Owl’s Nest Book Fair