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Dear Woodman Families:

We had a successful first week of school.  It is common for students to feel nervous about class placements and meeting new teachers and we sensed that students were beginning to feel more settled by Friday. In our opening assembly, we communicated our vision for making Woodman a great place to learn for each student and how “It Takes a Pack” to feel accepted and to learn well together.  We shared expectations for kind treatment of others, excellence in learning, and fully embracing the new challenges that await.  

Note the important messages for the week ahead, Tues. Sept. 8 - Fri. Sept. 11. Monday is a statutory holiday and there is no school. 

Attendance Notifications

Please notify the school office if your child is going to be Absent, Late, or Leaving Early (before classes start if possible), by sending an email (preferred) or calling the number below.

  • Email | WoodmanAttendance@cbe.ab.ca (type student's first & last name in subject line)
  • Voice mail | 403-777-7490 press ext. 1 (clearly say student's first & last name and grade, then spell last name)

For more information on attendance in the CBE, see the following link: https://woodman.cbe.ab.ca/attendance 

Phys Ed Clothing

Due: Sept.14th, Order Woodman Physical Education (PE) Clothing

Now is the time to show school pride by purchasing customized PE clothing for class. Woodman strongly encourages students to wear a Woodman shirt and shorts/sweats.  Families may also recycle Woodman clothing from past years or opt for a red shirt and black bottoms.  Please email Athletics/PE Learning Leader, Mr. Heron, with any questions (caheron@cbe.ab.ca).  Order here: Woodman School Spirit Wear

Digital Citizenship Contract

The ethical use of technology is a foundational aspect of education at the middle school level. We anticipate reduced peer conflict, social anxiety, and distraction with the legislated changes related to Personal Mobile Devices in schools. The Woodman Digital Citizenship Contract 2026-2027 was included in the opening package that families received this week. Please review the following contract with your child over the next week and return a signed copy (parent and student) to homeroom teachers by Fri. Sept. 11. This contract is retained in the main office to reference with students should reminders of our expectations be needed. 

CBE Online Verifications/Consent

Earlier this week, families received a central email requesting completion of the following in the My CBE account:

  • Demographic Verification
  • Citizenship Information Update
  • Annual Authorization

Having updated demographic information on file is vital to ensure that the school is able to contact families. Learn more about how to set up a My CBE account, and to complete necessary forms, through the following link: https://support.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe-creating-account 

Suggested Student Supplies Information

If you have not already done so, please visit the Back-to-School link on the Woodman website, which has all the details about suggested student supplies. Each student is requested to have a personal agenda for documenting learning expectations and due dates. https://woodman.cbe.ab.ca/back-to-school 

Terry Fox Run – Fri. Sept. 11

Families are welcome to meet up on the field to cheer on our Wolves as they run for a good cause, the Terry Fox Cancer Foundation.  Donations will be collected by bringing a “Toonie for Terry”, provided to PE teachers.  Online donations may be made through the following link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/136473.

Students will run in homeroom Packs, dressed in a creative theme that identifies their Pack. Photos will be taken, that will be included in the 2026-2027 school yearbook. All student-runners will be provided with chocolate milk upon concluding the event.  Alternatives will be provided to students who are lactose intolerant.  Students should ensure they eat a healthy breakfast and bring their own hearty snack to school on Friday.

 Volunteers Needed

Parent Volunteers Needed: Woodman Scholastic Book Fair Sept. 16-18

To encourage daily reading, Woodman is planning a book fair in the Learning Commons from Sept. 16-18.  Students will view the selection of books for purchase during the school days.  Purchases made be made with cash or debit card. Parents are encouraged to visit the book fair with their child during the “Meet Woodman Night” on Thurs. Sept. 17th.  Parent volunteers with a valid police security clearance, and who are available to assist with set up and sales on Sept. 16-17 in the afternoons (12:50-3:45) are requested to contact library assistant, Mme. Heron-Mykyte (heheronmykyte@cbe.ab.ca).

Meet Woodman Night

Save the Date! “Meet Woodman Night” Thurs. Sept. 17, 2026, 6:30-8:00 pm

An important family orientation is planned for September 17, in order to provide you with as much relevant information as possible. The evening will include:

  • Greetings and introduction of staff in main gym (6:30-6:50)
  • Students may tour their parents to their classrooms and introduce them to their teachers
  • Purchase books at the Woodman Scholastic Book Fair
  • Meet members of Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, supporting newcomer youth and their families
  • Participate in the Woodman Music Parents’ Association Meeting (8:00 pm)

Students on Individualized Program Plans (IPPs)

During the first weeks of September, the Student Learning Team is busy reviewing student files, studying last year’s goals and accommodations, and supporting students as they transition into a new school year.   Key teachers are assigned to students on IPPs during the month of September. Expect to receive contact from your child’s IPP key teacher during the third week of September, inviting parents and students to set goals together. These meetings will be held on or before Fri. Sept. 25. 

Plans for Overnight School Trips 2026-2027

Woodman is sharing plans for overnight school trips, which are dependent upon family interest levels. Emails and invitations to parent interest meetings will be communicated in advance of each trip.

  • Gr. 9 Environmental and Outdoor Leadership Camp (Kamp Kiwanis), Oct. 14-15
  • Gr. 7-9 Band Camp (Caroline, AB), April 21-23
  • Gr. 9 French Language Quebec Trip, May 8-13

The 5-day SALTS Sailing trip will be moved to October 2027, and will invite all current Gr.7-8 students (who will be in Gr. 8-9 in the 2027-2028 school year) to participate. 

Woodman Athletic Schedules – Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball

We express our gratitude to teachers who volunteer their time in offering extra curricular athletic experiences to our Wolves. We are commencing with an intense season of try-outs and team selection for three sports – cross country, soccer and basketball.  See the schedule of try-outs below.  Acknowledgement of risk and other required forms will be circulated to students in the upcoming weeks. 

Cross Country

Gr. 6-9 (Teacher-Coaches: Mme. Walker, Mme. Couture, Mme. Flechas) 

  • Tues Sept 8 - practice 1st half lunch, upper field
  • Wed Sept 9th - practice 1st half lunch, upper field
  • Thurs Sept 10th - Meet #1 - North Glenmore Park.
  • Mon Sept 14th - practice 1st half lunch, upper field
  • Tuesday Sept 15 - Meet #2 - North Glenmore Park.
  • Wed Sept 16 - practice 1st half lunch, upper field
  • Mon Sept 21 - Meet #3 - North Glenmore Park.
  • Thurs Sept 24 - Pizza party, lunch time in science lab

Soccer

Gr. 6-9 (Teacher-Coaches: Mme. Reeves, Mme. Rude & M. Mouhmoud) 

Both boys and girls will conduct tryouts at the same time

  • Wednesday, September 2nd (4:00pm – 5:00pm)
  • Tuesday, September 8th (4:00pm - 5:00pm)
  • Wednesday, September 9th (8:00am – 9:00am) 

Basketball Tryouts 

(Gr. 7-9)

Senior Girls (Ms. Maxx)- Game Nights Mon/Wed

  • Tuesday, September 8th (8:00am - 9:00am) – Gr. 8 & 9
  • Thursday, September 10th (8:00am - 9:00am) – Gr. 8 & 9 

Junior Girls (Mr. Heron & Mr. Colbran) - Game Nights Mon/Wed

  • Tuesday, September 8th (4:00pm - 5:00pm) - GR 7
  • Thursday, September 10th (4:00pm - 5:00pm) - Gr 7

Senior Boys (Mr. Heron)- Games Nights Tuesday/Thursday

  • Wednesday, September 9th (4:00pm-5:00pm) – Gr. 8 & 9
  • Wednesday, September 16th (4:00pm - 5:00pm) - Gr 8 & 9
  • Monday, September 21st (8:00am-9:00am) – Gr. 8&9

 Junior Boys (Mr. Colbran) - Game Nights Tuesday/Thursday

  • Wednesday, September 9th (8:00am - 9:00am)- Gr. 7
  • Monday, September 14th (4:00pm - 5:00pm) – Gr. 7