Dear Woodman Families

Students experienced powerful learning during their Wellness Day today.  The Calgary Police Service presentation on cyber-safety and ethical online conduct provoked reflection in our students.  We hope that families take an opportunity to ask their children what their personal take aways were.  This session is a follow up to the parent presentation at the school council meeting on March 4. We thank the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth and the Canadian Mental Health Association for sharing their expertise with us.  And the day was perfect for the outdoor active stations that Physical Education teachers had planned for students. In all, we hope that our students found benefit and enjoyment in the activities.

Later this evening, we welcome back the Grade 8-9 students and their teachers who sailed the west coast seas of British Columbia this week.   They will surely return with many stories and memories.

Note a few important messages for the week of April 14-18.  Note that Fri. April 18 is a statutory holiday (Good Friday) and there is no school in the CBE: 

Bus Evacuation Practice, Tues. April 15, 8:55-9:05

Please avoid student drop off and pick up on 86th Ave SW during this time.  Southland Transportation, together with school staff, are conducting a routine school bus evacuation practice. 

Reinforcing Punctuality

The main office is experiencing a high volume of late student arrivals to school.  This impacts office operations, classroom flow, and individual student learning. We request parental support and reinforcement to ensure that all students adhere to these entry times:

8:55     Doors open and students move to lockers to get organized for class

9:05     Students should be inside the school and proceeding to class

9:08     Instruction begins, and teachers take attendance

2024-2025 Yearbook

Momentum is building for the release of the 2024-2025 school year book, which will be ready for circulation to those students who purchased one in advance, by June 26.  The development of the yearbook is led by a teachers and a Grade 9 student club. The yearbook is comprised of 45 plus pages of high quality photos of school life, class composite photos, and individual student photos.  With a solid hard cover, this purchase will preserve memories for decades to come.  Payment of $40 is made in MyCBE.  

Community Education Services & Recovery

Two upcoming presentations may be of interest to Woodman families: 

Navigating Social Media and Teens

Understanding Social Media Use in Teens

Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Register using this link​.

The world of social media is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up. This session will look at some of the most popular platforms among Canadian youth and how to protect privacy and keep everyone safe. We will also discuss the effects of social media use on teen mental health and how to promote healthy social media habits in a digital world.

Building Resiliency in Today’s Youth

Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: ​11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Register using this link.

Before High School graduation, one-third of adolescent girls will experience depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm or an eating disorder. However, there is an incredible power in caregivers who can support our youth, both young women and men, before they seek therapy. At Juno House®, we believe in the extraordinary healing power of parents, caregivers, coaches, and teachers. In our 1.5 hour workshop presentation, we will share steps and strategies from the Juno House Therapeutic Model® that will provide effective emotional coaching tools for today’s youth as they develop through adolescence and into young adulthood. 

WMPA Growing Smiles Fundraiser

Last week a commercial email was sent to families with information about participating in the annual plant fundraiser.  The fundraiser runs until April 23rd.  The quality and selection of plants is exceptional.  Get ready for the growing season while supporting music education for the Wolves! Order online for a May 9th pick-up:

https://wmpa.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home 

Badminton Try-Outs Continue

The Grade 8/9 teams are almost finalized, and practices will commence as follows:

Grade 8 (Boys & Girls) - Practice - Tuesday (3:45 - 4:45) & Wednesday (7:45 - 8:45) 
Grade 9 (Boys & Girls) - Practice - Wednesday (3:45 - 4:45) & Thursday (7:45 - 8:45) 

Due to the high volume of participants, teams and try-out times for Grades 6/7 are still forthcoming.

Important Dates                                                          

Tues. April 15                         Purdy’s Fundraising Order Delivery, 4:00-5:00 pm

Wed. April 16                          Dr. EP Scarlett Registration Confirmation, 2:30

                                                  -Guidance counsellors visit Woodman

Band Performance, HWW High, 5:00-8:00 pm 

Fri. April 18                             Good Friday, No School 

April 19-24                              Grade 9 Quebec Trip 

Mon. April 21                          CBE Non-Instructional Day 

Tues. April 22                          School Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

Wed. April 30                          Grade8 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip

Wed. April 23                          “High School 101”, at Dr. EP Scarlett High School, 5:30-7:00 pm

Fri. April 25                             B Day Option Classes

April 28-May 2                         Spirit Week

Mon. April 28                           Student Vote

                                                Grade 7 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip

Tues. April 29                          Grade 7 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip

Wed. April 30                          Grade 9 Junior Achievement Field Trip, SAIT

                                                 Grade 8 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip

Thurs. May 1                           Grade 8 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip

Fri. May 2                                A Day Option Classes

May 5-7                                   Grade 7-9 Band Camp, Camp Caroline

Fri. May 9                                Breakfast With the Wolves

Mon. May 12                           Track and Field Season Commences

                                                Badminton Tournament, Dr. EP Scarlett, Grade 7

                                                WMPA Virtual Meeting, 6:30 pm

Tues. May 13                          Badminton Tournament, Dr. EP Scarlett, Grade 8

Wed. May 14                           Gauss Math Contest, Grade 7-8 Students

Thurs. May 15                         Badminton Tournament, Dr. EP Scarlett, Grade 9

Fri. May 16                              CBE Non-Instructional Day

Mon. May 19                           Victoria Day, No School

Wed. May 21                           Woodman Spring Concert, Henry Wise Wood High, 6:30 pm

Fri. May 23                              Grade 8 Junior Science Day, Calaway Park

Tues. May 27                          Woodman School Council, 7:00 pm

Fri. May 30                              Feeder School Tours

                                                Grade 6 School Immunization Program

June 3-4                                  The Honey Merchant, Grade 7

Tues. June 3                           Grade 9 Farewell, Heritage Park

Thurs. June 5                          VR Core On-Site Science Experience, Grade 9

Fri. June 6                               Flag Football Tournament, New Brighton Athletic Park

Mon. June 9                            VR Core On-Site Science Experience, Grade 9

Tues. June 10                         CMLSAA Track Meet, Foothills Athletic Park

Wed. June 25                          Wellness Day

                                                CBE Semester 2 Report Cards

Thurs. June 26                        Year End Assembly, 9:30

                                                Last day of school (1:14 dismissal)

Fri. June 27                             Appeals Day

                                                Main Office Closes for Summer

Tues. Sept. 2                          First Day of School 2025-2026