Dear Woodman Families
It was a momentous week for the Grade 8-9 students who were sailing on the western coasts of BC. Students and staff return late this evening. Thank you to Mme. Bailer, Mme. Walker, and Mr. Johnstone for their time and commitment to offering students this life changing experience.
Take note of the following messages regarding the week ahead, April 15-19. Friday, April 19 is a system-wide professional learning day, and there is no school for students. The focus of our work includes a cross-school district “Languages is a Journey” symposium, student health and well-being, band/music development, and land based learning.
School Plans for 2024-2025
The school administrative team is actively planning for staffing and instructional needs for the upcoming school year. If your family is planning on moving, or if you know your child will not attend school at Woodman next year for any reason, please email woodman@cbe.ab.ca as soon as possible.
May 3 “Pick Your Own Adventure” Forms
This week, students were presented with a wide range of options to
participate from, during the last Wellness Day on Fri. May 3.
Activities, which range in cost, include: Green Fools Circus, Climbing,
Bowling, YYC Beach Volleyball, Dance, Flag Football, and more. Students
will receive their confirmed activity early next week, and parent consent forms will be circulated thereafter. We thank the teachers of the Wellness Committee for their creative energies directed towards helping students find passionate interests to keep them active and healthy.
April 22-26 – An Exciting Week
There will be plenty of varied learning and spirited activity in the school during the week of April 22-26:
- Artist in Residency with David Bouchard – Delve into the love of reading and writing with a Canadian author of great inspiration and acclaim.
- Family Move Night, April 26 – We are still collecting registrations so we can plan out our concession stand. By signing up in advance, Leadership 9 students can ensure they are stocking the snack shack accordingly: https://forms.office.com/r/y2hZaC2U2h
- Monday (April 22) – “Green Day” for Earth Day – Dress in green or in your most eco-friendly outfit!
- Tuesday (April 23) – Western Day – get your inner cowboy/cowgirl ready and try out your new Stampede outfit! Please leave your horse at home!
- Wednesday (April 24) – Retro Day – the 80s aren’t dead!! Bring on all your 90s bedazzled greatness, your 70s bell-bottoms, 50s poodle skirts, or even 1920s zoot suits!
- Thursday (April 25) – Jersey Day – Hockey, football, soccer, rugby… every jersey is welcome! Celebrate your favourite teams and show your team pride all day long.
- Friday (April 26) – PJ Day – a day to be cozy.
Upcoming School Fundraisers
We have several areas of active fundraising to enhance school life and programming. Keep posted to receive commercial emails regarding the following:
- Owl’s Nest Book Fair
April 22-25 (online and in person)
Proceeds directed to: Enhanced library book collection (English/French) - Henry Wise Wood/ Woodman Silent Auction
Wed. April 24, HWW Courtyard
Proceeds directed to: Jazz Band Programming - WMPA Growing Smiles Plant Fundraiser
May 3-13
Proceeds directed to: Music Programming (Clinics, Tours, Camps) - School Council Kernels Popcorn Fundraiser
May 17-26
Proceeds directed to: School priorities as discussed/voted upon in Council meetings
If you have not already done so, please sign up to receive commercial emails:
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/school-messages/Pages/default.aspx
Artificial Intelligence and Education: A Conversation With Educators and Parents
Woodman School Council is excited to present Dr. Sarah Eaton from
Werklund School of Education (U of C) on the evening of Monday May 13 at 6pm, both in person and online (join the presentation). See the poster for more information: More Information
Invite your neighbours, friends and family to this must-see event. If you are able to contribute food or drink to the evening, then please click here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4BABA729AAFB6-48978565-woodman
To best prepare to understand how many attendees we can expect please confirm your attendance by emailing parentcouncilwoodman@gmail.com by May 8.
This presentation will delve into the broad ethical and practical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for education. Teaching, learning, and assessing have become increasingly complex with the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) apps and tools that students can access freely or at a low cost. In this talk, Dr. Eaton provides insights into how Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and similar apps are impacting education. Dr. Eaton will share insights from a recent research project she is leading at the Werklund School of Education (University of Calgary).
Badminton Schedule
Monday, Grade 7's Boys Only (7:45am - 8:45am)
Tuesday, Grade 8's All (7:45am - 8:45am)
Tuesday, Grader 9's Girls Only (3:45-4:45)
Wednesday, Grade. 7's Girls Only (7:45am - 8:45am)
Wednesday, Grade 8's All (3:45am - 4:45am)
Thursday, Grade 9's Boys Only (7:45am - 8:45am)
Important Dates
Mon. April 15 Grade 6 Round 2 Immunization
Thurs. April 18 Final Quebec Trip Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm
Fri. April 19 CBE Non-Instructional Day
April 22-26 Author David Bouchard Artist-in-Residence
Owl’s Nest Book Fair
Thurs. April 25 Woodman Family Movie Night, 6:00 pm
Tues. April 23 Woodman School Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
Wed. April 24 Jazz Night, Henry Wise Wood High School, 6:00 pm
Silent Auction for HWW / Woodman Band Programs
Thurs. April 25 Sr. Band Sections, Henry Wise Wood Students, 4:00 pm
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 Own Adventure
May 6-8 Grade 7-9 Band Camp
Fri. May 10 Slam Poetry Assembly with David Bouchard
A Day Option Classes
Mon. May 13 Grade 9 PAT, English Language Arts Part A, 9:30-11:30
Special School Council Presentation, 6:00-7:30pm
-Artificial Intelligence and Education, Dr. Eaton, U of C
Tues. May 14 Grade 7/8 Design Studies Field Trip, SAIT
Thurs. May 16 ENVOE Rock Climbing Field Trip
Fri. May 17 CBE Non-Instructional Day
Thurs. May 16 Grade 9 PAT, French Language Arts Part A, 9:30-11:30
Tues. May 21 Grade 9 Design Studies Field Trip, SAIT
Thurs. May 23 Feeder School Visit, 10:00-11:00
Fri. May 24 Grade 8 Field Trip, Calaway Park
B Day Option Classes
Tues. May 28 Grade 5-6 Field Trip, Telus Spark
Grade 9 Farewell Evening at Heritage Park (Students
and Staff)
-More information coming soon!
Fri. May 31 A Day Option Classes
Thurs. June 6 Woodman Track Meet (Foothills)
Spring Concert, Henry Wise Wood School
Fri. June 7 ENVOE Canoeing Trip
B Day Option Classes
Tues. June 11 Grade 9 PAT, French Language Arts Part B, 9:30-10:45
Wed. June 12 Grade 9 PAT, English Language Arts Part B, 9:30-10:45
Thurs. June 13 Grade 9 PAT, Mathematics Part A, 9:30-10:00
Fri. June 14 A Day Options
Tues. June 18 Grade 9 PAT, Mathematics Part B, 9:30-10:50
Wed. June 19 Grade 6 PAT, Social Studies, 1:30-2:30
Grade 9 PAT, Social Studies, 9:30-10:50
Thurs. June 20 Grade 6 PAT, Science, 1:30-2:30
Grade 9 PAT, Science, 9:30-10:45
Fri. June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
Thurs. June 27 Last Day of School (half day)
Fri. June 28 Appeals Day