Dear Woodman Families,
We trust that our Wolves have been enjoying a restful few days away from school. CBE staff have been learners yesterday and today - at the annual Calgary City Teachers’ Convention. Big and small ideas were all explored in hundreds of different sessions. Powerful insights were shared by Secretary General of Education International, Dr. David Edwards. He named teachers as “wisdom workers”, in which we foster critical thinking, ethical considerations, and emotional intelligence to apply knowledge wisely. We look forward to bringing this guidance back to benefit our students next week.
Please take note of the important messages for the week of Feb. 18-21. Note that Mon. Feb. 17 is Family Day, and there is no school. Regular classes will resume on Tues. Feb. 18. We wish our families much love, friendship, and good times on Valentines Day today, and over the Family Day long weekend.
Winter Concert Donations – Merci!
The gymnasium was alive with joyful music on Wednesday evening. Between glockenspiels, recorders, Djembe drums, and the junior/jazz bands – the display of musical learning was exceptional. Thank you to the strong show of support from spectators, who lined up all the way down the hallway to await entry in the gymnasium. The Woodman Music Parents’ Association gratefully acknowledges a grand total of $858.2, that was donated at the concert. Thank you for the generosity!
Special Presentation - CPS Cyber-Safety for Youth, Tues. March 4
Through a grant by Alberta Education, the School Council has secured the expertise of Calgary Police Service Youth Link to present to parents on a topic of key importance – how to protect our youth in an increasingly digital social world. Students and their social media activity often becomes one of the most common causes for conflict and risk – which school administration and parents then need to work together to resolve. What keeps teens busy on their cell phones in their bedrooms? How do we help them when they have made mistakes on social media? What are some preventative practices we can all employ? These and many other similar questions will be answered through the presentation. Share this poster widely with friends and family – all are welcome:
Parent Survey – School Development Plan, Budget and Fees
Last week, an important survey was shared with families to provide input on planning for next year. Your input is vital, and your time is appreciated. The survey is open until Sun. March 3, 2025.
Semester 2 Option Class Fees
Students in Grades 7-9 are registered into two option classes for Semester 2. Some option classes have a nominal fee, which is used to purchase consumable items for the program. Fees are now uploaded on parent accounts; we request your timely payment.
Parent Volunteers Needed!
There is a need for parent volunteers for numerous upcoming school events! We encourage parents/guardians to register (either online or in person) and start the CBE volunteer security clearance process as soon as possible, given that it can take several weeks to complete the process. If parents have a valid ePIC in place from another CBE school, they simply need to register and then we can transfer it over. To avoid confusion, parents/guardians should use their own personal MyCBE Parent Account and email address, as opposed to sharing the other partner's account. If volunteers have received their PIC document within the last few months, but have not shared it with the school yet, please provide it quickly in order to clear them to our approved database before it is past the acceptance date. Apply for police security clearance.
Important Dates
Mon. Feb. 17 Family Day, No School
Tues. Feb. 18 Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth at Woodman
Sailing Trip Parent/Student Meeting, 6:30 pm
Wed. Feb. 19 Grade 8/9 Alberta International Band Festival, 1:15
Henry Wise Wood High School Virtual Parent Night. 6:00
-See High School Transition D2L shell
Thurs. Feb. 20 Grade 7, Alberta International Band Festival, 12:45
Woodman Hosts Junior Girls Volleyball Games
Grade 9 Quebec Trip Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm
Fri. Feb. 21 B Day Option Classes
Mon. Feb. 24 Nakiska Ski Day Trip, Grade 7-9
Tues. Feb. 25 Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth at Woodman
Grade 5/6 Field Trip, Telus Spark
Wed. Feb. 26 Grade 9 Pascal Math Contest
Fri. Feb. 28 CBE Non-Instructional Day, no classes
Mon. March 3 Purdy’s Fundraiser Launch
CBE Chief Superintendent Visit to Woodman
ENVOE Climbing Trip
Tues. March 4 Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth at Woodman
Grade 9 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip
School Council, CPS Cyber Crime Presentation, 7:00 pm
March 6-13 Semaine de la francophonie
Fri. March 7 A Day Options
Breakfast With the Wolves – Citizenship, 8:00 am
Mon, March 10 WMPA Virtual Meeting, 6:30 pm
Tues. March 11 Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth Winds From the South, Jack Singer Concert Hall, 6:30
Fri. March 14 Henry Wise Wood Sr Volleyball Feeder Tournament, 12-6:00
March 17-21 Spirit Week
Thurs. March 20 Learning Conferences (in-person), 4:00-8:00 pm
Fri. March 21 Non-Instructional Day, Learning Conferences (virtual)
March 24-28 Spring Break, No Classes
Mon. March 31 Classes Resume