Dear Woodman Families,

Woodman School was alive with over 400 guests and 50 student volunteers during our annual Open House yesterday evening. We anticipate continued growth and interest in our rich programming options. We especially thank our staff for their creative efforts in making the evening a resounding success.

Take note of the following messages regarding the week ahead, Feb. 26-March 1. 

Lawn Signs to Show Woodman Pride

We continue with our recruitment efforts. Any family members that would be interested in placing a lawn sign on their property, may express interest by emailing woodman@cbe.ab.ca. The sign states, “My child loves learning French at Woodman – and yours will, too!” It includes our school logo and telephone number. These lawn signs have been highly successful in the past and we hope to count on you to continue with the tradition.

Last Week – “Meals from the Heart” Food Drive

The Leadership 9 class invites students and their respective homerooms to bring in food donations for the Calgary Food Bank.  The campaign will run until Thursday. All donations can be brought to their homeroom class and a running tally will be kept to determine which group brings in the most – whichever class comes out on top will have earned a heart-felt prize!  Let’s all show how much Woodman cares for our more vulnerable citizens.

Wellness Day - Anti-Bullying Focus (Fri. March 1)

Our Wellness Committee has been planning an important day of learning about Digital Citizenship, the legal and moral impacts of online behaviour, and fostering a personal commitment towards anti-bullying. We will be joined by important community partners, including the Calgary Police Service and Kids Help Phone.  This theme aligns with Pink Shirt Day Canada (Wed. Feb. 28). Learn more here!

The four Wellness Days planned throughout the school year (Oct. 27, Dec. 15, March 1 and May 3) align with our School Development Plan goals for Well-Being. They work in tandem with weekly Health classes, daily Physical Education, and lunch time Intramural Sports.  We want to keep our Wolves healthy - in body and mind!

Woodman School Planning Survey Closes March 5

Last week, we shared important information about the School Development Plan, Budget and Fees for the upcoming school year. Your voice on specific questions related to priorities for learning will directly inform decisions for 2024-2025.  Please take 7 minutes to complete this survey before March 5:

Food Truck Order Deadline Feb. 28

As an annual tradition, the Beavertail Food Truck has been booked for Wed. March 6. Students and staff will have the opportunity to order a poutine/beavertail and a drink. Students have until February 28 to bring cash to their homeroom teacher, along with their order. See the menu items and prices, below:

  • Poutine (plant-based gravy) $9
  • Beaver tail (cinnamon and sugar) $6 
  • Drink (Coke, diet coke, Pepsi, diet Pepsi, ginger ale, iced tea, orange crush, water) $1 

Parent Volunteers Needed – March 20 Feeder School Celebration!

We are planning a fun day of Francophone celebrations between feeder schools on Wed. March 20.  We are looking for assistance from 4-5 parent volunteers, in between 9:30-11:30 am.  Please email woodman@cbe.ab.ca to indicate your interest to Ms. Middleton.

Tax Receipts Now Available

Tax receipts for Grade 5-6 lunch supervision fees for January 2023 – December 2023 are now available in parent online accounts. Paper receipts will not be mailed out. In your parent account, click on the menu bars (top right side of page) click on tax receipts then your child’s name. The receipt is available for printing. Parent inquiries can be made to studentfees@cbe.ab.ca.

Alliance Française - Teen Group French Classes

Families looking to strengthen confidence and language proficiency in French for their teens (aged 11-15) may be interested in registering for small group classes at the King Edward CSpace location in Marda Loop.  See the Alliance Française website for more information.

Important Dates                                                          

Mon. Feb. 26 

  • Welcome to Campus San Jean Student Teacher, M. Tefouet -Mme. Bailer’s classes

Wed. Feb. 28                         

  • Pink Shirt Day
  • Gr. 9 Pascal Math Contest
  • Deadline: Food Truck Orders

Fri. March 1 

  • Breakfast With the Wolves, 8:00 am
  • Woodman Wellness Day
  • Due: Gr. 7 Alberta Accountability Assurance Model Survey
  • Mois de la francophonie commences!
  • Sr. Girls/Boys Volleyball Tournament, Dr. EP Scarlett

March 2-3

  • Festival D’Hiver, Franco Winterfest Calgary

Mon. March 4

  • Winds From the South, Jack Singer Concert Hall, 7:00 pm

Tues. March 5

  • Concours D’arts Oratoire, 11:00 am
  • Woodman Survey School Planning – Deadline

Wed. March 6

  • Poutine & Beavertails Food Truck Event

Fri. March 8

  • B Day Option Classes

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-More information to follow soon

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-April 1 

  • Spring Break – No Classes

Tues. April 2

  • Class resume