Reminder | Belcanfran Exchange Information Meeting
Families are encouraged to learn more about the Belcanfran Exchange Program by visiting the website or attending the upcoming information meeting.
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Wildwood Community Centre
4411 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, AB
GSA Club | Pizza & Presentations
Date: Monday, January 19
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
GSA members are invited to join an after-school event featuring pizza and student presentations. Peers will share their current interests, passions, and “obsessions”—from niche hobbies and fandoms to historical deep dives and creative pursuits.
Presenting is optional. Students are welcome to share or simply attend and support friends. This event focuses on building community within our GSA across Grades 7–9.
For more information, please speak with Ms. Karas.
New Lunch Clubs
Students are invited to participate in the following new lunchtime clubs:
- Mondays
Crochet Club | Room 3 | Grades 7–9 - Wednesdays
Sewing Club | Wellness Room | Grade 7 (Lottery-based)
Woodman Hosts | Junior Boys Volleyball
We look forward to an exciting evening of junior boys volleyball in the Woodman gymnasium.
- Woodman students may attend the first game as spectators.
- After the first game, students must exit the school or be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian.
This is a CBE-wide expectation. Thank you to our families for supporting our athletes in a respectful and positive manner.
School Council | Virtual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 20
Time: 7:00 PM
Woodman families are invited to attend the first School Council meeting of 2026. Grade 9 families are especially encouraged to join to learn more about high school transition planning. Families of all grades are welcome.
Please refer to the meeting agenda for Council and Parent Educational Society business.
Meeting Link: Provided in the agenda and school communications.
Lake Louise Ski Trip | Preparation Update
We are excited to take more than 100 Wolves to Lake Louise this week!
- Final student meeting: Tuesday at lunch, main gym
- Students must bring a packed lunch and remain on campus
- Drop-off time: Wednesday morning by 6:30 AM
Additional details will be communicated to families shortly.
Holiday Market | Reflection & Planning Session
Students who participated as makers or vendors in the December Student Holiday Market are invited to attend a reflection and planning session.
- Date: Wednesday, January 21
- Time: Second half of lunch
- Grades: 5–8 (Grade 9 optional)
Drama Mini-Showcase
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Grade 7–8 Drama students will participate in a mini showcase at the conclusion of Semester 1. Performances include:
- Where Did the Logic Go?! (student-written radio play)
- Alice in Wonderland
- Once Upon a Time… LIVE!
Due to space limitations, parents are unable to attend. Grade 6 students will join as audience members to support community building.
Parents of drama students should refer to Ms. Karas’ email from last week for further details.
Important Dates
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
Monday, January 12 | Virtual WMPA Meeting – 6:00 PM |
Thursday, January 15 | Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School – Guidance Counsellor Visit |
Friday, January 16 | B Day Option Classes |
Tuesday, January 20 | Woodman Hosts – Junior Boys Volleyball |
Wednesday, January 21 | Woodman Ski Trip – Lake Louise |
Friday, January 23 | A Day Option Classes |
Monday, January 26 | Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Student Tours – 9:30 AM |
Tuesday, January 27 | Final Day of Semester 1Drama Mini-Showcase (Grades 7–8) |
Wednesday, January 28 | Semester 2 Begins |
Thursday, January 29 | Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Open House – 5:30 – 7:30 PM |
Friday, January 30 | CBE Non-Instructional Day – No School |
Monday, February 2 | Woodman Hosts – Junior Girls Volleyball |
Wednesday, February 4 | Jazz on Canterbury – 6:30 – 9:00 PM |
Thursday, February 5 | Woodman Open House – 6:30 – 8:00 PM |
Friday, February 6 | A Day Option Classes (Semester 2) |
Tuesday, February 10 | Woodman Hosts – Junior Boys Volleyball |
Thursday–Friday, February 12–13 | No School – Calgary City Teachers’ Convention |
Monday, February 16 | No School – Family Day |
Wednesday, February 18 | Alberta International Band Festival – Senior Band (U of C) |
Friday, February 20 | B Day Option Classes |
Monday, February 23 | Woodman Hosts – Junior Girls Volleyball |
Tuesday, February 24 | Semester 1 CBE Report Cards Available (Digital) |
Wednesday, February 25 | Pink Shirt Day |
Thursday, February 26 | Junior Winter Concert – Grades 5–7 – 6:30 PM |
Friday, February 27 | CBE Non-Instructional Day |
March | TREX Art Exhibit – Reimagining Fire: The Future of Energy |
Monday, March 2 | Winds From the South – Senior Band Concert, Jack Singer Hall |
Tuesday, March 3 | Woodman Hosts – Junior Boys Volleyball |
Wednesday, March 4 | Grade 9 School Immunization Program |
Friday, March 6 | A Day Option Classes |