Dear Woodman Families: 

We close off this week and month with an acknowledgement of the incredible efforts of our staff. Report card writing is an intensive period of collaboration, consultation with colleagues, compilation of assessment evidence, and peer editing.  When the report cards become live for families and students to view on Tuesday, know that they have been crafted with much diligence, oversight, and personalized care for the academic, physical, social and emotional growth of each student.

Doing all of this alongside faculty meetings, field trips, band rehearsals, volleyball games, wrestling meets, and extra-curricular clubs is evidence that our staff is bringing the best they have to the Woodman school community. Merci!

Take note of the messages regarding the week ahead, Jan. 29-Feb.2:

High School Student Tours – Monday and Tuesday

Grade 9 students are looking forward to the upcoming opportunities to visit their feeder high schools, during the following times:

• Mon. Jan. 29 AM, Henry Wise Wood High School
  • Students and teachers will walk to the school
  • English program students designated by address
  • Students and parents who are interested in changing programs or otherwise wish to explore Henry Wisewood High School are welcome to attend the Open House from 6:00 pm
• Mon. Jan. 29 PM Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School
  • Parent consent forms were circulated to all designated Grade 9 students this week; please return to HR teachers by Monday
  • English program students designated by address, and French Immersion program students
  • Evening Open House for parents/students, 5:30-7:30 pm
• Tues. Jan. 30, 10:00 am, Western Canadian High School
  • Students interested in enrolling in French Immersion International Baccalaureate
  • Parents are requested to drop off their children and retrieve them at 9:00 (for a 9:20 assembly), followed by a tour which finishes at 11:30 
  • Please email woodmanattendance@cbe.ab.ca to excuse your child from morning classes

Parents are encouraged to check the Woodman High School Transitions D2L shell with their Grade 9 child; updates are being provided on a regular basis through the shell.

Semester 2 Grade 7-9 Student Timetables

Students are excited about the beginning of new option classes, which commence on Wednesday.  We are proud to provide a rich array of choices for students, including: Band, Guitar, Performing Arts, Design Studies, Environmental and Outdoor Education, Art, Ceramics, Photography, Communication Technologies, Training in Excellence in Sport, and Foods.  Students’ new option classes are viewable in the Power School app.  Students will also be provided with a hard copy of their Semester 2 timetable by their teacher

Janet Johnstone Carnaval – Grade 8-9 Student Volunteers Wed. Feb. 7

We enjoy opportunities to foster good friendship with our feeder schools, while also developing leadership skills in our students. A unique opportunity is being offered to approximately 15-20 Grade 8-9 students who are motivated to speak French, and who wish to support in the Carnaval celebrations at Janet Johnstone Elementary School.  The event takes place on Wed. Feb. 7.  Interested students would leave school at 9:20 and return by 12:00 pm. A yellow school bus will transport students to and from Woodman, however students who live in the Shawnessy/Millrise neighbourhoods may walk to Janet Johnstone.

Please speak with your child about their interest in getting involved in the community. Express your interest by emailing woodman@cbe.ab.ca.  A sign up sheet will also be put up in the main office for students to sign up.

Quebec and Sailing Trip Final Payments Due

Student lunch meetings for our upcoming overnight trips were well attended, and excitement is mounting. Over and above preparing students with the needed travel skills, the school is busy behind the scenes in finalizing itineraries and flight schedules.  We request timely payment in MyCBE, in order for the school to manage the high volume of expenses and upcoming invoices related to the trips.  Final payment installments are due, as follows:

Grade 9 Quebec Trip                         Feb. 5                    $900
Grade 8/9 Sailing Trip                       Feb. 13                  $600

Athletic Updates

The main gymnasium was full of players and spectators for the two volleyball matches and the wrestling meet this week.  The sportsmanship of our plays is a great source of pride to us.  We cheer on our Wolves and their teacher-coaches in this same spirit!

The divisional wrestling meet at Sundridge Badminton Centre will be a milestone event for the team, and we wish them the best of luck.

Woodman students are warmly invited to attend the Wednesday game at Woodman (4:15-5:15 against Nickle School). 

Important Dates

Mon. Jan. 29                           Henry Wise Wood High School
                                                -Student tours AM, Open House, 6:00 pm
                                                Dr. EP Scarlett High School
                                                 -Student tours PM, Open House, 5:30-7:30 pm
Tues. Jan. 30                          Semester 1 Report Cards
                                                Western Canada 9:00-12:00 French IB (only) Student Tours
                                            -Parents arrange their own transportation
                                                Western Canada High School Open House 6:30 pm
                                                Wrestling Divisional Finals (9:00-1:00 pm)
Wed. Jan. 31                           Semester 2 Commences (New Option Classes Grade 7-9)
                                                Sr. Boys Volleyball Game at Woodman, 4:15
                                                Jr. Boys Volleyball Game at Woodman, 5:15
Thurs. Feb. 1                          TREX Art Exhibit “Land Eater”
                                                            -Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
Fri. Feb. 2                               A Day
Tues. Feb. 6                            Sr. Band Clinics, 3:45
Wed. Feb. 7                            Carnaval at Janet Johnstone (student leadership opportunity)
                                                Jazz on Canterbury (at Dr. EP Scarlett High School), 6:30-8:30
Thurs. Feb. 8                          Quebec Trip Student Lunch Meeting (Learning Commons)
                                                Sailing Trip Parent Meeting, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fri. Feb. 9                               B Day
Mon. Feb. 12                           Calgary Bridge Foundation City of Calgary Presentation, 10:00
Tues. Feb. 13                          Grade 5-7 Musical Celebration of Learning, 2:15 pm
                                                -Parents invited, recording of event will be created and shared out to parents unable to attend
                                                Woodman Virtual School Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
Feb. 15-16                               Calgary City Teachers’ Convention (No School)
Mon. Feb. 19                           Family Day (No School)
Wed. Feb. 21                          City of Calgary Presentation
                                                Grade 7A/B Journey 2050 Field Trip
Thurs. Feb. 22                        Grade 7 Alberta International Band Festival, 2:45 -7:00 pm
                                                Woodman Open House, 6:30-8:00 pm
Fri. Feb. 23                             Grade 8/9 Alberta International Band Festival, 1:15-7:00 pm
Mon. Feb. 26                           Grade 7D/F Journey 2050 Field Trip
Thurs. Feb. 29                        Grade 7C/E Journey 2050 Field Trip
Fri. March 1                             Breakfast With the Wolves, 8:00 am
                                                Woodman Wellness Day