Dear Woodman Families:

We did not think we could continue to have so much fun and relevant learning than we have already experienced this year. But this week matched all the others!  Between the Grade 9 Farewell at Heritage Park, the Honeybee Merchant, VCore Space Exploration, Flag Football Tournament, and Indigenous Garden Planting – we kept our Wolves busy.

Please note a few important messages for the week of June 9-12:

Chilled Water Bottle Filling Station

After a long wait, students are pleased to have their second water bottle filling station installed in the lower level of the school.  The need for another water bottle filling station was raised by students themselves, who elected to prioritize on this purchase. The cost has been covered through Healthy Hunger fundraising, led by Leadership 9 students. Thank you to all families who regularly support this initiative by ordering lunches online. All proceeds are directly re-invested into school enhancements.

Individualized Program Plans – Return Signed by June 20

Teachers have completed final Individual Program Plans (IPPs), which include a summary of growth in relation to goals, as well as transition plans and considerations to make when planning out goals for next year.  Students received their IPPs today, in a closed envelop.  Please check your child’s backpack, review the IPP, and return the completed signature sheet for filing in the Official Student Record.

Track and Field Meet, Tues. June 10, Foothills Athletic Park

Finalists for the upcoming annual Track and Field Meet were announced earlier this week. Over 100 Gr. 6-9 students have qualified to participate.  Note a few informational items:

• Parent consent forms and payment information ($22) were circulated this week; please ensure payment is made in Power School, in advance of the event
• Athletes will require their own transportation to the Foothills Athletic Park at 2431 Crowchild Trail NW.
• There will be a food truck available on site for purchasing snacks; the school recommends students bring ample water, snacks and a hearty lunch
• This is a low, flexible supervision of students while at the track meet; students must represent the school well and cooperate with teacher instructions, or parents will be requested to pick them up from the facility early
• Students are not permitted to leave the Foothills Athletic Park Track Facility unless being picked up by their guardians

Regular classes will be running at the school this day.  Students who are not selected for the team may not attend the event.  Should non-participating Woodman students report to the facility, their parents will be called to request that they be retrieved.

Reminder: Coffee With the Principal – Thurs. June 12, 2:30-3:30pm

Please indicate your interest and availability to share, reflect on highlights of the school year, and provide parent input on future school planning for 2025-2026. Principal Krickhan and Assistant Principal MacCarl look forward to an opportunity to visit with you. Please confirm your attendance by emailing woodman@cbe.ab.ca.

AHS Immunization Program – Thurs. June 12

Alberta Health Services School Immunization Program will be at Woodman School on June 12th, 2025, to immunize Grade 6, 9, and other eligible students. Children who are eligible to receive immunizations at school will have received an immunization consent package. Please review the information, fill out the consent forms, and return these forms to the school as soon as possible (if you still have the package). If you received a Request for Vaccination Records, please fill out the form and follow the included instructions for providing immunization records to Alberta Health Services. The School Immunization Program follows the Alberta Immunization Schedule. If you would like more information about the immunizations that your child has been offered, please visit the website www.ahs.ca/immunize. If you have questions about immunization day or require interpretative services, please contact the school nurse by e-mail at steven.prosser@ahs.ca or phone at 403-944-7187.  

Ethnic Potluck and Culture Days – June 23/24

The Diversity Club is looking forward to planning a first-ever Cultural Potluck   The Grade 5/7 potluck will be hosted on Mon., June 23 the Grade 8-9 potluck (12:30-1:10) will be held on Tues. June 24.  The participation forms were posted to student D2L shells and are also available, below:

Grades 5, 6, 7

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZXIpT1TcUSvUEdT8fVUT7OU5bEcWJJc-vH9Kj9LYUc2E-zg/viewform

Grades 8-9

https://forms.gle/ggs9XMQu4t5FMVeg6

Family representatives will be invited to attend, and cultural dress will be encouraged.  We are looking for volunteers who could assist with set up and organization.  Please email woodman@cbe.ab.ca with your interest and availability. Deadline for completing the form is Mon. June 9.

May School Council Minutes

Thank you for participating in the last School Council and Parent Educational Society meeting of the 2024-2025 school year.  Important discussions were had, and more details can be found through the meeting minutes: See our Parent Council and Parent Society pages.