Dear Woodman Families,

Thank you to the volunteerism of parents in numerous field trips over the last two weeks.  Your involvement allows us to keep offering important outside-of-school learning opportunities. 

A friendly reminder is extended about the Daylight Savings time, effective Sun. March 9.  Students may feel sleepier in the mornings until their body adjusts to the change.  We appreciate family support in promoting healthy bedtimes and punctual arrival to school. 

Please take note of the important messages for the week of March 10-14: 

Vive la francophonie!

Students will enjoy many authentic cultural opportunities planned for them this week. We extend special thanks to the School Council for generously funding a traditional tire sur la neige (maple taffy) experience on Monday, set up outside the rear of the school.  The first stick is free; students wishing to purchase an additional stick may do so for $2.

On Wednesday, students in Grades 5-7 will enjoy a free concert, courtesy of Woodman School, of authentic Francophone music.  Learn more about Francophonie Calgary.

Check out the fun with Bonhomme, château de sucre, and manie musicale through the school Instagram account.

“Winds from the South”, Jack Singer Concert Hall – Tues. March 11, 6:30

One of the greatest highlights of the musical calendar is the concert hosted by Dr. EP Scarlett High School.  Approximately 80 Gr. 8-9 Woodman students, comprising the senior band, will showcase their skill on the big stage.  Take note of a few important details:

  • Attendance is mandatory, to ensure the band is sounding its finest
  • This is a formal event, with student performers dressed for the occasion, as per instructions provided by Mr. Bane
  • Students must remember to take their instruments and music at the end of the school day; there will be no one at the school after 4:30 pm for students who have forgotten band items
  • Arrival and drop off is at the Stage Door on 9th Ave SW, 6:00 pm
  • Concert commences at 6:30 pm, with tickets costing $17 for audience members; follow the link to the Arts Commons website for more info.
  • Student pick up occurs in the main lobby of the Jack Singer, 8:30
  • Note that this is a congested event; parents/students should communicate clearly in advance, in order to ensure a smooth drop off and pick up plan

We are proud of our student-musicians and wish them the best of success!

Volleyball Play Off Week – Woodman Hosts Jr. Boys Games – Wed. March 12

Our four volleyball teams and their teacher-coaches have been playing hard throughout the season.  Their skill progression has been impressive.  Thank you for the dedicated and respectful audience participation throughout the season.  Woodman is hosting the junior boys’ schools and teams in our main gymnasium on Wednesday.  In all CBE schools, the following restrictions apply, because of ongoing labour action and reduced support for facility operations:

  • Spectators are restricted to family members and siblings of players
  • No other student spectators are permitted
  • No food or beverages in the location of play

Learning Conferences Booking Tool Opens – Thurs. March 13, 6:00 pm 

Last week, CBE communicated with families that, due to ongoing labour action, Learning Conferences will be virtual, through Microsoft Teams. Conference times (10 minutes) may be booked with your child’s teachers on Thursday, March 20, 5:00-8:30 pm and Friday, March 21, 9:00-2:00 pm. The online booking tool opens on the parent Power School portal on March 13, 6:00 pm, and will remain open until March 19, 11:59 pm.  Conference slots fill up quickly.  Please contact the main office if you are encountering issues with booking an appointment.  

CPS Cyber-Safety for Youth Parent Handbook 

Thank you to the strong participation levels at the School Council special presentation last Tuesday. Parent participants learned important facts about social media and the need for awareness and safe guarding.  Calgary Police Service Youth Link provided a parent handbook, which contains very helpful information for Woodman families: X. Let’s work together to educate and protect our teens!

Cinémagine Alberta Field Trip Fees

Students had a memorable morning at Landmark Cinema in Shawnessy, increasing their appreciation for Franco-Canadian cinema. The fee for this trip, $17, includes the cost of the ticket and transportation to and from the venue.  We appreciate your punctual payment in My CBE.

BelCanFran International Student Exchange

The number of BelCanFran exchange applications for 2025-2026 is going well. Thank you for all the families who have sent their application form for this upcoming exchange.  There is still limited time to apply for anyone interested. Lise and Ron May, BelCanFran coordinators, will join their French colleagues in early April to match the submitted files by the Canadian and the French candidates. Please get in touch with them if you have any questions. Consult the website for more information www.belcanfran.com. The application form may be completed directly from the website.  Contact the Mays at ronmaybragg@gmail.com or #403-606-8742 for more information.

Woodman School Council Purdy’s Fundraiser

We are excited to support Woodman School students through the sale of Purdy’s Chocolates!  The order deadline is April 1. If you have any questions, please email parentcouncilwoodman@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

Woodman School Council 

Important Dates                                                          

Mon, March 10                       Cabane à sucre (Maple Taffy) 

WMPA Virtual Meeting, 6:30 pm 

Tues. March 11                          Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth 

                                                Ice Castle Challenge

                                                “Winds From the South”, Jack Singer Concert Hall, 6:30 pm

Wed. March 12                       Folklofolie spectacle, live performance for Gr. 5-7 

                                                Volleyball Play-Off Games 

Thurs. March 13                     Bonhomme Carnaval 

                                                Sailing Trip Parent/Student Final Meeting, 6:30 pm (virtual) 

Fri. March 14                          B Day Option Classes                                 

Cancelled: Henry Wise Wood Sr Volleyball Tournament

March 17-20                           Spirit Week 

Tues. March 18                      French for the Future Field Trip, Gr. 8 French Immersion 

Wed. March 19                       Woodman Pep Rally (AM) 

Thurs. March 20                     Learning Conferences, 5:00-8:30 pm 

Fri. March 21                          Non-Instructional Day, Learning Conferences (virtual) 

March 24-28                           Spring Break, No Classes 

Mon. March 31                       Classes Resume 

Tues. April 1                           Last day: Purdy’s Fundraiser 

Thurs. April 3                          Gr. 6 Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Field Trip 

                                               Quebec Trip Parent/Student Final Meeting, 6:30 pm 

Fri. April 4                               A Day Option Classes 

April 7-11                                SALTS Sailing Trip, BC 

Fri. April 11                             Wellness Day 

Tues. April 15                         Purdy’s Fundraising Order Delivery 

Wed. April 16                          Jazz Band Performance, HWW High, 5:00-8:00 pm 

Fri. April 18                             Good Friday, No School 

April 19-24                              Gr. 9 Quebec Trip 

Mon. April 21                          CBE Non-Instructional Day