Dear Woodman Families,
We hope our Wolves have enjoyed the warmth and sunshine on their day off school. Teachers were the learners today, taking away key understandings about the science of reading to learn at higher academic levels.
Please take note of the important messages for the week of March 3-7:
Parent Volunteers Needed: Cinémagine Alberta Film Event, Thurs. March 6
To kick off Francophone festivities in March, students of the French Immersion program (Grade 5-9) will experience a unique cinema event, en français, at Shawnessy Landmark Cinema. Students received their parent consent forms this week - with information about payment and departure/return times. Given the short turnaround time, we request the prompt return of forms to your child’s French Language Arts teacher on Monday, paying the corresponding field trip fee in the MyCBE parent portal. Parent volunteers are urgently required in order to fulfill CBE supervision requirements. Please email your child’s FLA teacher to confirm your availability to assist.
Special Presentation - CPS Cyber-Safety for Youth
Tues. March 4, 7:00 pm - virtual only
This Tuesday, join the Calgary Police Service Youth Link virtual parent presentation a topic of key importance – how to protect our youth in an increasingly digital social world. Students and their social media activity often becomes one of the most common causes for
conflict and risk – which school administration and parents then need to work together to resolve. What keeps teens busy on their cell phones in their bedrooms? How do we help them when they have made mistakes on social media? What are some preventative practices we can all employ? These and many other similar questions will be answered through the presentation.
Woodman Council and Society meetings will follow the presentation. The agenda will be circulated shortly.
Please join us online via this link - Join the meeting now
Adjustments to Morning Band Rehearsals
In preparation for the capstone senior band concert (“Winds from the South” feeder school event sponsored by Dr. EP Scarlett High School, Jack Singer Concert Hall) on March 11, morning band rehearsals will be adjusted as follows over the next two weeks:
Tues. Mar 4
- Jazz Band
Wed. Mar 5
- Senior Band
Thurs. Mar 6
- Junior Band
Tues. Mar 11
- No Rehearsals
Wed. Mar 12
- No Rehearsals
Thurs. Mar 13
Junior Band
Week of Mar 17 – Return to regular band rehearsal schedule
Parent Survey Closes March 3 – School Development Plan, Budget and Fees
Be reminded of the important survey that was shared with families to provide input on planning for next year. Your input is vital, and your
time is appreciated. View the survey.
Grade 9 Farewell Baby Photos
One of the annual traditions of the Grade 9 Farewell Celebration at the end of May (Heritage Park) is being able to showcase the growth of our wonderful students. We are asking parents to root through their baby pictures and send their favourite via email to be included as part of the slideshow presentation while the students dine. Pictures can be sent to Mme Breuer at: beallsopp@cbe.ab.ca
Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser Launches Monday!
In support of the Grade 9 Farewell, the School Council and Leadership 9 students are jointly launching a fundraiser campaign to ensure that no Grade 9 student is prevented from celebrating their middle school experience at Woodman. If you have signed up to receive commercial emails, an email will be sent to you on Monday with all the relevant details of supporting this good cause. The online campaign will run from March 3-April 1. The goal is to raise $1500.00!
Important Dates
Feb. 28-March 29 Ramadan
Feb. 28-March 1 Francophone Winter Festival, ACFA Régionale de Calgary
Mon. March 3 Purdy’s Fundraiser Launch
Postponed: CBE Chief Superintendent Visit to Woodman
Postponed: ENVOE Climbing Trip
Tues. March 4 Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth at Woodman
Gr. 9 ENVOE Climbing Field Trip
School Council, CPS Cyber Crime Presentation, 7:00 pm (virtual)
Fri. March 6 Cinémagine Alberta Field Trip, 9:15-12:45
Fri. March 7 A Day Option Classes
Breakfast With the Wolves – Citizenship, 8:00 am
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
Wed. March 12 Folklofolie spectacle, live performance for Gr. 5-7
Volleyball Play-Off Games
Thurs. March 13 Bonhomme Carnaval
SALTS Sailing Trip Parent/Student Final Meeting, 6:30 pm (virtual)
Fri. March 14 B Day Option Classes
Henry Wise Wood Sr Volleyball Feeder Tournament, 12-6:00
March 17-20 Spirit Week
Tues. March 18 French for the Future Field Trip, Gr. 8 French Immersion
Thurs. March 20 Learning Conferences, 4:00-8:00 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, Henry Wise Wood 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