Dear Woodman Families 

It was a monumental week, with so many students out of the building for the annual overnight band camp.  The stories, photos and chatter in the hallway upon return confirm how memorable the experience was.  Thank you for entrusting us with your children and supporting us in developing their musicianship.

Note a few important messages for the week of May 12-15. Fri., May 16 is a CBE non-instructional day and there is no school for students.  Mon. May 19 is a statutory holiday and the main office will be closed. 

Drama 7/9 Visit to Henry Wise Wood High School, Monday AM

Ms. Karas and Drama 7/9 students will be walking to Henry Wise Wood High School on Monday morning, to participate in a matinee musical. Students are reminded to arrive punctually to school, dressed for the weather and in comfortable footwear. Departure will occur right after the entry bell and attendance (9:08). 

Grade 9 Farewell Forms Circulated Next Week

This upcoming week Grade 9 students will receive all the needed information for participation in the classic Grade 9 Farewell tradition at Heritage Park.  The Tues. June 3 event, beginning at 6:30 pm, is hosted for students and staff, and celebrates the growth, memories and friendships that have flourished while at Woodman. Students have selected “Under the Stars” as their theme. Please submit forms to homeroom teachers by May 20 at the latest, so the school can confirm numbers with Heritage Park.  Payment is requested in MyCBE, in advance of the event.  We thank the Woodman School Council for their annual contribution towards Grade 9 Farewell costs. Leadership 9 students, through Healthy Hunger fundraising efforts throughout the year, are offsetting the per-student cost. 

Touch Football – New This Year!

Touch football season is here! Tryouts for all grades 7,8 and 9 girls' and boys' will begin next week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school from 3:45 to 4:45. All interested students are encouraged to come out, show their skills, and have some fun. No experience is necessary. Just bring your runners, water bottle, and a great attitude! You are welcome to bring cleats and gloves if you have them, but they are not required. If you have any questions, feel free to speak to Mr. Heron, Mr. Colbran, or Mr. Collings. 

2024-2025 Yearbook

Students always enjoy receiving a memory of the past school year on their last day of school. Yearbooks cost $40. To purchase a yearbook from your MyCBE account, please follow the steps outlined below:

  • Scroll to the bottom of the Fees page
  • Select School Based Optional Fees tab
  • Click on ‘Yearbook’
  • Submit

This fee is now available in your fees list to select and pay for. Students will receive their yearbooks on the last day of school, June 26. 

Pay Your School Fees!

Woodman is an active school, with many off-site learning experiences to keep things exciting for our students. Did you know that this year we have applied $309,040.00 in government-approved fees? Of these fees $287,711.00 have been paid. There are still $18,712.00 in outstanding fees. We want to thank parents who have made timely school fee payments in their MyCBE parent accounts and kindly request prompt payment for any outstanding fees prior to the end of June. Doing so allows us to clear up overdue invoices to service providers and launch new, enriched learning opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Ethnic Potluck and Culture Days – June 23/24

The Diversity Club meets on Thursdays, is led by Grade 9 student leaders, and is open to all Grade 5-9 students.   Soon, students will be provided with a participation form that will invite them and their families to contribute a traditional food item towards a school 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.  Family representatives will be invited to attend, and cultural dress will be encouraged.  We welcome any ideas towards establishing this new event by emailing woodman@cbe.ab.ca. 

School Council/Parent Society Minutes – April 22

Important discussions were held, and decisions made, at the last school council meeting.  Please take a few minutes to read the minutes here:

These are also on the School Council and Parent Society pages. 

Haysboro Community Association Teen Workshops

We are pleased to promote two workshops, led by our local community association, that may be of interest to your child during the months of May and June:

Important Dates

Mon. May 12                        Track and Field Season Commences

                                                Drama Students – HWW Musical Field Trip

                                                Badminton Tournament, Dr. E.P. Scarlett, Grade 7

                                                WMPA Virtual Meeting, 6:30 pm

Tues. May 13                          Badminton Tournament, Dr. E.P. Scarlett, Grade 8

Wed. May 14                           Gauss Math Contest, Grade 7-8 Students

Thurs. May 15                         Badminton Tournament, Dr. E.P. Scarlett, Grade 9

Fri. May 16                              CBE Non-Instructional Day

Mon. May 19                           Victoria Day, No School

Wed. May 21                           Woodman Spring Concert, Henry Wise Wood High, 6:30 pm

Fri. May 23                              CANCELLED: Grade 8 Junior Science Day, Calaway Park

Tues. May 27                          Grade 9 PAT, FLA Part A, 9:30

Woodman School Council, 7:00 pm

Wed. May 28                           Grade 6 PAT, ELA Part A, 9:30

Thurs. May 29                         Grade 9 PAT, ELA Part A, 9:30

Fri. May 30                              Feeder School Tours

June 3-4                                  The Honey Merchant, Grade 7

Tues. June 3                           Grade 9 Farewell, Heritage Park

Thurs. June 5                          VR Core On-Site Science Experience, Grade 9

Fri. June 6                               Flag Football Tournament, New Brighton Athletic Park

Mon. June 9                            VR Core On-Site Science Experience, Grade 9

Tues. June 10                         CMLSAA Track Meet, Foothills Athletic Park

Wed. June 11                          Grade 9 PAT, FLA Part B, 9:30

Thurs. June 12                        Grade 6 School Immunization Program

Fri. June 13                             Grade 9 PAT Math Part A, 9:30

                                                Grade 6 PAT Math Part A, 11:30

Mon. June 16                          Grade 9 PAT ELA Part B, 9:30

                                                Grade 6 PAT ELA Part B, 1:30

Tues. June 17                         Grade 9 PAT Math Part B, 9:30

                                                Grade 6 PAT Math Par B, 1:00

Wed. June 18                          Grade 9 PAT Social Studies, 9:30

                                                Grade 6 PAT Social Studies, 1:30

Thurs. June 19                        Grade 9 PAT Science, 9:30

Wed. June 25                          Wellness Day

                                                CBE Semester 2 Report Cards

Thurs. June 26                        Year End Assembly, 9:30

                                                Last day of school (1:14 dismissal)

Fri. June 27                             Appeals Day

                                                Main Office Closes for Summer

Tues. Sept. 2                          First Day of School 2025-2026