Dear Woodman Families

We welcomed back our students from their Fall Break, many of whom showed us they were happy to return to a regular routine.

The school received an email of gratitude from the Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign, thanking Woodman families for all the generous donations as part of the Remembrance Day commemorations.

We commend the students of Henry Wise Wood High School for giving their time to lead Band sectional workshops with our students after school yesterday.

Take note of a few important messages for the week of Nov. 20-24.  Friday, Nov. 24 is a CBE non-instructional day:

Learning Conferences – Nov. 23-24

Teachers are looking forward to connecting with families during the upcoming Learning Conferences, which serve as a mid-semester “oral report card”.

Thurs. Nov. 23 Face-to-face Conference Tips (4:00-8:00)

• Allow enough time to park, enter the main doors of the school and view the map with teacher meeting locations
• Respect our neighbours by refraining from blocking their driveways
• Late arrival times will result in a reduced meeting time, as teachers wish to respect everyone’s schedules

Fri. Nov. 24 Virtual Conferences Tips (9:00-1:00)

• Log in 1-2 minutes before the start of your conference time. 
• Wait in the virtual lobby and teachers will admit you at the designated time
• Cameras and microphones should be on for all participants to enhance good communication. 
• If you are a CBE employee, ensure that you are accessing the MicrosoftTeams link through your personal, not CBE email address. This ensures parent access, not meeting organizer access

General suggestions for a successful 10-minute conference:

• Ensure that your child is present and participates in the meeting
• Verify posted grades on Power School leading up to the conference, which teachers are currently working intensively at updating
• Frame your conversation around: “What has my child’s adjustment to the new grade and learning expectations looked like?” and “What are the action steps (2-3) that we can focus on between now and the first report card at the end of January?”
• Be sensitive to start and end times, in order to allow teachers to progress through their conferences in a timely fashion

Should you have any questions about booking, please contact the main office.

MyCBE / PowerSchool Support for Parents

Parent and legal guardian support on accessing attendance, assignments and assessment information is available through Technical Support for Students & Parents. This includes two videos that clarify how to access student achievement information, including report cards:
Kindergarten – Grade 9 Parent / Legal Guardian Support Video

Grade 9 High School Transition D2L Shell

We encourage parents to continue to regularly log into the D2L shell, together with their Grade 9 child. All current information about high school Open Houses, processes, and opportunities is outlined in the shell. For the upcoming weeks, note that:

• Advanced Placement Virtual Information Session, Dr. E. P. Scarlett on Tues. Nov. 21, 5:30-6:30.  The link to the session is in the D2L shell
• Student information session, Wed. Nov. 22 (1:00 pm) with guidance counsellors from Dr. EP Scarlett (Woodman Learning Commons)
• Henry Wisewood High School International Baccalaureate Orientation, Nov. 27, 7:00 pm 
• Woodman Virtual School Council Presentation on High School Transition, Nov. 28, 7:00 pm (all Grade 8-9 families encouraged to attend)

Woodman Yearbook 2023-2024

The Woodman yearbook is a beautiful compilation of memories, photos, and quotes that will remain with students throughout their lives.  Yearbook sales will commence shortly.  In preparation, we are launching a Yearbook Cover Contest.  We encourage students to submit a creative idea for consideration.

Woodman Supports the Calgary Drop-In Centre

We are preparing for a Wellness Day on Dec. 15 that is centred on Citizenship and Community.  On this day, students will participate in a number of experiences, including visiting feeder schools and learning more about how Calgary supports vulnerable citizens. Information about each grade level’s area of focus will be communicated shortly.  As part of this learning, we invite all families to contribute to a giving campaign through the Calgary Drop-In Centre.  An email was sent earlier today that included a list of new items being collected to support individuals who most need help.  The collection of items will occur until Dec. 11.  Please drop off items to the homeroom teacher.  Woodman looks forward to receiving staff from the Calgary Drop-In Centre on the Wellness Day to share more about their community services with us.

WMPA Coco Brooks Fundraiser

The Woodman Music Parents’ Association is entering its second week of sales, and will continue until Nov. 27. Come visit the information table on Nov. 23rd (during Learning Conferences) in the main foyer. You can make an order or connect with a WMPA member to learn more about areas of financial support that the music program will benefit from through this fundraiser.

Woodman School Council Purdy’s Fundraiser

Those families who are signed up to receive commercial emails were sent information about the Purdys Fundraiser, hosted by the Woodman School Council in support of our school library.  If you did not receive this email, and would like more information, then please email Woodman School Council at parentcouncilwoodman@gmail.com.

Woodman School Council is currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator 

The volunteer coordinator works with Woodman office staff to set up a volunteer database, to organize available and cleared volunteers, and to consistently communicate with Woodman office staff regarding all volunteers.  A Volunteer Coordinator would be greatly appreciated by the office staff. Any questions can be directed to Tara at ParentCouncilWoodman@gmail.com.  The next Woodman School Council meeting will be November 28 at 7pm.  We hope to see you there! 

CASINO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - 20 more spots to be filled

Thank you to those that have signed up. You have brought us to filling half the volunteer roles already. We are still in need of 20 volunteers to assist in working at the casino on January 19 & 20, 2024.  Through casino fundraising we are able to bring in $70,000+ for the school.  This money helps purchase computers, musical instruments, gym equipment, and much more.  Our last casino helped us put in the playground our students enjoy daily. If you are able to volunteer please sign up at: https://signupschedule.com/woodmancasino or email woodmanvolunteers@gmail.com with any questions.  Thank you for supporting Woodman students!

Athletic Updates

Mon. Nov.20
Sr Girls BB (AM)
Jr Girls BB (PM)

Tues. Nov. 21
Wrestling Practice, 3:45-4:45
Jr Boys BB Game at Lake Shore School (vs. Louis Riel), 4:30
Jr Girls BB Game at Lake Shore (vs. Sam Shaw), 7:30 pm
Sr Boys BB Game at Marshall Springs School (vs. McKenzie Highlands), 5:30
Sr Girls BB Game at Dr. George Stanley School (vs. Louis Riel), 5:30

Wed. Nov. 22
Wrestling Practice, 3:45-4:45
Basketball Play-Off Games Commence (more info to follow pending Tuesday game results)

Important Dates

Tues. Nov. 21                         Healthy Hunger – Wok Box 
Wed. Nov. 22                          AHS School Immunization Program – Catch Up Day 
                                               Dr. EP Scarlett High School Presentation to Grade 9 Students 
Thurs. Nov. 23                        Learning Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm 
                                                 Healthy Hunger – A & W 
Fri. Nov. 24                             CBE Non-Instructional Day – Learning Conferences, 9:00-2:30 
Sun. Nov. 26                           Belcanfran Exchange Program Meeting, Haysboro Community Centre, 3:30 pm 
Mon. Nov. 27                          Deadline: WMPA Coco Brooks Fundraiser Orders 
                                                Henry Wise Wood High School International Baccalaureate Orientation, 7:00 pm 
Tues. Nov. 28                         Healthy Hunger – Coco Brooks 
                                               November School Council Meeting, 7:00 pm 
                                                    Focus: High School Transition 
                                               Wrestling Meet, Dr. George Stanley School
Thurs. Nov. 30                        Healthy Hunger – Subway 
                                                SALTS Sailing Trip Parent Meeting, 6:30-7:30
Fri. Dec. 1                               B Day Option Classes
Sat. Dec. 2                              Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser Ordering Deadline
Dec. 4-14                                Sound Kreations Dance Residency
Tues. Dec. 5                           Healthy Hunger – Extreme Pita 
Thurs. Dec. 7                          Healthy Hunger – Wok Box 
                                                Winter Holiday Concert (Grade 8-9), 6:30-8:00 pm
Fri. Dec. 8                               CBE Professional Learning Day
Mon. Dec. 14                          WMPA CocoBrooks Fundraiser Pick Up, 3:45-6:00 
Fri. Dec. 15                             Breakfast With the Wolves, 8:00 (select students)
                                               Wellness Day – Citizenship and Community
Mon Dec. 18                           Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser Delivery
Dec. 18-21                              Student Holiday Market (Lunch Hour- Learning Commons)
Fri. Dec. 22                             B Day Option Classes
                                                Last day before the winter break
Dec.25-Jan.5                          Winter Break – no classes
Mon. Jan. 8                             Classes resume

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