Dear Woodman Families            

The best part of our week was connecting with students and their parents about progress in learning over the last two days. Thank you for the positive level of participation. It takes a strong home-school team to give our youth the best environment in which to thrive.

The total donation results of the Terry Fox Foundation fundraiser at the end of September have been finalized.  Woodman families contributed $1115.00 towards the fight to end cancer.  We achieved our charity donation goal, and thank everyone who contributed.

Take note of a few important messages for the week of Nov. 27-Dec.1:

Learning Conferences and Beyond

The Learning Conferences provided an important moment to celebrate student growth and clarify understanding of what students should be focussed on between now and the Semester 1 report card at the end of January.  If you were unable to meet, missed your appointment, or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to email your child’s teacher. Increasingly, throughout the middle years, we also want to promote student self-advocacy in directing questions and requests to their teachers, who care for them and want to help them strengthen their voice in learning. Woodman staff email addresses are posted to the website:
https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/woodman/about-us/contact/staff/Pages/default.aspx

Belcanfran Parent Meeting – Sun., Nov. 26

We remind families of the international exchange opportunity to France, which can benefit French language development and intercultural understanding.  Any interested Woodman families are invited to the Haysboro Community Centre this Sun. Nov. 26, 3:30 pm to learn more about exchange opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year.  More information can also be found on the website: https://www.belcanfran.com/

Spirit Week!

With Learning Conferences behind us, Leadership students have designed a fun week ahead, with a number of memorable ways to get included in photos showcased in the 23-24 Woodman Yearbook. We encourage your child to participate:

Monday – “Anything But a Backpack Day”
Get creative and bring materials to school in something different than the usual backpack; items need to be able to fit the door, be non-living, and safe
Tuesday – “Crazy Hair Day”
Add flair, colour and shape to your daily look!
Wednesday – “Character Day”
Come dressed as a movie, novel, or TV show character, no fake weapons, please
Thursday –“Twinning is Winning”
Come dressed just like someone else and parade down the halls!
Friday – “PJ Day”
Bring your cozy-wear and enjoy a day bundled up in your PJs in class

Sound Kreations Dance Residency

Physical Education (PE) teachers are excited for the upcoming DANCEPL3Y, which promises eight full days of dance magic from December 4 to December 14, 2023. Workshop themes include Around the World, Dancing Through The Decades, Superhero Dance Party, Hip Hop/Urban Stylz, Exploring Indigenous Culture through Dance, and more. Some of the program will be delivered in French, providing a unique language experience.  Learning from professional dancers comes at a cost. Thank you to the families who have already paid the nominal $15 fee in Power School. Any family experiencing financial challenges in paying for this fee is requesting to make contact with the main office (woodman@cbe.ab.ca).
Specific programming questions may be directed to PE teachers:

• Mr. Heron, PE/Athletics Learning Leader caheron@cbe.ab.ca
• Mr. Kelba pekelba@cbe.ab.ca
• Ms. Jones cajones@cbe.ab.ca
• Ms. Middleton lmmiddleton@cbe.ab.ca
• Ms. Reeves mlreeves@cbe.ab.ca

Woodman Music Parents’ Association (WMPA) Meeting is Monday

Come join the WMPA meeting on Monday, November 27 6:30pm

WMPA Coco Brooks Deadline is Approaching

We have almost reached our goal of $1000. We are raising funds for clinicians and to support students who are not able to afford the cost for Band Camp. This ensures that everyone has the opportunity to experience high quality band programming. Coco Brooks orders are due by end of day Tuesday Nov 28, including full payment by cash or card. Pick up is on Thursday Dec 14 between 3:45-6:00.

Woodman School Council Purdy’s Fundraiser

Hopefully all Woodman families have received information about the Purdys Fundraiser in support of our school library.  If you would like more information, then please email Woodman School Council at parentcouncilwoodman@gmail.com . We are in the last week of sales!

Woodman School Council Meeting is Tuesday 

The next Woodman School Council meeting is Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm.

Please join us for an important presentation on the transition to high school by Ms. Stenhouse and Mr. MacCarl.  We hope to see many families at the meeting, and especially Gr. 8-9. See the agenda here: Nov. Agenda

Athletic Updates

As we close out the basketball season we are inviting all of our Woodman players to make sure to bring their jerseys on the day of their wrap up party for team photos right at the bell. If you have any questions please make sure that you ask your coaches.

Jr Girls - Monday, November 27 

• 3:45 - 4:45
• Parents are invited to come at 4:20.

Sr. Girls - Wednesday, November 29 

• 3:45 – 5:00 

Jr Boys - Thursday, November 30 

• 3:45 - 4:45

Sr Boys - Tuesday, December 5 

• 3:45 – 5:00

Important Dates

Sun. Nov. 26                           Belcanfran Exchange Program Meeting, Haysboro Community Centre, 3:30 pm 
Mon. Nov. 27                          Deadline: WMPA Coco Brooks Fundraiser Orders 
                                                Western Canada High School French IB Orientation, 6:30-8:00 pm
                                                WMPA Virtual Meeting, 6:30 pm
Tues. Nov. 28                         Healthy Hunger – Coco Brooks 
                                                Wrestling Meet, Dr. George Stanley School, 4:00 pm
                                               November School Council Meeting, 7:00 pm 
Wed. Nov. 29                          Henry Wise Wood High School International Baccalaureate Virtual Orientation, 7:00 pm (note corrected date)
Thurs. Nov. 30                        Healthy Hunger – Subway 
                                                SALTS Sailing Trip Parent Meeting, 6:30-7:30
Fri. Dec. 1                               B Day Option Classes
                                                Payment deadline for Lake Louise Ski Trip
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 (Gr. 8-9), 6:30-8:00 pm
Fri. Dec. 8                               CBE Professional Learning Day
Thurs. 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
Thurs. Jan. 11                         Wrestling Quad Meet, Ernest Morrow School
Mon. Jan. 15                           CBE Non-Instructional Day
Tues. Jan. 16                          Woodman School Council Meeting
Jan. 19-20                               Parent Educational Society Casino Nights
Mon. Jan. 29                           Henry Wise Wood High School Open House
                                                Dr. EP Scarlett High School Open House

Click image to view full size