Friday November 21st, 2025
We had a busy week this week!
Some highlights from this week:
In math, students wrapped up their patterning unit and translated their knowledge into a winter scene art. Ask your student about the different techniques they used!
This week, we started our Literacy Intervention Groups. Students were split into four groups for targeted literacy support. Home reading will be starting on Thursday. Please check your student’s backpack for their folder with a home reading letter for parents and the first book and activity.
We wrapped up our Social Studies unit focused on Citizenship. We are looking forward to moving onto our unit Earth Science in Science.
Parent / Teacher Conferences – November 27 & 28:
This conference is an opportunity for parents/guardians and teachers to discuss your child's current learning. Parents can book appointments with teachers via your MyCBE account.
Access to book appointments with teachers will be available from 06:00 am on Wednesday, November 19 and close for booking at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, November 26. Conferences will be held in-person, in your child's classroom. For information on how to book a conference please refer to the Woodbine Weekly.
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Something with stripes
Nov 24-25: Let’s Create an Opera – joining Music Classes
Nov 27:Gr 1-6 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 5:00-8:00 pm
Nov 28: No School for all students - Parent/Teacher Conferences – 8-noon
Dec 9: Photo Retake Day
Dec. 16: Wizard of Oz field trip. Please contact your child’s teacher about volunteering.
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday November 14th, 2025
Welcome back from Fall Break!
It was so wonderful to reconnect with students this week. We picked up right where we left off and jumped back into learning together with excitement. It truly felt great to be back in our classroom!
Some highlights from this week:
This week, we continued our work with patterns. Students explored a variety of repeating patterns and learned to identify the core—the part of the pattern that repeats. We had lots of fun building, sorting, and describing patterns together!
In the gym, we have been working on both underhand and overhand throwing. Students practiced their technique, aimed at different targets, and had a lot of fun building their throwing skills!
Today we worked on an art project that explored different kinds of lines such as wavy, curved, and straight—as well as patterns. Students used these elements to design and build their own 3D creations, filling them with fun repeating designs. It was such a creative and exciting afternoon! Ask your child about the process!
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Bring or wear your favourite shirt
Nov 17-18: Let’s Create an Opera –Composer Zenon joining Music Classes
Nov 19: Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – A&W
Nov 20: School Council AGM and Parent Association Meeting – 6 pm
Nov 21: IPP’s going home (if your child has one)
Nov 24-25: Let’s Create an Opera – joining Music Classes
Nov 27:Gr 1-6 – Parent/Teacher Conferences – 5:00-8:00 pm
Nov 28: No School for all students - Parent/Teacher Conferences – 8-noon
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday November 7th, 2025
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
As winter weather approaches, please consider the following:
- Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather. Students are outside twice a day until the temperature drops below - 20C.In the coming weeks we may be doing some journaling outside as we prepare for our Open Minds experience. Please ensure students are dressed appropriately for the weather daily.
- To encourage independence, please encourage your child to put on their own winter gear. Students should independently dress themselves. The order we encourage is snowpants, boots, jacket (zipped up) and mittens or gloves last. Please see photo below:
- Please label all winter gear. Mitts, hats, boots and scarves are very easy to misplace. In order to help your child’s gear make it home, please put their names on anything that they may take off during the day. We know nobody wants to buy 5 pairs of mittens this winter!
Our students love their weekly library visits! Please help your child remember to return their library books on their library day so they can check out two new stories to share and enjoy at home. Thank you for helping build a love of reading in our classroom community!
Anderson - Thursday’s
Connolly - Wednesday’s
Cook - Tuesday’s
Remember to please leave all toys at home so they do not get lost or damaged.
Some highlights from this week:
This week, students explored sorting by classifying objects based on various attributes such as colour, size, and shape. We have now begun our new unit on patterns. Students are learning that every pattern has a core, which is the part that repeats to create the pattern. Through hands-on activities, students will be identifying, describing, and extending patterns using shapes, colours, and movements.
In Social Studies, students are continuing to learn about communities and citizenship. We have been exploring what it means to be part of a community and the different groups that we are a part of. We are excited to take a look at some Canadian symbols next week!
In Science, students are learning about the scientific method. We conducted an experiment to find out: “Which candy dissolves the fastest?” Ask your child which candies we tested and about the winner(s).
On Friday, we joined a small Remembrance Day assembly to honour and remember those who have served our country. Students listened respectfully and took time to reflect on what peace and kindness mean to them.
Looking forward:
No show and tell the week of Nov. 10th!
Nov 10-12: Fall Break - No school for students
Nov 13: Classes resume
Nov 13: School Photos
Nov 19: Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - A&W
Nov 27: Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Nov 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00 - noon
Dec 16: Wizard of Oz Field Trip (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)
Calgary Campus Open Minds
This year, our grade one classes will each be participating in a week-long, daily field trip experience through Calgary Campus Open Minds. This unique program gives students the chance to learn in real-world settings and connect their classroom learning to the community around them.
Mrs. Anderson’s class will be going to Stampede School April 13 - 17th.
Ms. Connolly’s class will be going to 2School at the CBE Education Center April 13 - 17th.
Ms. Cook’s class will be going to Library School at the Central Library June 1 - 5th.
To make this opportunity possible, we rely on parent volunteers. We require a minimum of 3 volunteers each day per class, though ideally, we’d like 5 volunteers. If you have a valid volunteer clearance and are able to help, please email your child’s teacher.
Please note: All volunteers must have a valid CBE police clearance. This process can take a month or more, so if you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to begin the application as soon as possible.
We’re looking forward to this amazing learning experience and hope you can join us!
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday September 26th 2025
Some highlights from this week:
We have begun our printing program and we are working at printing our letters starting at the top. We discussed small, tall and fall letters and how to properly place them on the lines. We also learned about the letters and actions for /s/, /a/ /m/ and /t/. Here is our song to support letter formation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJnZePnDo-U
In Science, we have begun our first unit exploring Earth Systems. Each class chose a tree to observe throughout the four seasons. Please ask your child where their class tree is located. We are excited to watch our tree change throughout the year. We talked about how the seasons are a predictable and repeating cycle.
In Social Studies, we began exploring the idea of groups we belong to and what the word community means. Together, we discovered that communities can be found in many places—our classroom, our families, our neighbourhoods, and even in the activities we enjoy. As we shared our ideas, we noticed how these groups connect us to one another and help us feel like we belong. This learning ties beautifully into our year-long guiding question: “How are we all connected?”
This week, our class learned about the Canadian hero Terry Fox and his incredible Marathon of Hope. We talked about his courage, determination, and the way he continues to inspire us. To honour his legacy, we participated in a Terry Fox Run.
This week, we are so sad to say goodbye to our amazing Mrs. Facca. She has been such an amazing part of our Woodbine team, bringing kindness, care, and joy to our students each day. We will miss her dearly and wish her all the best in her next adventure. As we are so sad to say goodbye to Mrs. Facca, we are also so excited to welcome Ms. Cook to our Woodbine team! We know she will step into this role beautifully, bringing her own warmth and talents to our community. We are so grateful for the time we shared with Mrs. Facca and look forward to all the wonderful things ahead with Ms. Cook.
Looking forward:
Alien In-Line Forms - As this activity is fast approaching, please return as soon as possible.
Next week’s Show and Tell: Bring something from nature
Sept 29: No school - IPP Meetings (invite only)
Sept 30: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation - No school
Oct 1: Orange Shirt Day
Oct 2: School Council AGM
Oct 7: Photo Day
Oct 13: Thanksgiving Day - No school
Oct 14: Alien In Line Grades K-6 (Please return forms)
Oct 15: Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch- Taco Time (Sign up through healthyhunger.ca)
Oct 24: School Council’s Halloween Dance
Calgary Campus Open Minds
This year, our grade one classes will each be participating in a week-long, daily field trip experience through Calgary Campus Open Minds. This unique program gives students the chance to learn in real-world settings and connect their classroom learning to the community around them.
Mrs. Anderson’s class will be going to Stampede School April 13 - 17th.
Ms. Connolly’s class will be going to 2School at the CBE Education Center April 13 - 17th.
Ms. Cook’s class will be going to Library School at the Central Library June 1 - 5th.
To make this opportunity possible, we rely on parent volunteers. We require a minimum of 3 volunteers each day per class, though ideally, we’d like 5 volunteers. Families will be able to sign up for volunteer spots during our Open House on October 25th when you visit our classrooms.
Please note: All volunteers must have a valid CBE police clearance. This process can take a month or more, so if you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to begin the application as soon as possible.
We’re looking forward to this amazing learning experience and hope you can join us!
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, September 19, 2025
Some highlights from this week:
On Tuesday we had a visit from Calgary Opera. We learned about what opera is and even created a mini-opera with our students. We’re looking forward to working with them this year.
Library days
Mrs. Facca- Tuesday- Students are allowed to take out two books each week. One book stays at their desk and the other may go home. I have put the books into a bag to keep the books in good condition; please return the books in this bag- DO NOT THROW IT OUT!!! I will be giving the students larger bags in the next week or so. Students can have their book at home for the week but it will have to be returned no later than Tuesday to be able to take out another book.
Ms. Connolly- Wednesday- Students are allowed to sign out two books each week. Both books can go home. I will be providing a large ziploc bag for the books to travel back and forth in.
Mrs. Anderson- Thursday- Students are allowed to sign out two books each week. Both books can go home. I will be providing a large ziploc bag for the books to travel back and forth in.
Calgary Campus Open Minds
This year, our grade one classes will each be participating in a week-long, daily field trip experience through Calgary Campus Open Minds. This unique program gives students the chance to learn in real-world settings and connect their classroom learning to the community around them.
Mrs. Anderson’s class will be going to Stampede School April 13 - 17th.
Ms. Connolly’s class will be going to 2School at the CBE Education Center April 13 - 17th.
Mrs. Facca’s class will be going to Library School at the Central Library June 1 - 5th.
To make this opportunity possible, we rely on parent volunteers. We require a minimum of 3 volunteers each day per class, though ideally, we’d like 5 volunteers. Families will be able to sign up for volunteer spots during our Open House on October 25th when you visit our classrooms.
Please note: All volunteers must have a valid CBE police clearance. This process can take a month or more, so if you are interested in volunteering, we encourage you to begin the application as soon as possible.
We’re looking forward to this amazing learning experience and hope you can join us!
Alien In-Line Forms - Please return as soon as possible.
Show and Tell
-Begins on Monday, September 22nd. Information was sent home this week. This week’s topic is to share a picture of your family. We would like to keep these at school for the duration of the school year. You can either send in a photo or email a photo to your child’s teacher and we’ll print it at school.
Looking forward:
Sept 22: First day of running club, return forms
Sept 25: Terry Fox Run
Sept 25: Parent and Teacher Welcome Night 5-7pm
Sept 30: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation- No school
Oct 1: Orange Shirt Day
Oct 7: Photo Day
Oct 15: Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch- Taco Time (Sign up through healthyhunger.ca)
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Mrs. Facca syfacca@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, September 12, 2025
Some highlights from this week:
What a great start we have had! We are learning routines and getting to know each other through lots of fun activities and conversations. We would like to extend our most sincere appreciation to you for sending your children back to school, prepared and ready for all that we have asked of them.
Here are some reminders of items we would love for you to send to school. (Many of you have done some of these things already. Thank you!)
1. Please clearly label everything you send to school. (backpack, lunch kit, snack container, shoes, water bottle, etc..) It is surprising how many water bottles look alike!
2. Paperwork from the school office came home with your child last week for you to review. Some documents need to be returned to the school.
3. Slip on shoes (Velcro, elastic laces, etc) are fantastic for both indoor and outdoor shoes. If your child is working on shoe tying, please make sure they are very confident in their own tying skills, before sending lace up shoes. We tied up a lot of shoes this week!
4. Send snacks in their own container that can be kept separate from the lunch kit. This makes it much easier for small hands to find and access what they need during busy transitions in our coatroom areas. It also prevents lunches from being eaten by 10:30.
5. On Fridays, dismissal time is 1:05 pm. Please send an extra snack on Fridays. We will be hungry!
6. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather as we are spending as much time playing and learning outside as possible. If it is a bit rainy and windy, we would still like to go outside and we want everyone to be feeling warm and comfortable.
7. This year we will be using the blog to communicate with families. You can access our blog through the school website. Please check there for classroom updates and communication weekly.
8. We will be beginning our speaking and listening program (show and tell) the week of September 19th. Each child will have the opportunity to bring a specific item based on the weekly topic. More information will be forthcoming.
Grade 1 Teachers
Mrs. Anderson
Ms. Connolly
Mrs. Facca