Friday, October 16, 2026
Looking forward:
Oct. 19: No School - Professional Development
Oct. 21: Fun Lunch - Subway
Oct. 22: Halloween Dance (after school)
Oct. 24-25: Casino Fundraiser
Nov. 4: Photo Retakes
Library Day: Thursdays
Please return your child’s library book every Thursday so that they can take home some new ones.
Family Photos
As part of building community in our classroom we would like to build a family photo wall where we showcase our families all year long. Please send in a photo of your family that we can add to our wall. We will return these photos at the end of the year.
Feel free to send in a hard copy or e-mail us a picture and we can print it off here.
Looking Back:
Literacy: During our phonics instruction we learned the sounds /e/ (like elephant), -s (like cats) and -s (like bugs). The heart words we are currently focusing on are: the, I, and, a, is, as, said, to, do, of, see, he, be, me
Math: In math we completed our patterns check ins. These will be coming home for you to see how well we have done! We have also been working on counting collections and representing numbers to 20 (especially our tricky teens).
Inquiry: In science we have been exploring different ways to change the properties of objects (stretching, rolling, breaking, etc.). We used our learning in a final project this week where we created shapeshifter creatures, then had to transform these creatures using the same materials into something totally new!
Other: Our group had so much fun doing Alien Inline the last two weeks!
The Grade One Teachers,
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Mrs. Greig regreig@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, October 2, 2026
Looking forward:
Oct. 12: No School - Thanksgiving
Oct 5-13: Alien Inline
-Anderson: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Oct. 5, 7, 9)
-Connolly: Tuesday, Thursday, following Tuesday (Oct. 6, 8, 13)
-Greig: Please see your email from Mrs. Greig for your child’s dates (half of us are with Mrs. Anderson’s class and half of us are with Mrs. Connolly’s class).
Oct. 19: No School - Professional Development
Library Day: Thursdays
Please return your child’s library book every Thursday so that they can take home some new ones.
Family Photos
As part of building community in our classroom we would like to build a family photo wall where we showcase our families all year long. Please send in a photo of your family that we can add to our wall. We will return these photos at the end of the year.
Feel free to send in a hard copy or e-mail us a picture and we can print it off here.
Looking Back:
Literacy: During our phonics instruction we learned the sounds /o/ (like on) /d/ /k/ for c, /u/ (like up) /g/ (like go) and /b/! In writing, we have split up into three groups across our learning spaces so we are able to support more learners. We have been using pictures to help us form our sentences! Some key ones we have been working on are “I see…” “I think…” and “I wonder…”
-The heart words we are currently focusing on are: the, I, and, a, is, as, said, to, do.
Math: For math we began by exploring the attributes of objects and sorting materials based on different attributes. We then took that learning and used attributes to help us make patterns! We made patterns based on colour, size, shape, and more! Once we were comfortable making repeating patterns, we learned how to identify the core of a pattern and accurately label our patterns (e.g. AB, AABB, etc.).
Inquiry: In science we continued exploring ways to measure objects, specifically by length, area, and height! We were able to explore objects around us and use comparative vocabulary to show our understanding. We went outside this week to see the signs of Fall on our class trees. We drew our trees in this seasonal change and asked some great questions about why this is happening.
Other: For Orange Shirt Day we got into our Den Groups. We made orange shirts with paper and practiced some beading techniques. Something our school will be working on this year is learning the Blackfoot names of animals and places.
The Grade One Teachers,
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Mrs. Greig regreig@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, September 18th 2026
Looking forward:
Sept. 22: School Council
Sept. 24: Meet the Teacher Evening
Sept. 25: No School - Professional Development
Sept. 29: Orange Shirt Day
Sept. 30: No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 1: Picture Day
Oct 12: No School - Thanksgiving
Library Day: Thursdays
Please return your child’s library book every Thursday so that they can take home some new ones.
Family Photos
As part of building community in our classroom we would like to build a family photo wall where we showcase our families all year long. Please send in a photo of your family that we can add to our wall. We will return these photos at the end of the year.
Feel free to send in a hard copy or e-mail us a picture and we can print it off here.
Looking Back:
Literacy: During our phonics instruction we learned the sounds /t/ /p/ /f/ /i/ (like it) /n/ /o/ (like on), nasalized a (like an), and we did some practice with CVC words! During our writing times, we worked on labelling short words and we progressed into simple sentences such as “I like…” or “I have…”
Math: In math, we explored the different ways to represent numbers to 10 (pictures, ten frames, words, numerals, and tallies). Next, we explored the teen numbers and began representing different cycle patterns (days of the week, months of the year, and seasons).
Inquiry: In science, we started exploring the properties of objects by using our senses! We learned what words we could use to describe objects around us. Some of our favourite properties were soft and squishy! Our classes also went outside and picked a “class tree”. We got to draw what our tree looks like in the summer season.
Other: We learned about Terry Fox and participated in the Terry Fox run!
From the Office:
Terry Fox Fundraiser
If you would like to donate to our school’s Terry Fox Fundraiser, our link is: https://schools.terryfox.ca/136092
Save the Date! Meet the Teacher Night: Thursday, September 24 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
We’re looking forward to welcoming families into the school for Meet the Teacher Night!
Come by the classroom, meet your child’s teacher, connect with other families, and take a look at the space where your child spends their days learning and growing. Please be advised that this is an open house and not a one-on-one conference to discuss specific student needs.
It’s a chance to see the classroom through your child’s eyes and get a little glimpse into their school day.
Smartwatches – CBE 'Away for the Day' Policy
As part of the Calgary Board of Education's 'Away for the Day' guidelines for all K to 9 schools, personal mobile devices are to be stored away during the school day for students. These guidelines align with Alberta Education's Ministerial Order regarding the use of personal mobile devices and social media in schools.
Personal mobile devices – including cellphones, smartwatches, tablets, gaming devices, headphones and earbuds – should be powered off or set to silent mode and stored out of sight in a student's backpack for the entire school day (9:06 am – 3:40 pm). Students are also not permitted to access social media applications on CBE-owned devices or personal devices.
We ask parents to refrain from contacting their child directly on their personal device during the school day. If you need to reach your child, please contact the school office and we will be happy to facilitate communication.
Students who choose to bring personal mobile devices to school do so at their own risk, as the CBE cannot assume responsibility for lost, damaged, or stolen devices.
Thank you for your support in creating a focused, safe, and engaging learning environment for all students.
Dress for the Weather
As we settle into the school year, Mother Nature has decided to give us some early Fall wet and windy weather! At Woodbine, we believe that getting outside provides children with important opportunities to move their bodies, play creatively, build friendships, and enjoy a break from the classroom. A little rain does not have to stop the fun! In fact, puddles, mud, and rainy-day adventures can create some of the best opportunities for exploration and imaginative play.
To help your child enjoy outdoor time comfortably, we encourage families to send children to school prepared for changing and wet weather conditions.
Some helpful items to consider include:
- 🌧️ Waterproof rain jacket with a hood
- 👖 Waterproof rain pants or splash pants
- 🥾 Waterproof boots or rubber rain boots
- 🧦 An extra pair of socks in your child's backpack
- 👕 A change of clothes for those particularly enthusiastic puddle adventures!
- 🧤 Lightweight waterproof or weather-appropriate gloves on cooler days
- 🎒 A waterproof bag or plastic bag for bringing home wet clothing
Please label clothing and footwear with your child's name whenever possible. Having an extra set of clothing at school can also be very helpful throughout the year.
We recognize that preparing for Alberta's ever-changing weather takes a little extra planning, and we truly appreciate your support. When children are dressed appropriately, they can spend less time worrying about being wet or cold and more time playing, exploring, laughing, and enjoying being children.
We review weather conditions on an ongoing basis and there may be occasions where we decide, for safety reasons, to hold an indoor recess/lunch hour.
The Grade One Teachers,
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Mrs. Greig regreig@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, September 4th 2026
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 yesterday 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 this blog to communicate with families. You can access our blog through the school website. Please check there for classroom updates and communication bi-weekly.
8. Shoes at Recess: We are asking parents to please reinforce with students that all students are expected to keep their shoes on while outside at recess. We have noticed a new trend of students taking their shoes off to play soccer or because they prefer playing on the playground without shoes. While we understand the appeal, there are safety concerns associated with students being barefoot outside, including the potential for injuries from playground equipment, rocks, sticks, and other hazards. Please remind your child that shoes need to stay on for the entirety of recess and other outdoor play times. We appreciate your help in reinforcing this expectation at home.
9. Parking Lot Expectations: Just a friendly reminder from our administration that nobody without an assigned parking spot is to park in the parking lot. We had a staff member whose vehicle was keyed this week. This space is off limits to anyone without an assigned spot. No drop off, or pick up is permitted for parents, guardians, or drivers.
10. Toys: Please remind your child that all toys need to stay at home.
Looking forward:
Sept. 7: No school - Labour Day
Sept. 16: Fun Lunch - Little Caesars (be sure to create or update your account on healthyhunger.ca)
Sept. 22: School Council
Sept. 24: Meet the Teacher Evening (more information to come)
Sept. 25: No School - Professional Development
Sept. 30: No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Grade One Teachers,
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Mrs. Greig regreig@cbe.ab.ca