Friday February 27th, 2026
Some highlights from this week:
Report Cards came home this week! You can find them on your MyCBE account.
Addition and subtraction is our current focus in math. Students are learning to solve problems using different strategies such as with objects, ten frames, and numberlines.
We’re practicing for our opera in Music class. Ask your child about their role.
Looking forward:
The 100th day of school is almost here, and we’re ready to celebrate in style! On this special day, we’ll be dressing up as 100-year-olds—think glasses, canes, cardigans, and grey hair! It’s a fun way to mark how much we’ve learned and grown over the past 100 days. We’ll also be doing activities all about the number 100. Get ready for a day full of laughter, learning, and lots of "old-age" wisdom! 100 day will be on March 12th.
Next week’s Show and Tell: Bring your favourite rock and gem
Mar 5 – Spring Photos
March 12 - 100 Day of School
Mar 19 – Student Led Conferences 5pm-8pm
Mar 19-20 – Cultural Fair (more Information to come)
Mar 19 – Used Book Fair in library (more information to come)
Mar 20 – Student Led Conferences 8am-12pm
Spring Break!
Mar 30 – First Day Back from Spring Break
From The Office:
Student Led Conferences:
Student Led Conferences are a great time for you to come into the classroom and view your child’s learning and progress. For Grade 1 – 6, you do not need to book in a time, just show up with your child and expect to spend 15-30 minutes in their classroom.
Conferences are on Thursday, March 19th, 5 PM to 8 PM and Friday March 20th, 8 AM to 12 PM.
If your child is in Kindergarten, Ms. Harper will be e-mailing a link to sign up for conferences on either Thursday or Friday. This is to ensure physical space for all families to be able to explore their child’s learning in the classroom.
Reminder that this is not the time to discuss concerns about your child with the teacher but an opportunity to celebrate your child’s learning.
Cultural Fair
We are excited to invite you to our second annual Cultural Night on the evening of March 19th, taking place during Student-Led Conferences.
This special event celebrates the rich diversity of our Woodbine community and provides families with the opportunity to share their heritage through food, traditional attire, performances, art, music, and cultural displays. It is always a meaningful evening of connection, learning, and celebration for our students and families.
We are currently looking for families who would like to host a cultural booth representing a country or region that is meaningful to them. If you are interested in participating, see the email that was sent from Ms. Rosenbaum that had an attached letter for details and return the form (or email your information) to Ms. Rosenbaum by Friday, March 6, 2026.
We look forward to coming together to celebrate the vibrant cultures that make our school community so special.
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Looking forward:
The 100th day of school is almost here, and we’re ready to celebrate in style! On this special day, we’ll be dressing up as 100-year-olds—think glasses, canes, cardigans, and grey hair! It’s a fun way to mark how much we’ve learned and grown over the past 100 days. We’ll also be doing activities all about the number 100. Get ready for a day full of laughter, learning, and lots of "old-age" wisdom! 100 day will be on March 12th.
February 15th is Pink Shirt Day! This special day reminds us about the importance of kindness, inclusion, and standing up for one another. We will be having meaningful conversations about how our words and actions can make others feel, and how we can choose kindness each and every day. Even small acts of kindness can make a big difference! We invite all students to wear pink on February 25th as a symbol of support and our commitment to creating a caring and inclusive classroom community.
Next week’s Show and Tell: A picture or a drawing of a place you would like to visit.
February 24 - Report Cards and IPPs available for viewing
February 25 - Pink Shirt Day
February 27 - No school for students - Non Instructional Day
March 5 - Spring Photos
March 12 - 100 Day in School
March 19 - Student Led Conferences 5pm-8pm
March 20 - Student Led Conferences 8am-12pm
SPRING BREAK
March 30 - First Day Back from Spring Break
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday February 6th, 2026
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Something Red
Students that share Thursday are invited to share on another day this week as we do not have school Thursday or Friday.
February 12 & 13 - Teachers Convention (no school for students)
February 16 - Family Day (no school for students)
February 19 - School Dance 6-8 pm
February 24 - Report Cards and IPPs available for viewing
February 25 - Pink Shirt Day
February 27 - No school for students
From the Office:
Yearbook Cover Contest
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to invite students to participate in our Yearbook Cover Design Contest!
If your child is interested in entering the contest, they are encouraged to create an original design for the front cover of this year’s school yearbook. All submissions are due by Monday, March 2nd.
Yearbook Cover Criteria:
Each design must include:
· The yearbook title & school name
· The school year
· Representation of all our Den Group themes:
o Red Fox
o Yellow Eagle
o White Deer
o Black Bear
Submission Details:
· Artwork should be original and student-created
· All submissions must be handed in to the school office
· Please ensure the student’s name, grade, and homeroom are clearly written on the back of the submission
We look forward to seeing our students’ creativity and how they represent our Den community. Thank you for your continued support!
Call for Parent Volunteers!
As our school-wide, year-long Let’s Create an Opera residency gains momentum, we are inviting parents to join a volunteer committee. We are looking for a small group of parents who may be interested in helping with costume preparation and other support as needs arise throughout the project. Your involvement would help make this exciting experience a success for our students. Please email Ms. Rose at csrosenbaum@cbe.ab.ca if you are interested
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Monday, February 2, 2026
Happy Groundhog Day! Unfortunately with our sunny morning today, Balzac Billy did see his shadow which means we'll be having six more weeks of winter.
Show and Tell: Bring a picture of someone you love. (Students can bring a photograph, drawing or you can send your student's teacher an email with the photo.)
Yearbook Cover Contest
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to invite students to participate in our Yearbook Cover Design Contest!
If your child is interested in entering the contest, they are encouraged to create an original design for the front cover of this year’s school yearbook. All submissions are due by Monday, March 2nd.
Yearbook Cover Criteria: Each design must include:
· The yearbook title & school name
· The school year
· Representation of all our Den Group themes:
o Red Fox
o Yellow Eagle
o White Deer
o Black Bear
Submission Details:
· Artwork should be original and student-created
· All submissions must be handed in to the school office
· Please ensure the student’s name, grade, and homeroom are clearly written on the back of the submission
We look forward to seeing our students’ creativity and how they represent our Den community. Thank you for your continued support!
Call for Parent Volunteers!
As our school-wide, year-long Let’s Create an Opera residency gains momentum, we are inviting parents to join a volunteer committee. We are looking for a small group of parents who may be interested in helping with costume preparation and other support as needs arise throughout the project. Your involvement would help make this exciting experience a success for our students. Please email Ms. Rose at csrosenbaum@cbe.ab.ca if you are interested
Friday January 23, 2026
Some highlights from this week:
- Math → We began looking at the meanings of addition and subtraction. In this unit, students will be learning about different tools and strategies for adding and subtracting. Grade one students learn to add and subtract to and from 20.
- UFLI → This week in UFLI, our students worked on the FLSZ rule and words ending in -ck. Ask your child how they know when we double words that end in f, l, s, and z. We will be regrouping and starting our new intervention groups next week.
- Writing → Students continued working on their writing. They are focusing on using sentence starters and encoding (spelling words) unfamiliar words in their writing.
- Art → In art this week, classes read Snowmen at Night and then created snowman art that focused on perspective.
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: A Stuffy or Blanket that Brings You Comfort
Jan 30: No school for students
Feb 12 -13: No school for students- Teacher’s Convention
Feb 24: Report Cards and IPPs available for viewing
Feb 27: No school for students
From the Office:
A friendly reminder that Alien In-Line forms are due back on Monday, January 26th.
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday January 16, 2026
Some highlights from this week:
- Math → Made number paths to 20 to use with our upcoming units focusing on addition and subtraction.
- Science → Explored different objects around our classrooms and ways we can use our senses to describe them.
- Writing → Show what you know writing about Woodbine School
- Reading → Classes worked through a short-vowel review and added two new decodable passages to their reading folders to practice in class.
- PE → Worked on their basketball dribbling skills through games like pirate’s treasure and red light green light.
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Two objects which are opposite (big, small, wide, narrow)
Jan 30 - System Professional Learning - No school for students
Feb 12 -13: No school for students- Teacher’s Convention
Feb 24 - Report Cards and IPPs available for viewing
Feb 27 - Non Instructional Day - No school for students
Reminder - please do not bring toys from home.
From the Office:
Morning Entry Reminder
To ensure a smooth and safe start to the day, please remember that students should not enter the building via the Main Entrance before the morning entry bell. All students are directed to enter through their designated doors at bell time. Thank you for helping us maintain our morning routine!
Volunteer Call: Fun Lunch Program Needs Your Help!
Our Fun Lunch program is a favorite event for the students, but we are in urgent need of volunteers to help distribute the lunches.
We currently have very few volunteers, and unfortunately, we are at the point where we may have to cancel upcoming Fun Lunches if we don't receive additional support.
If you are available to spare some time on an upcoming Fun Lunch day, your help would be immensely appreciated in keeping this popular program running! Please sign up via your Healthy Hunger account.
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday January 9th, 2025
Happy New Year! Welcome back!
Some highlights from this week:
- In Physical Education, we have started learning about invasive games. Students have been building skills through games like Pirate Treasure and Safe Zone, where they practiced moving safely in shared spaces, working as a team, and understanding simple game strategies. These games help develop spatial awareness, cooperation, and fair play. We will soon be moving into floor hockey, where students will continue to build these skills while learning how to use equipment safely and respectfully.
- We recently wrapped up our learning about Earth systems, where students explored land, water, air, and how living things are all connected. We are now beginning a new science unit Matter! Students will be investigating different materials, learning how to describe their properties using our senses, and discovering how objects can change.
- This week, students began learning about number lines in math. We explored how numbers are placed in order, how they increase as we move to the right, how we can use benchmark numbers and how number lines can help us count.
- Ms. Connolly and Ms. Cook’s classes met their grade 3 buddies. They introduced themselves and read passages from their UFLI duotangs.
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Tell about your favourite animal – come to school with three interesting facts to share.
January 14: Opa fun lunch
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday, December 19, 2025
New Show and Tell schedules have been sent out.
School resumes Monday, January 5th.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
The Grade One Team
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Some highlights from this week:
This week, we explored story elements of the story The Wizard of Oz! We learned about the characters, setting, problem, and solution, and talked about how each part helps tell the story. Students loved identifying Dorothy and her friends, describing where the story takes place, and discussing the problem Dorothy and the other characters face and how they are solved. This helped us better understand how stories are organized and how all the parts work together to make a complete, meaningful and interesting story.
In Science, we continued our learning about Earth Systems by identifying the four seasons using pictures and visual clues. Students looked closely at changes in weather, plants, animals, and human activities to help determine the season. We also talked about ways we can take care of the Earth, such as respecting nature, reducing waste, and being mindful of how our actions affect the environment. This helped students build awareness of their role in caring for our planet.
In Math, students began their look at 3D shapes. Our work will continue next week with sorting real-life objects into their 3D shape groups and looking at the different attributes of 3D shapes.
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Free choice (must fit in their backpack and not be valuable)
Dec 15 – Spirit Day - Twin Day (If your child didn't arrange to dress the same as a twin, they can wear blue pants and a red shirt to twin with other grade one students).
Dec 16 – Grade 1 and 2 – Wizard of Oz Field Trip
Dec 17 – Spirit Day - Crazy Crocs and Socks
Dec 17 – Fun Lunch – Maverick’s Donuts (Sign up using Healthy Hunger website)
Dec 17 – School Council Meeting
Dec 19 – Last day of classes
Dec 19 – Spirit Day - PJ Day
Jan 5 – Classes resume
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
Friday December 5th, 2025
Some highlights from this week:
This week in Math, we continued exploring 2D shapes and took a closer look at symmetry. Students learned that a shape is symmetrical when it can be folded into two matching sides. We had lots of fun testing different shapes, making “fold lines,” and discovering which ones had more than one line of symmetry. To put our learning into action, students created their own symmetrical monsters, carefully designing matching features on each side.
In Science, we explored how different animals get ready for winter by learning about hibernation and migration. Students were excited to discover the many ways animals survive the cold—from long winter naps, to travelling great distances, to growing thicker fur or changing their behaviour. We loved sorting various animals into the category that best matched what they do in winter.
Wizard of Oz field trip forms - please return. Thank you so much to those parents who have contacted teachers about volunteering. We now have enough volunteers for this field trip.
On Friday, students worked with their den groups to build community and make holiday cards for veterans.
Looking forward:
Next week’s Show and Tell: Your favourite book
Dec 9 - Photo Retake Day (Please let your child’s teacher know if you would like a photo retake)
Dec 16 – Grade 1 and 2 – Wizard of Oz Field Trip
Dec 17 – Fun Lunch – Maverick’s Donuts (Sign up using Healthy Hunger website)
Dec 17 – School Council Meeting
Dec 19 – Last day of classes
Jan 5 – Classes resume
From the Office
Food Drive
As part of Woodbine’s Wellness Curriculum to be kind to others, we are having a Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive. Instead of getting a gift each day like a typical advent calendar we are giving a gift of food each day to support the Calgary Food Bank. Please click HERE for suggested donation items. You are welcome to donate any non-perishable items, however please no glass jars.
We will be competing in Den Groups to see which Den is able to bring the most items. The winning Den will win a popcorn movie afternoon in the new year.
Thank you for your support in teaching the importance of giving and helping others.
Sledding at Woodbine School
Woodbine School has a great hill for sliding and sledding. We permit safe sliding, feet first during recess and lunch recess. However sledding is not permitted at any time when staff are on supervision (morning entry, recess, lunch). All students are aware of this rule. The school and classrooms do not have space to store sleds for after school activities.
Lost & Found
Last day to check out items in our Lost & Found area will be December 18. Items left over at the end of the day will be donated. Items labelled with student names will be returned to their owners.
The Grade One Teachers
Mrs. Anderson klanderson@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Connolly msconnolly@cbe.ab.ca
Ms. Cook ajcook@cbe.ab.ca
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