Feb 27th, 2026

Highlights from this week:

Math

We continue to explore double digit addition and subtraction and are practicing strategies such as decomposition and compensating as well as using an open number line to solve equations.

Literacy

We are working on opinion writing while using some transition words to make our writing more interesting.

Social Studies

In Social Studies, we are wrapping up our learning on regions of Canada and are starting to explore how the natural resources in Canada are traded. We have learned the vocabulary words: export and imports and have started to learn about where some of the things we use everyday come from.

Science

While engaging in learning about matter, students have begun examining materials and their properties. We have described items with the vocabulary of flexible, durable, soft, waterproof, hard, rough, etc.

Heart Word List (March 2nd, 2026)

Test: March 9, 2026

friend

because

women

woman

move

does

any

many

been

into

Bonus: region, minus

Student Led Conferences: Conferences are on Thursday, March 19th, 5 PM to 8 PM and Friday March 20th, 8 AM to 12 PM. Please sign up using link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADAD2BA0FEC43-62604571-student

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.

Updates/Reminders:

• Spring Individual and Classroom Group Photo Day on Thurs., March 5, 2026
• Science: Moon Observation Journal due week of March 9, 2026
• Fun Lunch (Noodlebox) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break on Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Cultural Fair on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from
• Student Led Conferences on Thursday, March 19, 2026 (5-8pm) and Friday, March 20, 2026 (8am-12pm)
• No School (Student-Led Conferences) on Friday, March 20, 2026
• Spring Break from March 20, 2026 to March 29, 2026
• Classes Resume on Monday, March 30, 2026

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

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. 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.

School Update:

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.

November 20th - Now that snow has officially arrived, please review this snow agreement with your child

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 review instructions HERE

This year, we will honour Remembrance Day with an in-school gathering and classroom reflections. Given our recent return to school, we want to keep the day meaningful yet manageable for students and staff.

As we reflect on those who served and sacrificed for peace, we will also connect this to our school theme of “We All Belong.” Together, we’ll consider how belonging, kindness, and understanding help build the peaceful communities that so many have fought to protect.

Students will receive a poppy to wear on November 7. Veteran poppy donation boxes are available in the school office for anyone wishing to contribute to the Royal Canadian Legion in support of veterans and their families.

Stay tuned for next week’s Woodbine Weekly, where we’ll share conversation starters and reflection prompts families can use to continue the discussion at home.

Terry Fox Run

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year's Terry Fox Run such a phenomenal success!

The beautiful weather was the perfect backdrop for an inspiring day as our students came together to honor Terry Fox's incredible legacy and celebrate our school community.

A special thank you to our Grade 4 teachers and students for their hard work in planning and organizing the run, including their care for our newest runners in Kindergarten.

We are truly grateful to everyone who has already generously donated. If you haven't yet, you can still support this important cause by clicking here:  https://schools.terryfox.ca/98208

A Note About School Communication

We want to kindly remind families that our school’s main mode of communication for weekly events, important updates, and upcoming dates, both from the school and from School Council is through SchoolMessenger. Each Friday, we send out the Woodbine Weekly, which keeps families informed and up to date.

For your convenience, the Woodbine Weekly is also posted on our school website: https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/.

Thank you for making the Woodbine Weekly your go-to source for school news and updates!