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Friday, September 11

School Updates

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.

Friday, September 4

Welcome to Grade 4!

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome back to school! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer filled with fun times and adventures. Our names are Ms. Danielle Magee and Ms. Christina CaddeI. We are excited to be your grade 4 team this year and we look forward to meeting you all! Our first day back to school is Monday, August 31. In the morning, teachers will be meeting students outside the building before we make our way to our classrooms. Morning supervision will begin at 8:50. The grade 4s will meet on the west side of the compound near the portable classrooms. This is also the door students will enter and exit from daily.

Please make sure to bring a nut-free snack and lunch, water bottle, and indoor shoes for our first day together. Additionally, we request that your child bring in their own set of labelled earbuds or headphones to use with school technology by Monday, September 21.

Updates about learning and upcoming events will be posted in the grade 4 blog. You can access the blog through the school website. We look forward to seeing some familiar faces and making some new friends this week.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

Kind regards,

Ms. Magee, Room 10 damagee@cbe.ab.ca

Ms. Caddel, Room 11 cacaddel@cbe.ab.ca

This week, we have been busy building our classroom community and getting settled into Grade 4!

We discussed our classroom routines and procedures and talked about how some things are similar to Grade 3, while others are new and different. Our school supplies have arrived, and students have learned where to keep their supplies and how to take care of them throughout the year.

We also reviewed the school Code of Conduct and discussed what it looks like to be a responsible Grade 4 student. Together, we brainstormed ways we can show respect for ourselves, each other, and our school.

We have enjoyed several getting-to-know-you activities this week. Students created posters about themselves and completed questionnaires to help their teachers learn more about their interests, strengths, and personalities.

Both Grade 4 classes also came together for some STEM challenges! On Wednesday, students worked in teams to create the longest paper chain they could using just one piece of paper. Today, they were challenged to build the tallest tower possible using only paper index cards and scissors. These activities gave students a chance to practice teamwork, communication, creativity, and problem-solving while having lots of fun!

We also completed our first Dare to Care lessons. Students learned about different types of bullying and the impact that bullying can have on individuals. Through stories and discussions about kindness, we explored the importance of treating our peers and teachers with care, respect, and empathy.

It has been a wonderful first week, and we are looking forward to all the learning and adventures ahead!

We look forward to meeting families at our Meet the Teacher evening on September 24th.

Ms. Magee & Ms. Caddel

Grade 4 team

School Updates:

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.

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.