In ELA, students have been working on written responses and personal narratives. Students are learning to organize and edit their writing. We read daily to strengthen our comprehension skills.
In Science we have continued our journey through the Scientific Methods Unit. Students are working on completing their Experimental Design Project and Report. We have been conducting experiments in class, designing data tables, test questions, hypotheses, procedures and identifying variables. They have also been working on specific scientific vocabulary from this unit. Students will have a unit test on Tuesday, Oct 13th. Review material is in the google classroom!
In Social Studies we have continued to learn about our democratic principles and the ways that citizens have a voice. We participated in a mini election and learned about direct vs representative democracy. Students have been using their knowledge of democracy to design a country of their choice. They are planning out important laws and rules that protect their citizens and ensure they have a voice.
In Math - Please see the attached link from our Math Up program with a direct explanation of our focus this week.
Important Save the Dates:
https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/calendar
October Fish Creek Walk -TBA
Oct. 5th - Alien In-Line Skating Starts - Mrs. Aspinall’s class on 5th, 6th and 7th, Ms. Kazi-Tani’s Class is on 13th, 14th and 15th
Oct. 9th - Lost and Found- Anything left in the Lost & Found area will be donated on Friday Oct 9 – please have your students check what is there before it is gone!
Oct. 12th- No School - Thanksgiving
Oct. 13th- Scientific Methods Unit Test
Oct. 15th- Vaccinations
Oct. 16th- No School for students
Oct. 24th - School Council Meeting
June 17th - Grade 6 Clay For Kids Tile Project
June 24th - Grade 6 Farewell: June 24th
*Outdoor School: June 21st-23rd (much more information to come with a mandatory parent evening scheduled -TBA)
📣 **Exciting Announcement for Grade 6 Students!** 🌟
We’re thrilled to introduce a new **Grade 6 Leadership Group** starting on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, work together on community projects, and make a positive impact in our school. Whether you’re a natural leader or looking to grow your skills, everyone is welcome to join!
Meetings will take place every Tuesday at lunch! Come share your ideas, make new friends, and help shape our school community!
Don’t miss out—Come Tuesday and Sign Up at lunchtime ! 📝✨
Grade 6 Team
Sept. 18th
Our Terry Fox run was a great success. Great job to all the students for their amazing effort! If you would like to donate to the Terry Fox run here is the link to donate: https://schools.terryfox.ca/136092
In grade 6 we have finished our assessments in ELAL and Math. Its great to see where our students are at in their learning so far.
In ELA, we worked on building upon our writing skills through personal narrative writing tasks and journaling.
In math this week, we worked on our number sense skills - multiplying, long division, adding and subtracting.
In science we have been working within the Scientific Methods Unit. Students are learning about the scientific process and formulating questions that they would like to test. This week students completed their first assignment where they created a visual representation of the scientific process, labelled and defined important vocabulary terms that we use in the process.
In Social Studies we are learning about Democracy and why you need a government system!
Important Save the Dates:
https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/calendar
Sept. 24th - Meet the Teacher
Sept. 25th - IPP meetings- Make sure to connect and book an appointment with your child's teacher
Sept 29th - Orange Shirt Day
Sept 30th - No School-National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 1st - Photo Day
Oct. 5th - Alien In-Line Skating Starts
Oct. 24th - School Council Meeting
June 17th - Grade 6 Clay For Kids Tile Project
June 24th - Grade 6 Farewell: June 24th
*Outdoor School: June 21st-23rd (much more information to come with a mandatory parent evening scheduled -TBA)
**Fish Creek Provincial Park Walking Field Trips (TBA)
Make sure to bring back your child's Vaccination forms
FREE YMCA MEMBERSHIPS FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS: USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP: https://www.ymcacalgary.org/sites/default/files/2026-06/Calgary%20Flames%20Grade%206%20YMCA%20Membership%20Form%202026-2027%20.pdf
Enjoy your weekend!
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have!
Ms. Fay Kazi-Tani (6A) & Mrs. Jessica Aspinall (6B)
Terry Fox Run
Our Terry Fox Run will be taking place Friday, September 18th. If you would like to donate towards cancer research, please visit this link: Woodbine Terry Fox Fundraiser
Save the Date! Meet the Teacher Night
Wednesday, 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.
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.
Aug 31st- Sept. 4th 2026
Welcome Back to School!
This week in Grade 6:
We had a fantastic first week of school in Grade 6! The students have been excited, engaged, and eager to learn, which made for a wonderful start to the year!
This week, we spent a lot of time building community—not only within our individual classes but also across the whole Grade 6 group. Through activities like writing introductory letters, group discussions, and a fun "Dare to Care" leadership project.
We also reviewed our classroom routines and expectations to help everyone feel comfortable and ready to succeed.
We are really impressed with the enthusiasm, kindness, and teamwork the students have shown so far. We are so excited to embark on this grade 6 journey together!
Save the Date! Woodbine School is excited to welcome parents and families for our Meet the Teacher event, September 24th from 5pm-8pm.
Keeping families informed is a priority for us. To ensure you have access to the latest information, we will send out our Woodbine Weekly via SchoolMessenger every Friday from the school office. In this communication we will share important upcoming events, field trips, parent/teacher conferences, spirit days and general and general school news.
You can also find key information, which is regularly updated, on our school website, including:
· School Calendar
· Back-to-School Information
· Lunchroom Information
· Transportation Information
· Staff Directory
A Student Health Plan is required for any medication that is stored and/or administered at school. Please submit the completed form to the office with the medication in a clearly labeled Ziploc bag.
Student Health Emergency Response Protocol Form: This is required if medication is being administered at school. This form is also needed if there is a significant health concern, e.g. life threatening allergy.
Both forms can be found here: Student Health Emergency Response Protocol Form Student Health Plan
Reminders/important Updates
- Switches: Next week we will begin doing subject rotations for Social Studies and Science. Mrs. Aspinall will be teaching Social Studies and Ms. Kazi Tani will be teaching Science. This is a wonderful way to begin preparing students for the independence that comes with junior high next year!
- Blog: Our grade 6 blog will be the main form of communication. Going forward all important information will be posted and updated every 2nd Friday!
Important Save the Dates:
https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/calendar
Sept. 7th- No School
Sept 24th: Meet the Teacher Evening 5-8pm
Sept 18: Fire Drill Practice
Sept 30: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 1: Photo Day
Oct 5th-14th: Alien in Line Grade K-6
June 24th-Grade 6 Farewell: June 24th
*Outdoor School: June 21st-23rd (much more information to come with a mandatory parent evening scheduled -TBA)
**Fish Creek Provincial Park Walking Field Trips (TBA)
Oct. 24th- School Council Meeting
Enjoy your weekend!
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have!
Ms. Fay Kazi-Tani (6A) & Mrs. Aspinall (6B)
