Mon Oct 28
Gr 5 and 6 Science Fair Club at lunch
Colour Day:
Grade 1 Red
Grade 2 Black
Grade 3 Blue
Grade 4 White/Orange
Grade 5 Green
Grade 6 Purple
Tue Oct 29
Taylor Swift Club at lunch
Twinning Tuesday
Halloween Dance
Wed Oct 30
Gr. 6 Leadership Club @ lunch
Crazy Hair Day
Gr. 5-Coding workshop in class
Thur Oct 31
Art Club @ lunch
Halloween
Fri Nov 1
PM Kindergarten attends
Comfy Day
School Update:
Spirit Week: The Grade 6 Leadership Club has been planning a school-wide spirit week for Halloween next week. We look forward to seeing your outfits!
Halloween: Many have been asking about the school expectations for Halloween Day on Thursday October 31.
Halloween will continue to be a day of learning at the school. Students are welcome to wear their costumes for the full day or even part of the day if they choose. We encourage students to wear their costume over their regular clothes or bring a change of clothes in the event that they become uncomfortable or find that it interferes with their activities like gym or outdoor play. The guidelines for costumes are:
- No weapons
- No masks
- No blood or gore
A reminder that we do not give or share food at school and ask that no classroom treats are sent to school. If children have treats in their lunches following Halloween, we ask that they are peanut-free and that they do not share them with peers.
The reason behind these guidelines is that we want school to continue to be a safe, caring and welcoming place. Our learners from kindergarten to grade 4 share common spaces and are always interacting with one another. We want to make sure that no one is scared or fearful in coming to school. We thank all families for helping us continue to make our collective space a safe one.
Remembrance Day Assembly: We warmly invite you to join us for our annual Remembrance Day assembly, taking place on Tuesday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m. This gathering is an important moment for our school to come together in remembrance and gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who served, and continue to serve, in the Canadian Armed Forces. This year, we are honored to pay special tribute to Indigenous veterans who bravely contributed to Canada’s legacy of service, alongside other veterans and active members.
Through readings, songs, and moments of reflection, we will teach our students the importance of remembrance and respect, fostering a spirit of unity and gratitude.
Lifetouch Photos: School pictures are ready! Your child should have brought home their school photos last week. Orders can be placed online via Lifetouch website (see envelope sent home for full ordering instructions).
Lost and Found: Please have your child check the overflowing Lost and Found for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated on November 8. Remember to label all belongings with your child’s name to help us return them before donation. Thank you!
Healthy Hunger Notifications: To receive reminders and notifications please sign in to your Healthy Hunger account – go to Settings – My Account – put a check mark in “Email Reminders” and “You school has posted a new order”
2024-25 Annual Volunteer Form: If you already have a valid police clearance there is no need for you to re-apply via SchoolEngage. Your clearance is valid for 5 years. If you have not yet completed your 2024-25 Annual Volunteer Form (which is a form we ask all volunteers to complete once a year) – please follow this link: 2024-25 Annual Volunteer Registration Form
Dress for the weather: With the arrival of snow and changing weather, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor breaks and lunch recess. We appreciate you sending them with warm clothing, including spare socks, hats, gloves, snow pants, and a winter jacket. Thank you!
Wildlife Sightings: Thank you to community members for letting us know when there is a coyote present. We let staff know when sightings occur and community members can also report coyote sightings via the online tool through the City of Calgary.
Unpaid Field Trips: The following field trips/activities have taken place and fees are due:
Okotoks Erratic (Gr 3) - $5.18
Blackfoot Crossing (Gr 3) - $37.37
Ms Fraser’s Art Club - $15.00
We kindly ask that you check your MyCBE account and settle any outstanding amounts as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the school cannot cover the cost of these trips, and if unpaid fees continue to accumulate, we will be unable to organize future field trips for our students.
We appreciate your understanding and support. Our goal is to continue providing enriching learning experiences for all students, and we need your help to make this possible.
Online Forms: The deadline for K – 6 families to complete Demographic Verification Forms has passed and online forms are now overdue. It is important to recognize these forms are a legal requirement from Alberta Education for funding purposes. If forms remain incomplete, it may result in funding reduction for the Calgary Board of Education. We will be reaching out directly to families who have not completed their forms.
If you do not know how to complete your online forms – please reach out to the School Office for assistance.
Woodbine Parent Association/School Council Update:
Next School Council Meeting: November 14, 2024
Future Council Meeting Dates *subject to change: December 5, January 16, February 20, April 3, May 8, June 12, 2025.
Next Woodbine Parent Association Meeting: November 14, 2024
Future Council Meeting Dates*subject to change: December 5, January 16, February 20, April 3, May 8, June 12, 2025.
Next Parent Playground Committee Meeting: The next VIRTUAL playground meeting will be Thursday, November 14, 2024 @ 7pm. Please send an email to woodbineplayground@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Thank you everyone for your efforts in raising money towards the Woodbine School Playground! Efforts will continue this year. Stay tuned and watch for the Playground Booth at Woodbine School Events. Please check out the Woodbine Elementary Playground Fundraising Campaign on the Woodbine School Parent Association website for more playground information.
Halloween Dance: Save the date! Our Halloween dance is October 29, 5:30-7:00pm. Get your costumes ready! Halloween Dance details are online! For more information and volunteer opportunities visit: https://woodbineparents.com/dance/
For any upcoming events or fundraisers please visit: https://woodbineparents.com
Nov 5
Taylor Swift Club – at lunch (Music Room) - Gr 4-6
Nov 6
Gr 6 Leadership Club – at lunch
Nov 7
Retake Day
Remembrance Day Assembly
Art Club – at lunch
Last day of classes
Nov 8
Non-instructional day – no school for students
System Indigenous Education Professional Learning
Indigenous Veterans Day
Nov 11-13
Fall Break
Nov 14
Classes resume
Art Club – at lunch
Virtual Playground Meeting – 7:00 pm
Nov 15
Kindergarten AM attends
Nov 19
Taylor Swift Club – at lunch (Music Room) - Gr 4-6
Nov 20
Gr 6 Leadership Club – at lunch
Nov 21
Art Club – at lunch
Nov 22
Kindergarten PM attends
Nov 26
Taylor Swift Club – at lunch (Music Room) - Gr 4-6
Nov 27
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Edo
Gr 6 Leadership Club – at lunch
Nov 28
Gr 6 – vaccinations – AM
Art Club – at lunch
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 5:00-8:00 pm
Nov 29
Non-instructional day – no school for students
Parent/Teacher Conferences – 8:00-noon