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Woodbine Weekly – June 15-19 

Class Size Reduction Funding 

Dear Families, 

We are pleased to inform you that our school has been allocated 1 additional teaching position for the 2026–27 school year through the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant. 

This grant funds teaching positions that support improved learning conditions in kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms. 

This funding is specifically intended to help reduce class sizes in core subject areas (English Language Arts/French Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), with priority given to schools experiencing the greatest class size pressures. 

This decision was made using system-wide data that considers: 

• The number of classes exceeding provincial class size benchmarks 
• Projected enrolment and class organization 
• School programming and grade configuration 

Our goal is to ensure students benefit from: 

• Increased teacher attention 
• Improved classroom learning environments 
• Greater support for diverse learning needs 

We remain committed to supporting strong learning environments for all students and using our resources thoughtfully and strategically. 

Teacher Professional Learning and Impact on Student Learning School Development Plan Update 

Over the course of this school year, we have seen meaningful growth in students’ understanding of the writing process and their ability to identify the strategies that support them as writers. 

In October, many students struggled to identify specific strategies or stages of the writing process that helped them. Approximately 28.6% of students responded with “I don’t know,” “IDK,” or a similar response. By May, this had decreased to 23.9%. While this numerical shift was modest, the depth and quality of student responses improved significantly. 

Earlier in the year, student responses tended to focus on general preferences or broad supports such as “typing because it does not make my hand hurt,” “just time to think,” or simply “I just write.” These responses suggested that many students had limited awareness of the intentional processes that strong writers use. 

By the spring, students were increasingly able to identify specific writing strategies and stages of the writing process that supported their success. Students referenced brainstorming, planning, graphic organizers, drafting, revising, editing, receiving feedback, and publishing their work. More importantly, students demonstrated stronger metacognitive awareness by explaining why these strategies helped them become stronger writers. 

This growth reflects the intentional work happening across our school. Through the generous support of School Council, we were able to invest in high-quality instructional resource from Adrienne Gear that allowed teachers to implement systematic and explicit writing instruction with consistency across classrooms. 

Equally important has been the tremendous professional commitment of our staff. Throughout the year, teachers dedicated significant time to collaborative professional learning communities focused on refining instructional practice, examining student learning, and continuously evolving their teaching. This work requires collaboration, professional vulnerability, reflection, and a shared commitment to growth, all with the goal of improving outcomes for students. 

We are incredibly proud of the progress our students have made and grateful for the partnership between families, School Council, and staff that continues to strengthen student learning. 

Reporting and Assessment 

Report Cards for your child will be viewable on your MyCbe account Thursday, June 25.  If your child is on an IPP that will be sent out on Monday, June 22 and signature pages will be required to be collected by the end of the week.  Any questions about assessment and how to understand the report card see here, https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/curriculum/assessment-and-reporting/Pages/default.aspx 

Sports Day 

Sports Day will be happening rain or shine on Friday June 19.  Please have your child dress for the weather and be ready to be outside for the majority of the day.  Thank you in advance to all the parents that are supporting us by volunteering for this event. 

Upcoming Casino 

The Parent Association's 18th charity casino fundraiser is coming this fall! Why is this SO exciting? Funds raised at this event bring more experience and resources to our school. The last casino raised $82,995.30. Sign up to volunteer before the end of June and you will be entered to win an early bird draw prize! 

Sign Up to Volunteer: https://woodbineparents.com/casino/?  

Action Required: Outstanding School Fees Deadline 

What You Need to Do: 

Please log in to your MyCBE account as soon as possible to review any outstanding balances and submit your payment before the end of the school year. 

⚠️ Important Notice: Accounts with balances remaining unpaid beyond 180 calendar days may be referred to a third-party collection agency. 

Please follow this link for more detailed information:  Outstanding School Fees. 

School Council/Parent Association 

Did you know? Many of the experiences and opportunities students enjoy at Woodbine are made possible through School Council/Parent Association. Through Casinos, volunteering, and family support, they facilitate meaningful experiences that benefit students across our school. Follow along with our #BecauseOfSchoolCouncil campaign on Instagram (@woodbinecbe) as we highlight just some of the ways their impact is felt. 

#BecauseOfSchoolCouncil: We extend our sincere gratitude to the School Council for their generous support of our school residencies. Without their funding and dedication, our recent Opera residency would not have been possible. 

Woodcreek Tree Planting Event

Volunteers Needed! Join the Woodcreek Tree Ambassadors on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM to help beautify our green spaces by planting 260 trees in Woodlands Park! Meet at the Woodlands Park Baseball Diamond (24 St SW), volunteers of all ages will work alongside City of Calgary Parks and Open Spaces team members to learn proper planting techniques and tree care. This family-friendly event includes activities for kids, though children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. To learn more and secure your spot, please register here on Eventbrite. 

Registration Open for Grade 6 students transitioning to Junior High - My Transit Ride 

In August, the CBE and Calgary Transit will offer a transit bus orientation program called "My Transit Ride" for junior high and high school students transitioning to Calgary Transit. 

The program is about an hour long and consists of a 20-minute presentation by Calgary Transit, followed by an orientation of a transit bus. Staff from CBE Transportation and Calgary Transit will be available for information and/or questions.  

Sessions are free but families are encouraged to register to attend. Registration opened on Monday, May 25. 

We are excited to offer this safety training and transit orientation to increase student comfort levels and ability to ride Calgary Transit safely and efficiently. 

More information and resources can be found on the CBE webpage: Calgary Transit Orientations 

Registration for 2026-27 School Bus Transportation  

Apply now for School bus service for 2026-27 school year: 

https://woodbine.cbe.ab.ca/news/apply-now-for-yellow-school-bus-service-for-2026-2027 

Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Service levels and fees are outlined below. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.) 

Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. 

Confirmed routes will be posted in MyCBE in August.   

Yearbook For Sale – Deadline June 19 

You can now purchase your yearbook through Lifetouch.  Follow the  Yearbook Link and enter in Woodbine’s code, 8893926. Yearbooks will be ready for pickup in the fall of the next school year. 

Upcoming Dates: 

June 25 – Gr 6 – Farewell 

June 25 – Report Cards viewable – last day to print is July 31  

June 26 – Last day of school – dismissal 1:05 pm – Happy Summer – see you on Aug 31!   

Kindergarten Fridays Upcoming Schedule:  

June 26 – Kindergarten PM