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Teacher Pages & Blogs - Woodbine School
Please check out your child’s Teacher’s Blog, that get updated biweekly
Woodbine Weekly – Oct 12 – Oct 16
Monday Oct 12 | Thanksgiving – No School |
Tuesday Oct 13 | Alien In-Line |
Wednesday Oct 14 | Alien In-Line Leadership Theme Day: Student-Teacher swap dress up day |
Thursday Oct 15
| Alien In-Line Gr 6 Vaccinations (AND any students (Gr 2-5) who require catch-up for previously consented vaccines) |
Friday Oct 16 | Kindergarten PM attends |
Upcoming Halloween Dance put on by School Council on October 22 6pm-8pm
For tickets and to sign up as a volunteer: https://woodbineparents.com/dance/
Late Arrivals
If your child arrives at school after the 9:04 AM entry bell, please ensure they check in at the main office before heading to class. This step allows us to update our attendance records and ensure all students are safely accounted for.
Central Fees Updates
Student supplies, lunch supervision, transportation and musical instrument rental fees will all be posted on students’ accounts on Oct. 15.
October Spirit Days
Get ready to show off your school pride this month! Our Gr 6 Leadership Team has put together three awesome theme days for October. Participation is completely optional, but the fun is guaranteed:
- Wednesday, Oct 14 – The Great Role Reversal: Students, dress up like teachers! Teachers, dress up like students! Time to see who pulls off whose style best.
- Wednesday, Oct 21 – Crazy Spooky Hair Day: Break out the hair gel, wild colors, and creepy accessories.
- Friday, Oct 30 – Costume Day: Wear your favorite Halloween costume to school and get into the spooky Halloween spirit!
The Parent Association’s 18th charity casino fundraiser - Oct 24-25
Can you volunteer for one shift at our charity casino fundraiser? 8 hr and 4.5 hr shifts are available. We still need 8 more volunteers!
Filling the roster will bring more than $80,000 to Woodbine School - over $2,000 per volunteer shift! This fundraiser is all or nothing: every shift must be filled, or the school receives $0.
When: October 24 and 25 (this is over a weekend)
Where: Cowboys Casino
No experience is necessary. Training is provided onsite, the roles are straightforward, and every volunteer receives a complimentary meal.
Funds support field trips, classroom technology, in-school experiences and other opportunities for Woodbine students.
Draw Prize: Sign up by October 1 for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card
"It's literally the easiest job I've done in my life" - first time volunteer, now a 3rd time volunteer
Thank you for supporting Woodbine!
Healthy Hunger
A portion of all proceeds from Healthy Hunger are donated back to the school and used to support school wide initiatives.
Ordering and payment are completed through the Healthy Hunger website and for Grade 1-6 students.
How it works:
- Log in to Healthy Hunger
- Create a profile for your student(s) by selecting "Add Student" and entering their details, school name, and teacher.
- If your student(s) already have a profile, please update their classroom/teacher information for the new school year.
- Place your orders and pay online. Families may place orders for the entire school year at one time if desired.
- Orders close five days before each lunch date, so please ensure your order is submitted before the deadline.
Date | Restaurant |
October 21 | Subway |
November 18 | IHOP |
December 9 | A and W |
January 20 | Mary Browns |
Feb 10 | Edo Japan |
March 10 | Little Ceasar’s |
April 22 | A and W |
May 19 | Subway |
June 16 | Taco Time |
Free Online Well-Being Sessions for Families and Caregivers
Parents and guardians are invited to a live online series focused on supporting child and youth well-being. Hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with experts from the Calgary community, these sessions are designed to equip families with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today.
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series
School Council
Please mark your calendars! Below are the scheduled dates for our School Council meetings for the upcoming school year:
Oct 27
Nov 17
Dec 15
Jan 19
Feb 23
Mar 16
Apr 20
May 18
Jun 15
Upcoming Dates
Oct 13-21 – Alien in Line Skating Residency
Oct 19 – No School (Non-Instructional Day)
Oct 21 – Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Subway
Oct 22 – Halloween Dance - 6:00-8:00 pm at the school
Oct 23 – Kindergarten AM attends
Oct 24-25 – The Parent Association’s 18th charity casino fundraiser
Oct 27 – School Council Meeting – 6:00 pm
Oct 30 – School Development Plan and Fee Report to parents posted on Woodbine Website
Oct 30 – Kindergarten PM attends
Nov 4 – Photo Retakes
Nov 6 – Kindergarten AM attends
Nov 11-13 – Fall Break (No School)
Nov 17 – School Council 6pm
Nov 18 – Fun Lunch - iHOP
Nov 20 – Kindergarten PM attends
Nov 26 – Parent/Teacher Conferences (5pm-8pm) (No School for Kindergarten Only)
Nov 27 – P/T Conferences (9am-1pm) - No School for all Students