Events
Woodlands Terry Fox Run
On Friday October 9 (rescheduled) students will be taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run. Our school is proud to play an important role in supporting cancer research. Through our participation in the Terry Fox School Run, we hope to encourage leadership in our students and create positive agents of change in our wonderful school community.
Families who wish to make a donation to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research during the months of September/October can do so on the Woodlands School Terry Fox Fundraising Site (no cash donations please). We have raised $275 to date! The whole school will once again be running together outside in the block leading up to 12:40 pm dismissal. If you would like to volunteer, you are welcome to contact the main office at Woodlands@cbe.ab.ca or call 403-777-8640. All volunteers must have a valid CPS security clearance.
Halloween Cakesicle orders due date extended to October 9
Subscribe to the School Calendar
Please click Woodlands School Events Calendar and scroll to the bottom to Subscribe for Desktop or Android; or Subscribe for Mac/iOS. The Calendar shows upcoming Residences, Field Trip, School Events, Conferences and PD Days. You can also select Instructional Calendar for the CBE. We will be updating the calendar for November onwards in the coming weeks.
Next Week
No School on Monday, October 12 - Thanksgiving
Wednesday, October 14 - Grade 6 vaccinations in afternoon
No School on Monday, October 19 - voting station at school
Messages for Parents
After School Dismissal
A reminder to families that there is no after school adult supervision at the playground or on the school grounds. Students are encouraged to leave the school to travel home after school, unless they are supervised by you at the playground or on school grounds. This really helps to reduce the likelihood of students in conflict with one another. We appreciate your support with this.
Reporting Late and Absent Students
At Woodlands School one of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our students arrive safely to school. Please report all late and/or absent students. Send emails to woodlands@cbe.ab.ca or call our attendance line at 403-777-8640 extension 1 to leave a message. Please do not call the office directly, as the mornings are very busy in the main office. If your child will be away for several days for any reason, emailing or calling the school with dates for an extended absence is required. When a student is away on an extended leave of two weeks or more, an Extended Absence Form must be completed by a legal guardian.
Get Involved
Woodlands Welcomes Volunteers
Are you wanting to Volunteer in your child’s classroom or on a field trip? All volunteers must have a valid police security check with the Calgary Police Service and have completed the Annual Volunteer Registration Form. Please see the CBE website for more information on volunteering, including the required registration and Police Information Check. All new volunteers must first register with the school (this can be done online through your MyCBE account - if you do not have a child in the school, please visit the school office). After registering with the school, parents wait for an email from Calgary Police Service – Record Check, to complete their police security check online. This ensures a voucher will be applied for the cost and there is no charge to parents. A copy of the security check will no longer be shared with schools. Volunteers must upload copy of their clearance to MyCBE/School Engage for approval before volunteering (or by email or in-person).
How to Stay Connected
Your MyCBE Account
Please ensure you have access to your MyCBE account. MyCBE is the simplest and most convenient way to book parent teacher conferences, register for school services (e.g., lunch supervision), apply for waivers, and pay fees including noon supervision services, drop-in lunch fees and field trips.
Using MyCBE for ALL fee payments is the preferred payment option for all CBE families when paying for school-based and board-based fees. Credit/Debit card payments can also be made at the school. No Cash or Cheques accepted in the school office.
Need help setting up your MyCBE Account or with submitting a waiver, please view the step by step instructions on the CBE website under Technical support for Student and Parents or phone 403-817-6373 or visit the school for assistance.
CBE & Community Offerings
CBE Caregiver Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community.
See Related Information for a poster with sessions designed to provide families with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today. Along with the poster, additional session details are available on our corporate website: Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series.
Free YMCA Pass for Grade 6 students
Every Grade 6 student in Calgary is eligible to receive a free YMCA 13-month membership to the YMCA, thanks to the generous support of the Calgary Flames Foundation. Learn more: https://www.ymcacalgary.org/grade6
Upcoming Events
Healthy Hunger - Fun Lunch
Throughout the school year our Parent Society holds fun lunches. Families can go online to order lunches for their children from a different restaurant each month. See the Woodlands Calendar for dates, click on 'Fun lunch' to find what restaurant has been chosen for that day. Lunches must be ordered at least 5 days before the date and will be delivered to the school.
Healthy Hunger Set up Healthy Hunger Parent Letter
All dates and restaurants are listed on the Lunchtime page.
School Council Updates
Thank-you to those who have accepted roles on Council for this year. Please see the Woodlands School website for full Council updates. Consider attending Council Meetings this year to stay in the know and support students in any way that suits your schedule and interest!
School Council page Parent Society page