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Woodlands’ Outdoor Classroom

We’re thrilled to announce the near completion of our brand-new Outdoor Classroom—a vibrant, hands-on learning space designed to connect students with nature and spark curiosity beyond the walls of the school.

This special area features comfortable seating of Kootenai Brownstone boulders, and surrounding trees and shrubs that invite exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Teachers will use the space for learning connections before and after visits to Fish Creek Park, science investigations, reading circles, art projects, and more—helping students discover that learning truly happens everywhere!

A heartfelt thank you to our Woodlands School Council who made this project possible. Your generosity and hard work have created a lasting resource that will inspire students for years to come.

Stay tuned for our official opening event and updates as our classes begin using the space. 

Healthy Hunger

This year, Woodlands School Council will organize ‘fun lunches” through the Healthy Hunger application.  Please visit www.healthyHunger.ca and click Register Your Student.  After your account is created, you will be able to view all up-coming Fun Lunches, place orders and then pay for your orders by credit card. (More information on creating an account: Woodlands Healthy Hunger)

The following lunches are planned so far (place your order 5 days in advance):

• November 6 - IHOP
• November 20 – Boston Pizza
• December 18 – Waffles & Chix

If your student is absent on the day of the Fun Lunch, we will hold the lunch for you to pick up if you contact the school before lunch on that day otherwise the lunch will be donated or discarded.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is always a very special event in schools. Our honoring of this special day will take place in classrooms this year, due to the shortened time we had to prepare for this event. A number of resources have been shared among teachers to create an age-appropriate and respectful learning experience for Remembrance Day. Possibilities include:  the Lest We Forget and How We Remember online event from the Calgary Public Library, a range of online story links and videos with topics of peace, kindness, freedom and service, including stories of Canadian service people past and present, learning activities focused on art and writing, and a whole school message on Friday, November 7 at 11 AM including a moment of silence. Each student will receive a poppy and sticker from the 2025 Poppy Campaign. Poppies are available to all in our school office for a small donation.  

We hope to return to an in-person event next school year where family members can join us.

Reminder | Dogs on School Grounds

A reminder to our school community that according to City of Calgary Bylaw on Responsible Pet Ownership dogs are not permitted on school grounds or around playgrounds.  The bylaw includes the direction below:

• The Owner of a dog must ensure that such dog does not enter or remain in or on:
• A School Ground, Playground, Sports Field, Golf Course, Cemetery, Wading or Swimming Area; or
• Any other area where dogs are prohibited by posted signs.
• The Owner of a dog must ensure that such dog does not enter or remain in the park, or any part thereof, where the dog is within five (5) meters of a Play Structure, a Wading or Swimming area, a sports Field, a Golf Course or a Cemetery.

Thank you for your consideration of others.  

Lunch Supervision – Registration Deadline End of September

A reminder to families to register for Lunch Supervision Services for those students bringing their lunch to school. Woodlands School has a 4-day a week Monday to Thursday program. Students must be registered for the Lunch Supervision program through MyCBE. For more information visit our Lunch Supervision page. Registration is required now. The fee will be applied to your MyCBE Account mid October.  Waivers are available through your MyCBE account to low-income families for this fee.

Quest Theatre Whole School Performance – Thursday, November 13 1:30 PM

The Understandable Girl is a story of the importance of a first friendship between a young Canadian girl and young Ukrainian refugee told through the universal language of creative play and puppetry using English and easily understood Ukrainian. The play demonstrates how little imagination it takes to understand someone if you really listen.  This one-hour performance focuses on themes of friendship, similarities and differences, and Ukrainian Culture.

Terry Fox Donations

Woodlands collected $865.00 for the Terry Fox Foundation through the generosity of our learning community. Thanks to all who contributed!

Alien In-Line Skating

The Alien In-Line Skating residency runs November 17, 18, 19, 20, 24 and 25. This residency of in-line skating is for students in grades 1-6.  Each class has 3 periods of 1 hour each to skate during the residency. Thanks to the Woodlands School Council for their generous support of this activity for students. 

An Acknowledgment of Risk form will be sent home with students this week and must be returned for your child to participate in the in-line skating program. As well, please bring your own bike helmet.  Alien Inline will provide all the necessary equipment and supplies for each student and for those who forget their helmets.

School Conferences

School Conferences will be held the evening of Thursday, November 27 (kindergarten will have times available during the day) and in the morning on Friday, November 28.  These meetings will be held in person at Woodlands School and are an important component of our reporting process to parents  The conference is designed as an opportunity for teachers to update parents and guardians on their child’s progress. Parents/guardians can book their 15 minute conference time on-line using MyCBE starting Saturday, November 22, until Tuesday, November 25. 

Parent Sign In > MyCBE > myCBE Apps > my School Conferences

How to Book a Conference

School Council Fundraisers

The Woodlands School Council is raising funds to support activities in the school!

Get a Head-start on the Holidays with Festive Trimmings

 Prepare for the season while supporting Woodlands Elementary students in two ways:

Growing Smiles

Woodlands School Council is selling festive plants and poinsettias for the holiday season. All profit goes directly to supporting our teachers and students!

• Order at: https://woodlandscalgary.growingsmilesfundraising.com
• Order by Nov. 11. Pick-up available on November 27 and 28.

50/50

Win some extra cash for the holidays! Purchase your 50/50 tickets online at https://woodlandsschool.rafflenexus.com.

Order deadline Dec. 11 and winners drawn Dec. 12. Last year's prizes amounted to over $1,200!

Volunteer at Woodlands School’s Casino Fundraiser!

Support Woodland School · Casino events raise thousands for essential programs, classroom resources

It’s Easy & Social · No experience needed. Meet great people, enjoy snacks, and help your community

Professional Perks · Volunteering looks great on a resume and builds teamwork skills.

• Where and When: Deerfoot Inn & Casino – February 22 and 23, 2026
• Watch for communications in Woodlands School weekly updates for volunteer opportunities!
• Contact: Courtney Y. - woodlandscasino@gmail.com

Dress for Success!

Click above for a reminder to dress for the changing Calgary weather.