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Netball Alberta Residency in PE May 5-9

We are pleased to offer netball instruction for all students through Netball Alberta during the week of May 5-9.  This residency is possible through the generosity of the Woodlands School Council – it is free for all students.    

Netball is a team sport played by two teams of seven players on a rectangular court with a goal at each end. The objective is to score by throwing the ball through a ring attached to a post, while preventing the opposing team from scoring. It involves passing, shooting, and strategic movement, with players assigned specific positions and movement restrictions.  

Bell Times Adjustment and Transportation for 2025-2026

Alberta Education’s School Transportation Amendment Regulation means the travel distance (1.6 km for K-6) must now be calculated by the driving distance from a student’s home to the front door of the school. Changes to walk zones across the CBE have resulted in school bell time adjustments to accommodate increased in transportation.

Woodlands’ bell times for 2025-2026 will be:

On May 7, we expect that a message will be sent to all families from CBE about the change in walk zones/transportation zones with an explanation of the changes. Walk Zone maps (including one for Woodlands School) should be available on that date on the CBE website, Find a School Tool. 

Beginning May 8, transportation registration for eligible riders will be available in your MyCBE account. 

Creations Child Care

Creations Child Care is very excited to be joining Woodlands School this coming September 2025. We will be offering out of school care for children Grades K-6.

Open 7:00 am - 5:45 pm, including Non-Instructional Days, Fall Break, Spring Break, Teachers Convention, and Early Dismissal Days.

Registrations are first come first served basis. Spaces are limited. Subsidy Available.

For more information, please visit www.creationschildcareinc.com or call Jane Winter at 403-399-0085.

School Council Fundraising and Events

Nourishing Your Family – Raising Confident Eaters with Food and Body Trust with Lesley Langille, RD

Feeling overwhelmed with feeding your picky eater?  I’ve got you!  Together, let’s explore how to make mealtimes less anxious while helping our kids become confident eaters. 

Date:  Monday, May 26 6-7 PM at Woodlands School

RSVP with number of attendees to: woodlandsschoolcouncilyyc@gmail.com

🥩 Steak Fundraiser – Order Now! 🥩

Looking for an easy and delicious way to support our school? Woodlands Elementary is offering locally grown AAA Top Sirloin steaks—perfect for grilling season!

$120 per box (24 steaks, 5oz each)

• Frozen in packs of 2 (12 packs per box)
• Grain-fed, gluten-free, and aged for premium flavor
• Cut & packaged in High River

📅 Order by: May 4
 📍 Pickup: May 8 at Woodlands School

To place an order, email Tina at tina_boo21@hotmail.com.

Thank you for supporting our school community!

Get Your Garden Ready for Summer!   

Skip the garden centre or big box hardware store. Woodlands School Council is once again partnering with Growing Smiles to offer a variety of beautiful plants, including patio planters, hanging baskets, ferns, geraniums, petunias, marigolds, assorted herbs and veggies, and more!

• Place your orders at:  woodlandscalgary.growingsmilesfundraising.com
• Order by: May 20
• Pick-up: June 5

Woodlands Hawaiian Family Dance 

Our School Council is holding a family dance on Thursday, May 15 from 6-8 PM. Flyers were sent home April 15, tickets must be ordered in advance (by May 9) and children must be accompanied by an adult supervisor for the duration of the event.

• Tickets: $5/child

Two Easy Ways to Support Woodlands School!

We’re now set up with Benevity and SkipTheDepot, making it easier than ever to support our school!

Woodlands School Council - Healthy Hunger – Fun Lunch! 

School Council has once again organized, an available for purchase lunch, for students in Grades 1-6 through Healthy Hunger. Place order minimum of 5 days ahead. Upcoming dates for the last fun lunch of 2024-25: 

• May 21 – IHOP

Getting Ready for Junior High Workshop

A 1.5 hour session for parents and students to attend together. Topics to be addressed include: Organization of materials, Managing time, Goal-setting, Setting up a successful homework routine, Effective study skills. Presenter will be Dr. Meadow Schroeder

• In-Person #202, 8330 Fairmount Dr SE   May 21, 20256:00 - 7:30 pm
• Register via Phone or Email:  403-689-1403   SWFRN@growwithtrellis.ca

Woodlands Community Association

Mini basketball program begins May 7 – this is a free program for WCA members. 

Tween glow party is scheduled for May 30.