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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.  

Whole School Photo – May 12 10:30 am

Lifetouch will be taking our whole school photo at 10:30 am on Monday, May 12.  This photo will be available for families to purchase from Lifetouch.  To order your photo, go to mylifetouch.ca. Picture Day Id: EVCZVRZWK. Cost is $15.00 (plus 5% sales tax). Photo orders are due before May 12 to ensure delivery for year end. A large whole school photo will be displayed at Woodlands School for years to come.

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 2025-26 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.

Celebrating Our Volunteers!

The staff and students at Woodlands School thank all our volunteers for their support and contributions this year to Woodlands School.  All our volunteers are invited to attend our Volunteer tea on Friday, May 30 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Please RSVP to woodlands@cbe.ab.ca.  

Support heart health with Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is participating in Jump Rope for Heart – a fundraiser that will encourage our students to get active, build healthy habits and give back. Over the coming weeks we’ll be practicing some awesome skipping and heart-pumping activities!

• We’ll be learning about Heart & Stroke’s Easy Healthy Habits to keep our hearts and brains strong and healthy to help prevent heart disease and stroke.

• It all leads up to our Jump Event Day, where we’ll celebrate what we’ve learned and the funds we’ve raised!  

(see attachment for more info)  Jump Rope for Heart

Jump Event Day: Friday, June 6th

 Register Now and make a donation!

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Planning for Next Year 2024-2025

As we begin our planning for next year it is helpful for us to have accurate enrollment numbers. If you know your child will not be returning to Woodlands School next year, please contact the office 403-777-8640 or email woodlands@cbe.ab.ca.

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 – Pickup ! 🥩

 Locally grown AAA Top Sirloin steaks!

 📍 Pickup: May 8 from 3:30 to 6:00 PM at Woodlands School

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

🎉 End-of-Year Carnival Raffle Baskets! 🎟️

Flyers were sent home with requests for items for the themed raffle baskets.📦 Please send donations with students or drop them off at the school office by June 9, 2025

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

Woodlands Community Association

Tween glow party is scheduled for May 30 (see attached).