APRIL

• Apr. 16: Round 2 of Gr. 6 Immunizations
• Apr. 17: Gr. 6 In-School Field Trip
• Apr. 17: Gr. 4 Muttart Field Trip

• Apr. 18: No School: Good Friday
• Apr. 21: No School: Easter Monday
• Apr. 22: Bottle Drive for Make-A-Wish Foundation from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• Apr. 22: Earth Day
• Apr. 22-25: Shoe Drive
• Apr. 23: Administrative Professionals’ Day
• Apr. 23: Last day to place orders for Spring Flowers Fundraiser
• Apr. 27 to May 4: National Volunteer Week
• Apr. 29: Gr. 3 In-School Field Trip

May

May 1: Art Walk & Spring Concert - 5:30-6:30 p.m.

May 1: Hot Lunch Orders Close for Italian Centre on May 9

May 2: No School: Professional Learning Day

May 3: Run Wild

May 7: Early Dismissal at 2:13 p.m.

May 7: Spirit Day: Wacky Socks & Sandals/Hats On! for Mental Health

May 9: Gr. 1 Arbor Day Field Trip - more details to come

May 13: 2025-26 Kindergarten Information Night 5:30-6:30 p.m.

May 13: School Council and Parent Association Meetings 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

70% of our Term 2 report cards have been viewed by WBF families... let's continue to get our numbers rise to 100% of our parents and caregivers opening their child's report card!

Term 2 report cards are now available online and can be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Log in to your account and click on the “Report Card” button in the left-hand sidebar. If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-464-3330.

The Student Voice Forum is a special opportunity for class representatives from each grade to meet with school administrators and share their classmates’ thoughts, ideas, and suggestions. These forums focus on three key areas:

• School Experience & Environment: What do students love about our school, and how can we make it an even better place to learn and grow?

• Student Well-Being & Support: Are there ways we can better support students—academically, socially, or emotionally?

• School Events & Activities: What events, clubs, or activities do students want more of, and how can we make school events even more fun and inclusive?

By giving students a platform to share their perspectives, we’re helping them become confident communicators, thoughtful problem-solvers, and active members of our school community. We’re proud to partner with them in making our school the best it can be!

Keep shoes out of the landfill and onto the feet of those that need them this Earth Week!

Bring any pair of shoes or boots to school April 21-25 for your chance to win great prizes courtesy of GFL Environmental.

Shoes are sent to soles4souls.org to help those in need. For more information visit strathcona.ca/shoes.

Meet Madi, a brave Grade 4 student at Woodbridge Farms who has an inspiring story to share. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age, Madi faced many health challenges, including multiple hospital stays in 2022. But everything changed at the end of that year when she started a new medication that brought her CF into remission—an incredible turning point in her journey.

In 2023, Madi received her Wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, enjoying an unforgettable trip with her family. Now, she’s determined to give back and help other children experience the same joy. Madi is participating in the Hero’s Challenge for Make-A-Wish on May 1, with an ambitious goal of raising $10,000!

To support her mission, Madi and her classmates are organizing a bottle drive and would love the support of our school community.

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 22
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
📍 Location: Woodbridge Farms School – Look for the trailer in the parking lot

Bring in your empty bottles and help us fill the trailer for this heartwarming cause!

Can’t make it to the bottle drive but still want to support Madi’s goal? Donations can be made directly to her team, the Health Heroes, here:
🔗 Donate to Health Heroes

For any questions, please contact the school at 780-464-3330. Let’s rally behind Madi and help make more wishes come true!

Our popular Spring Flowers Fundraiser is back—just in time for Mother’s Day! This year, you can purchase a variety of beautiful blooms as well as tomatoes, strawberries, and herbs.

Thanks to feedback from families last year, we’re partnering with a new greenhouse to provide even better quality plants.

How to Order:
Place your order through Munch-a-lunch by April 23.

Pick-Up Details:
Orders will be available for pick-up at the school on Thursday, May 8 between 3:00–5:30 p.m..

Volunteers Needed:
We’d love your help! Click here to see available volunteer times.

Where the Funds Go:
Your support directly benefits our students and school community. Funds raised in past years have helped support:

• Classroom resources (e.g., decodable books)

• Technology enhancements (e.g., Smart Boards)

• Transportation for swim lessons

• Grade 6 farewell celebrations

• Terry Fox Run

• School Spirit Day

• Fit Set Ninja

Thank you for helping our school grow—literally and figuratively!

Orders can be placed on Munch a Lunch and will close on May 1 and May 15.

May 9 - Italian Centre - Orders Close May 1

May 23 - Purple Perogy - Orders Close May 15

Generally, we need about 12 volunteers for each hot lunch for only 1 hour. It is a great way to help out in the school! Please sign up here.

Junior high schools across EIPS are hosting information nights for all Grade 6 students and their families—taking place in April and May. Make sure to attend to learn everything you need to know about the junior high programs at your child’s school. Those who attend will also have a chance to:

• meet the teachers;
• tour the school and classrooms;
• learn about the upcoming curriculum; and
• ask questions.

For specific dates and times, see: EIPS Junior High Information Sessions 2025

Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Woodbridge Farms upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on Tuesday, May 13. You’ll get to:

• tour the school;
• meet the teachers;
• gain insight on play-based learning; and
• see what a typical day looks like.

Kindergarten Information Night 2025:

Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Location: Woodbridge Farms Elementary - School Library

To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more.

Additional information about Woodbridge Farms’ kindergarten program is available on the school website.

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, growth opportunities and how it supports students in achieving the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

April Spotlight: cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences

· Raising the Bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS

· Power of Kindness: Creating welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe learning environments in schools

· Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure are supporting learning

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2025-28

Students with unpaid school or field trip fees will not be able to participate in any remaining field trips for the 2024-25 school year. If your child’s class is attending a field trip and they are unable to join, an alternate program will be provided at the school.

Field trips are co-curricular activities designed to enhance classroom learning, but they are not required to meet curriculum outcomes. Our school operates on a cost-recovery, non-profit basis, meaning fees collected go directly toward covering the costs of these experiences.

To review your school fee information for the 2024-25 school year, please log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and select “Student Fees” where you can view and pay any outstanding fees online.

If you need assistance or would like to discuss a payment plan, please contact the school at 780-464-3330, and we’d be happy to help.

National Volunteer Week takes place April 27 to May 4. On behalf of the Board of Trustees at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), I want to say a giant thank you to all EIPS volunteers. This year’s theme is Volunteers Make Waves, and that’s certainly true in our Division. No matter whether you’ve chaperoned a field trip, helped out at a hot lunch day or provided support in a classroom—every time you’ve stepped in a school—you’ve made a ripple effect that washes over your community. These waves of positivity, hard work and dedication build up and make a momentous impact on a student’s experience at school.

So, thank you again for being a part of our ocean at EIPS. The waves you’ve made—and will continue to create—all contribute to our collective goals of ensuring learning and working environments sustain student learning and amplifying the importance of public education in our province. This National Volunteer Week, I encourage everyone to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours put into supporting student growth and achievement at schools across the Division.

Cathy Allen
Chair, EIPS Board of Trustees

Check out the Strathcona County Family Resource Network Spring Program Guide for information on FREE programs and services for Strathcona County families.

Caregiver session for supporting your child at home with math. See the details in the poster below.