October

• Oct. 29 - Grade 1 and 2: Teacher's Pet

• Oct. 30 - Group A Kindergarten Celebrate Halloween

• Oct. 31 - Happy Halloween! Snake parade at 1:15 p.m.

November

• Nov. 1 - Hot Lunch - Purple Perogy - Orders close at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28
• Nov. 4 - Grade 4: Enviro-service Station Field Trip
• Nov. 5-11 - Veterans' Week
• Nov. 6 - Early Dismissal 2:13 p.m.
• Nov. 6 - Jersey Day - Come to school representing your favourite team
• Nov. 7 - Rock Your Mocs
• Nov. 8 - Remembrance Day Service at 10:45 a.m.
• Nov. 8 - Poppies for Peace Donations for the Royal Canadian Legion
• Nov. 8 - Indigenous Veterans' Day
• Nov. 10-16 - Métis Week
• Nov. 11-15 - No School - Fall Break
• Nov. 18 - Classes Resume
• Nov. 18-22 - Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
• Nov. 19 - School Council and Parent Association Meetings at 6:30 p.m.
• Nov. 22 - Hot Lunch - Cobs & Booster Juice - Orders close Nov. 14
• Nov. 25 - Term 1 Celebration: Fitset Ninja Winter Obstacle Course
• Nov. 26 - Term 1 Celebration: Fitset Ninja Winter Obstacle Course
• Nov. 29 - Report Cards (Term 1)

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

It's almost time for our little ghouls and goblins to walk the halls in their spooky Halloween costumes! Please help us keep things safe and fun for all students when preparing your child's costume. Here are our guidelines:

• masks will only be worn during the parade but will stay in the locker for regular class time
• please ensure masks are not too scary/grotesque for our youngest students
• please leave weapons at home

On Wednesday, October 30 at 1:15 p.m. our Kindergarten Group A class will tour the school and show off their costumes as they celebrate Halloween a day early at school.

On Thursday, October 31 at 1:15 p.m. we will kick off our Halloween celebrations with a snake parade. Students will wander throughout the school picking up other classes along the way. Families are welcome to line our hallways to watch the snake parade. Following the parade, students will return to their classrooms to participate in a variety of Halloween themed activities.

The Woodbridge Parent Association and team of dedicated volunteers help coordinate and run our Hot Lunch program. All Hot Lunch orders will be communicated to families via the school weekly newsletter and on the school's website. Orders can be placed using the Munch-a-lunch platform.

We are always looking for volunteers to help and generally need about 12 volunteers for an hour for each Hot Lunch. It is a great way to help out in the school. If you are interested, please can sign up here.

Please review the FAQ document for setup info. If you have any additional questions please email wbfpa.hotlunch@gmail.com.

Hot Lunch Schedule

Dec. 6 - Opa! - Orders close Nov. 28

Dec. 20 - TBD

This week we wanted to share some updated information about mental health resources available to all Albertans. If you have questions or need community supports, please contact our school counsellor at 780-464-3330.

1. Alberta Health Services Help in Tough Times is an up-to-date and comprehensive website where Albertans of all ages can quickly find information about coping and stress management, access to community support services and virtual mental health supports.
2. Hope for All - Immediate Help Phone Numbers
3. Alberta Health Services has a text resources and service called Text4Hope.
4. Youth Help Card

Important Mental Health Numbers

• Addiction Helpline – 1-866-332-2322
• Bullying Helpline: 1-888-456-2323 (bullyfreealberta.ca)
• Children's Mental Health Crisis Line: 780-427-4491 (albertahealthservices.ca)
• Community Resources – 211 Alberta
• Crisis Text Line - Text CONNECT to 741741
• Family Violence – Find Supports – 310-1818
• Income Supports – 1-866-644-5135
• Kids Help Phone – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
• Mental Health Helpline – 1-877-303-2642

Alberta Health Services offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of October 2024 sessions is now available.