APRIL

• Apr. 4: CLB Transition Visit for Grade 6 Students
• Apr. 7-11: Education Week
• Apr. 7: Goota Inuit Presentation
• Apr. 7: Art Walk Volunteers for Decorations at 1:30 p.m.
• Apr. 10: Gr. 3 Ukrainian Village Field Trip (3G/3R/3M)
• Apr: 10: Art Walk Volunteers for Decorations at 10:00 a.m.
• Apr. 11: Hot Lunch - Jugo Juice
• Apr.11: Grade 7 Transitioning Workshop for Grade 6 Students
• 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: Earth Day
• Apr. 23: Administrative Professionals’ Day
• 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 2: Professional Learning Day - No School for Students

May 3: Run Wild

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

Welcome back from Spring Break! Or should we say… Second Winter Break? Despite the calendar promising us spring, our students returned to a playground covered in snow!

Our April Fools’ spirit was in full swing! If your child came home insisting that our main bulletin board was upside down, they weren’t pulling a prank on you.

This month's Spirit Day was Neon Day, and our hallways looked like a walking highlighter collection. Students and staff rocked their brightest, boldest, most electric outfits, proving that school spirit shines extra bright when you add a little neon.

It’s been a week of unexpected fun, and we’re so glad to have your amazing kids back!

Did you know that only 62% of our Term 2 report cards have been viewed by WBF families? Let's get our numbers up 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.

We believe that our students' voices matter! 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!

Education Week takes place April 7-11. Led by the Alberta Teachers’ Association and Alberta School Councils’ Association, the annual event is celebrated by school communities provincewide with activities focused on the importance of education.

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.

Apr. 11 - Jugo Juice

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.

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

EIPS prepares a budget in the spring based on projected enrolment, funding, estimated costs and Board of Trustees budget priorities. Before the Division can finalize its budget for the next school year, we need to wait for the provincial government to provide the funding manual for school authorities and EIPS’ funding profile. This year’s funding manual is expected to be released in early April and the funding profile should be available mid-March. EIPS plans to publish its spring budget in May. Learn more