January 31, 2025
December Reminders
Wolverine Weekly Update
January 31, 2025
Upcoming Dates and Events
February
Feb. 1 - New Student and Kindergarten Registration Begins
Feb. 3 - Fundraiser Information for We❤️WBF
Feb. 3 & 4 - Scholastic Book Fair - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 3 - Parent Teacher Interviews - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 4 - Lockdown Safety Drill
Feb. 4 - Parent Teacher Interviews - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 5 - Early Dismissal - Students dismissed at 2:13 p.m.
Feb. 5 - Spirit Day - Wear red, pink and/or white
Feb. 6 & 7 - No School: Teacher's Convention
Feb. 10-24 - Returning Student Registration Open until February 23
Feb. 10-15 - Random Acts of Kindness Week
Feb. 14 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons
Feb. 17 - No School: Family Day
Fe. 19 - WBF Spirit Wear Last Day to Order!
Feb. 21 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons
Feb. 21 - Kindergarten (both classes) - Field Trip
Feb. 21 - Grade 6 Field Trip
Feb. 24 - Grades 1& 2 - In-school Field Trip
Feb. 26 - Pink Shirt Day
Feb. 28 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons
Be sure to check out our school calendar.
Woodbridge Spirit Wear Clothing Order
Welcome to the 2025 Woodbridge Farms Spirit Wear store!
- All items are custom made, no returns or refunds will be considered.
- All items will be delivered to the school.
- Size charts can be found with each item on the store.
The store will close on February 19. No late orders will be accepted.
Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4
Families can purchase books from the Fair in person during our Parent-Teacher Student Interviews. Our Library Learning Commons will receive a percentage of all sales and earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for classroom furniture, resources, and (of course) more books! Our book fairs accept debit, credit, Mydoh, and Apple Pay.
Featured Books, and digital flyers can be found on our Woodbridge Farms Book Fair Website.
Thank you for your support!
Junior High Open Houses
Many junior highs across the Division are hosting open houses to share information about courses and programs to help families make informed decisions during the 2025-26 new student registration and returning student registration season.
Learn more about everything EIPS has to offer by attending one or more school open houses or alternative program information sessions at a school near you.
- Ardrossan Junior/Senior High: February 10 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- F.R. Haythorne Junior High: February 4 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Sherwood Heights Junior High: February 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Safety Reminders for Drop-Off and Pick-Up
We kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of all students during drop-off and pick-up times.
Bus Lane: Please do not park in the bus lane during drop-off and pick-up times. It’s essential to keep this area clear for buses to safely load and unload students.
Crosswalk Safety: Remind students to use the marked crosswalks when crossing the parking lot or roadways. Cutting across the staff parking lot or other areas can be dangerous.
By working together, we can ensure a safe and smooth experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation.
Returning Student Registration 2025-26
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) returning student registration process for 2025-26 takes place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Through an online form, families will confirm the school and program their child will attend next year or advise the Division if they aren’t returning. For students who want to attend a non-designated school next year, these requests must be submitted through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space.
On February 10, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for each pre-kindergarten to Grade 11 student will receive an email through Permission Click with a link to the form. If your family hasn’t received any Permission Click forms this school year, contact the school office so we can investigate any technical issues before registration season.
2025-26 School Fees Feedback Survey
We value your input on school fees for the 2025-26 school year as part of our annual consultation process. During the January School Council meeting, we discussed the fee process and ways families can provide feedback.
To share your thoughts, please complete the 2025-26 WBF School Fees Feedback Survey.
At our March School Council meeting, we will present the proposed fees for 2025-26 before submitting them for approval. Details about current fees and the survey are available on the Fees page of our school website.
School Fundraiser
AHS: Caregiver Series
Here are some awesome, FREE, upcoming opportunities for learning around mental health and wellness, here in Strathcona County!
AMH Education Sessions Newsletter - Jan Feb 2025
Understanding Anxiety Series
Part 1: An Introduction
This session will distinguish between normal worries and anxiety that is no longer helpful or productive and will help participants to identify signs that they or their child/youth may be experiencing anxiety.
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 2: Calming Our Bodies
In this session, we will review how the body reacts to stress triggers, ways we can start to notice the body’s stress responses, and strategies for regulating ourselves, children, and youth.
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 3: Settling Our Minds
In this session, we will look at how anxiety can lead to negative thoughts and thinking traps that can hold us back. Strategies for encouraging more realistic thinking will be discussed.
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 4: Overcoming Avoidance
In this session, we will discuss how avoidance of stressors can increase our stress response over time. We will discuss ways to manage stressful situations in steps and effective coping skills.
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Technology and the Teenage Brain-Digital Wellness for Families
Technology is a huge part of our children’s lives. Come together to discuss how modern technology can impact the developing teenage brain. As we review some of the risks and benefits of technology use, parents and teens will reflect on ways to stay safer and more balanced in their use of technology to better support positive mental health.
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
For caregivers and youth (Grades 7-12) to attend together.
To register for any of these sessions, click HERE