MARCH

• Mar. 1: Ted Tchir Basketball Tournament - Good Luck Wolverines!
• Mar. 5: Early Dismissal at 2:13 p.m.
• Mar. 5: Western Wear Theme Day
• Mar. 6: CLB Band Zoo - Grade 6 Presentation at 10:45 a.m.
• Mar. 7: No School: Professional Learning Day for Staff
• Mar. 10: Clover Bar Junior High Visit Incoming Grade 7 Students

• Mar. 10-14: Substitute Appreciation Week

• Mar. 10-14: Week of Inspirational Math

• Mar. 11: School Council and Parent Association Meetings at 6:30 p.m. WBF Library

• Mar. 12: Last Day to submit orders for the Stawnichy's Fundraiser

• Mar. 14: Last Day of swimming lessons for Grade 5 Students

• Mar. 14: Hot Lunch - Popeye's (Orders close Mar. 6)

• Mar. 14: Term 2 Report Cards Available at 3:00 today on the Parent Portal.

• Mar. 14: Pi Day

• Mar. 15: Third Annual Bev Facey Falcons 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

• Mar. 17: St. Patrick's Day and Irish Dancers Performance - Wear Green

• Mar. 18 & 19: Beaverhill Bird Observatory Presentation (Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2)

• Mar. 21: No School: Schools closed to staff and students.

• Mar. 21: World Poetry Day

• Mar. 24-28: No School: Spring break: Schools closed to staff and students.

• Mar. 31: Classes Resume - Welcome Back!

• Mar. 31: National Indigenous Languages Day

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

February is the time of the year where we pause and look back at all we have accomplished in the first half of the school year. As a school community, we have done some AMAZING things! Learn more by checking out our WBF Mid-Point Review.

Come and cheer on our Woodbridge Wolverines as they partake in the Ted Tchir Elementary Basketball Tournament.

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025

Schedule: WBF Game Times: Court 2: 8:45-9:00, 9:00-9:15, 9:30-9:45 10:15-10:30 a.m.

Semi-finals: TBD Schools and Court - Time: 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Finals: TBD Schools and Court - Time: 10:45-11:00 a.m.

Location: Rudolph Hennig Junior High

• 9512 92 St, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 1C6

Food: There will be a concession stand with hotdogs available, so bring your appetite and enjoy a fun day of basketball!

Tournament Goal: Give Grade 6 players a chance to experience more basketball and build excitement for junior high!

Thank you to all the families who completed our fees survey! Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps guide our decisions for the 2025-26 school year.

Key Takeaways from the Survey

✔️ Most families are satisfied with the number of field trips and support a fee increase to maintain these opportunities.
✔️ The majority believe noon supervision fees are fair and should remain the same.
✔️ 75% of respondents value Grade 5 swimming lessons and want them to continue.
✔️ 87.5% are willing to pay higher fees for more/enhanced field trips.

Our Plan for our 2025-26 School Fees

🔹 We plan to implement a marginal increase in field trip fees to cover potential busing cost and admission rate increases.

🔹 We plan to increase our noon supervision fees (Grades 1-6) from $90 to $110 per student to reflect inflation, classified staff pay adjustments, and alignment with neighbouring schools.

🔹 The cost of extra-curricular activities will now be clearly outlined but only apply to students who choose to participate.
🔹 Schools operate on a cost recovery basis and are non-profit.

🔹 Preview the 2025-26 School Fee Schedule by clicking on the link.

Want to discuss this or other school topics? Join us at our next School Council Meeting on March 11 at 6:30 PM. We’d love to hear from you! Thank you for your continued support!

On February 26, we proudly took part in Pink Shirt Day, a special day dedicated to spreading kindness, inclusion, and respect. Throughout the week, our students engaged in classroom presentations, storybooks, videos, and thoughtful discussions, all centered around the power of kindness.

But kindness isn’t just for one day—it starts with us, every day! Research shows that our brains are actually wired for kindness and compassion, meaning that small acts of kindness can have a big impact on those around us.

Want to learn more? Check out the video below on the science behind kindness and how it shapes our world.

Let’s continue to encourage kindness in our classrooms, homes, and community—because together, we can make a difference! 🌎💖 #BeKind #PinkShirtDay

On March 18 and 19, our Kindergarten and Grade 1 and 2 classes will take part in a special educational presentation hosted by the Beaverhill Bird Observatory (www.beaverhillbirds.com).

The presentation will provide students with an opportunity to learn about local bird species, their habitats, and the importance of conservation efforts. Beaverhill Bird Observatory's experts will share fascinating insights and encourage students to appreciate the natural world around them.

As this event involves a live owl, we want to ensure the health and safety of all students. Please notify your child’s classroom teacher by March 10 if your child has any allergies, asthma, or other health conditions that may require accommodations during the presentation.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school at 780-464-3330. We look forward to providing this engaging and interactive experience for our students.

The Woodbridge Farms Parent Association is a group of dedicated volunteers who organize and fundraise to enhance student experiences and support school projects.

Fundraising efforts have supported various initiatives, including:

• 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

For the 2024-25 school year, the primary goal is to contribute to the Music Room Revitalization.

Many of our fundraisers use Munch-a-Lunch as a way of ordering and paying for items. Instructions for Munch-a-Lunch can be found here.

Fundraising questions can be directed to wbfpa.chair@gmail.com

The We❤️WBF 100% fundraising initiative has raised over $1000!!! Thank you for your support!

Click here if you'd like to donate.

Stawnichy’s is a family-owned Ukrainian food company with a proud Alberta heritage that has been operating for more than four generations. Choose from Stawnicky’s famous Mundare Sausage, sausage patties, wieners, beef jerky, perogies, cabbage rolls and many other Ukrainian favourites.

• Submit orders using Munch-a-Lunch by March 12, 2025.
• Orders will be available for pick up on Thursday, April 3 between 3:00pm-5:30pm. Sign up to volunteer here.

Howdy! Wrangle up your favorite jeans, bandanas, cowboy hats, plaid shirts, cowboy boots and let’s see who will kick up their heels in our halls for this root-tootin fun day!!!! Yee-Haw!!!

Please take a minute to complete a survey using the link below, which will provide our assistant principal, Mrs. Jess Miskiw, with feedback about her strengths and areas for improvement. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W28ZPFB

If you are unsure of an answer, you may leave it blank. Clicking “submit” on the first page will take you to the start of the survey. Click “submit” at the end of the survey to complete the submission process. Answers are collected on a secure SurveyMonkey site to maintain confidentiality.

The survey will remain open until March 7, 2025.

We look forward to reading your comments and finding ways to implement your feedback.

The March edition of the Recovery Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Newsletter focuses on mental health literacy. Click here to read it.