November

• Nov. 23 - Bev Facey's Holiday Market
• Nov. 25 - Term 1 Celebration: Fitset Ninja Winter Obstacle Course
• Nov. 26 - Term 1 Celebration: Fitset Ninja Winter Obstacle Course
• Nov. 29 - Deadline for Grade 5 Swimming Forms
• Nov. 29 - Report Cards (Term 1)

December

• Dec. 4 - Early Dismissal/Holiday Wear

• Dec. 6 - Hot Lunch: Opa! - Orders close Nov. 29

• Dec. 10 - Kindergarten and Grades 1-3 Christmas Concert at the Agora
• Dec. 11-13 - Wee Wonderland
• Dec. 18 - Grades 4-6 Sunridge Ski Trip (Forms due Dec. 12. Payment due Dec. 17)
• Dec. 19 - Hot chocolate & cookie day
• Dec. 20 - Last day of classes for 2024
• Dec.20 - Hot Lunch: Italian Centre - Orders close Nov. 29
• Dec. 21 - Jan. 5 - No School: Christmas/Winter Break

January

• Jan. 6 - Classes resume - Welcome back!
• Jan. 8 - Early Dismissal/Twin Day/Dress as a Staff Member
• Jan. 10 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons (Every Friday until March 14)

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

Kick off the holiday season in style at Bev Facey Composite High School's Holiday Market on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM! Located at 99 Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park, this is the perfect opportunity to shop and soak up the holiday spirit.

Special Guests & Activities:

• Santa Claus will be spreading cheer all day long—don’t forget your wish list and camera!
• Kids can enjoy face painting and glitter tattoos, brought to you by Bev Facey's Leadership Initiative students.
• Enter to win fabulous prizes in their gift basket raffles!

Whether you’re hunting for unique holiday gifts or just looking for a day of family-friendly fun, the Bev Facey Holiday Market has something for everyone.

ABOUT FITSET NINJA

Safety First: Coaches are trained in ensuring that your little ninjas obstacle course experience is safe and fun. Coaches are also first aid certified!

Inclusive: Fitset Ninja believes that every athlete should be able to fully enjoy our programming regardless of age, skill level, fitness level or abilities.

Growth Mindset: All Fitset Ninja programs are built off of the principle of Growth Mindset. Fitset prides themselves in helping athletes develop skills that benefit them both on and off the course. It is a community that encourages goal setting, celebrates successes and sees “failure” as an opportunity to learn and grow.

MOBILE OBSTACLE COURSE

Full Day Event: The Mobile Obstacle Course Program is a full day event! Different classes/groups come through the course throughout the day according to a pre-set schedule.

Types of Obstacles: The Mobile Obstacle Course Coaches bring an array of obstacle courses for your kids to explore! This includes a Slip Wall, Stride Bars, Tires, Ninja Steps and a Z-Wall.

Session Breakdown: Each session begins with a coach-led warmup and orientation. Then the kids get to explore the obstacles, while getting individualized tips and instruction from our coaches. The session wraps up with a competition that is focused on encouragement, teamwork, collaboration and celebrating the success of the group!

What Students Should Wear: Participants should wear close-toed athletic shoes, bring a water bottle, and wear appropriate athletic clothing.

Fitset offers a ton of exciting programs at our facility to keep your ninja developing their skills and building their confidence in a welcoming, fun environment. Click the link to learn more about the different programs offered. Receive $10 off any Fitset programs with the code: FITSETSCHOOLS.

Hot Lunch orders can be placed using the Munch-a-lunch platform. If you are interested in volunteering for hot lunch, please can sign up here. If you have any additional questions please email wbfpa.hotlunch@gmail.com.

Dec. 6 - Opa! - Orders close Nov. 29

Dec. 20 - Italian Centre - Orders close Nov. 29

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Wee Wonderland is coming up December 11, 12 and 13! Wee Wonderland is a shopping experience for your child to find and purchase the perfect gift for the special people in their life.

To participate you must fill out this google form wish list (one for each child) and ensure you pay using Zeffy by December 1. Please be mindful that your child only has 20 minutes to shop and wrap gifts. Our suggestion is to limit shopping to immediate family members or under 6 people.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here.

Students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will have the opportunity to ski/snowboard at Sunridge Ski Area on Wednesday, December 18.

• A Permission Click form was emailed earlier today and is due by December 12.
• Fees for this field trip are to be paid prior to the field trip and can be paid in your Parent Portal.

Students will travel to Sunridge by bus. All students must ride the bus to and from the ski area.

*Skis and snowboards are not allowed on school buses. Please make arrangements to have them delivered to, and picked up from, the school on December 18, or meet your child at Sunridge.

Recovery Alberta offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of November and December 2024 sessions is now available. A link to access the online session will be sent by email to those who have registered for the session. To register, go to: www.cyfcaregivereducation.ca.

Upcoming Sessions: Building Executive Functioning Skills to Support Success in Learning

Part 1: The Impact of Executive Functioning

In this session, we will look at what executive functions are, their importance in our daily lives, and how executive skill difficulties may impact our children.

• Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Target audience: For caregivers of children in grades K-6; for adults only.

Part 2: Supporting Executive Functioning Development

In this session, we will focus on three foundational executive functions and strategies for supporting our children as they grow in their skills.

• Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Target audience: For caregivers of children in grades K-6; for adults only.

Helping your child as they learn to write can feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Encourage your child to try out real-life writing tasks to help develop their skills. Here are some practical ways to get your child writing:

• Write a grocery list
• Create a to-do list for weekend activities and chores
• Write an email to a teacher to ask a question about an assignment
• Write a Get Well card or a Thank You card
• Keep a gratitude journal
• Write a review for your favourite restaurant

Making writing authentic to what happens in daily life can help you child grow in expressing themselves or organizing their thoughts. For more writing practice ideas, check out this article.

Mention Woodbridge Farms Elementary School next time you’re picking up fresh bread and treats from COBS Bread, either location in Sherwood Park (Sherwood Centre or Lakeland Ridge). Then our school will receive 5% back at the end of the year. Last year this program helped raise over $80. The Woodbridge Farms Parent Association will use these funds to support our memory making activities and other school initiatives.

With the winter season almost here, we have a few reminders for families:

• Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.
• If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, as well as posting on social media and eips.ca as early as possible.
• Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.”
• Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.
• When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.