January

• Jan. 20 - Breakdancing Presentations (Kindergarten, Grades 1-4 & Connections)
• Jan. 21 - Breakdancing Presentation (Kindergarten, Grades 5-6 & Impact)
• Jan. 24 - Grade 4 In-school field trip
• Jan. 24 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons
• Jan. 27 - Family Math Game Night - 6:15-7:30 p.m.
• Jan. 28 - Grade 3 - In-school field trip
• Jan. 28 - PJ and Stuffy Day
• Jan. 29 - No School: Professional Learning Day
• Jan. 31 - Grades 1-3 Inuit Presentation
• Jan. 31 - Hot Lunch - The Canadian Brewhouse - Orders Open Jan. 13-23
• Jan. 31 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons

February

• Feb. 1 - New Student and Kindergarten Registration Begins

• Feb. 1-5 - Scholastic Book Fair

• Feb. 3 - Parent Teacher Interviews

• Feb. 4 - Parent Teacher Interviews

• 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

• Feb. 10-15 - Random Acts of Kindness Week

• Feb. 14 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons

• Feb. 17 - No School: Family Day

• Feb. 21 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons

• Feb. 21 - Kindergarten (both classes) - Field Trip - RAM

• Feb. 26 - Pink Shirt Day

• Feb. 28 - Grade 5 Swimming Lessons

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

Click the button above to complete the Wee Wonderland Survey. The Woodbridge Farms Parent Association would like your feedback on this long-standing school activity so that our volunteers can use this information to start planning 2025 Wee Wonderland.

Hot Lunch orders can be placed using the Munch-a-lunch platform.

If you have any additional questions please email wbfpa.hotlunch@gmail.com.

Jan. 31 - The Canadian Brewhouse - Orders opened Jan 13-23

The library will be sending home weekly notices to students who have overdue or lost books. Students will be sent home with a yellow slip on Mondays which lists the book title, a picture of the cover, the purchase cost of the book, the due date (for overdue books) and amount due (for lost books). A sample notice is included below and shows both overdue and fines for your reference.

You may notice two different sections on your notice (lost books and overdue books). Please note: an overdue book is a warning that the book may soon be marked as lost if unreturned. There are no fines associated with overdues at WBF (the purchase cost is listed for your awareness in case you can’t find the book). You can see on the example notice, the “Est. Fine” section in Overdues is blank: no fees are owed on the books at this time but are included for your awareness.

Once a book has been marked overdue for 30 days, it will be considered “lost” and you will see a fine uploaded to your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Fines on your account will be removed if the book is returned to the school in good condition. If you have questions about overdue or fine notices, please contact jess.miskiw@eips.ca

WBF would like to express a huge "Thank You!" to the volunteers who have helped in the library this year. If you would like to help in the library at WBF in the next few months, here is the link to sign up: Library Volunteers.

Have you recently moved or has your contact information changed since the start of the year?

Woodbridge Farms Elementary encourages families to review the information the Division has on file to ensure it’s up to date. Using the Student Information Update available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, families can review the current information on file for each student—including addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts, medical details and other related information—and submit any updates needed.

Reviewing and updating the form ensures the school and Division have the most up-to-date information regarding your child. Updates are especially helpful as the Division prepares for 2025-26 registration processes beginning in February.

NOTE: Only submit updates for the changes that have already taken place. If you’re moving later this school year, you’ll submit the necessary updates to your information through the Student Information Update after you’ve moved.

If you have questions about the form or any trouble with your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-464-3330.

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.

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.
• Clover Bar Junior High: January 28 from 6:00-7:30 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.
• Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary: January 20 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2025? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten.

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year opens on Feb. 1, 2025.

To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.

Raising school-aged children can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when it comes to managing healthcare costs. We wanted to share some valuable programs from the Government of Alberta (GOA) that may help cover prescription drug costs for both youth and adults in families experiencing financial hardship.

Alberta Adult Health Benefit

The Alberta Adult Health Benefit program provides financial assistance to families facing economic challenges to help cover costs related to health services, including prescription medications, dental care, optical care, and more. Learn more and apply here: Alberta Adult Health Benefit | Alberta.ca

Alberta Child Health Benefit

The Alberta Child Health Benefit helps parents cover healthcare expenses for their children, including prescription drugs, dental and optical care, and essential medical supplies. Find out more and apply here: Alberta Child Health Benefit | Alberta.ca

What’s Covered?

To see the full list of prescription drugs covered under these programs, visit the GOA's official site here: Drug Benefit List and Review Process: Drug benefit list and drug review process | Alberta.ca

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.

Body Image and Eating Disorders

Struggles with self- esteem, body image and weight control are a common concern for both girls and boys. This session will explore some of the reasons behind these struggles, provide information on disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as discuss strategies for supporting teens towards healthier perspectives and habits.

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

For adults, and caregivers of youth grades 7-12; for adults only.

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

The EIPS 2025-26 Division calendar is now available. The calendar includes important dates during the 2025-26 school year, including school-closure dates; holidays; dates for the November, Christmas, spring and summer breaks; the first and last day of classes; and professional learning days.

The calendar also includes weekly early dismissal dates—new for the 2025-26 school year. For more information, Frequently Asked Questions are available.

Highlights from the 2025-26 Division calendar include:

• August 28: First day of classes
• November 10-14: November break
• December 22 to January 2: Christmas break
• January 29: Second semester begins
• February 5-6: Teachers’ Convention
• March 23-27: Spring break
• June 23: Last day of classes
• June 24: Last operational day before the summer break

In addition to the 2025-26 Division calendar, the 2025-26 Kindergarten Calendar is also available at eips.ca.

If your child misses just two days a month for any reason for ten of their school years, they’ll have missed the equivalent of one entire year of school. Students who frequently miss school, even as early as kindergarten, are also more likely to have di­fficulty in school, at post-secondary and in their career. As every family has unique circumstances, EIPS uses a multi-tiered approach to re-engage students with chronic absenteeism. In addition, the Division promotes strategies to support and encourage regular attendance for all students. If you’re concerned about consistent student attendance for your child or youth, contact the school for support. An informative video is also available.