Music News
Grade 3 and 4 Performance
Families of Grade 3 and 4 students are invited to a short performance in the gym on Friday, Nov. 20. Students will be playing several songs they've been learning in music. We hope you can join us!
- Grade 3 Performance: 10:45am
- Grade 4 Performance: 11:15am
Choir
The choir will be making their video for the CBC Music Class Challenge on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Students are asked to dress 'Western'. Please send extra cowboy hats if you have them (no need to purchase if you don't have one).
Grade 2
Grade 2 will also be entering a video for the CBC Music Class Challenge. Please sign and send back the consent form.
Remembrance Day Assembly
The choir and the Grade 5's have been preparing songs for our Remembrance Day Assembly. It will be at 10:30am on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and you are welcome to join us. Students in service clubs are asked to wear their uniform that day.
Clothing | Be Prepared!
Please ensure that your child is coming prepared for the forecasted weather. Students are expected to go outside until the threshold of –20 degrees with the windchill. Please label your child’s clothing so if lost they can be found.
Halloween!
Wildwood School will be recognizing Halloween on October 29th (Kindergarten) and October 30th (Grades 1-6). Students are welcome to wear their costumes to school on the appropriate day. Teachers will communicate specific classroom plans.
Costumes must:
- Be child friendly and school appropriate
- Not have weapons - leave pretend swords, guns etc at home
- No masks
- If you would like to bring a treat for your child to share with their class, it must:
- Be nut free
- Have enough to share with the entire class (ask your child's teacher for class numbers)
- Be in the original box/have ingredients listed
Picture Retakes and Class Photos | Nov 9
Wildwood School is scheduled for Picture Retakes and class photos on November 9th at Wildwood School.
Lifetouch/Everest Studios is also offering optional in-studio individual retakes on November 13th and 21st. When families are ready to book, select Studio Calgary from the Book Session options. Please click here to book.
Our studio is located at:
#30, 5329 72 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
School Council News
Thank you to all those who purchased apples from the Sun Oka fundraiser. We raised $1000 for the school that will be allocated to support things like sports residencies, playground replacement, and supplies for the school.
Our next fundraiser is for Purdy's Chocolates. This campaign runs until December 7th and products will be distributed before the winter break. Chocolates can be viewed and purchased here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000038868
Tru Earth Laundry Detergent fundraiser: Support the environment and our school! Click here to get yours: https://tru-earth.sjv.io/wildwoodfundraiser
Festive Foods
Thank you to the families who have registered for Festive Foods through the Healthy Hunger portal for our first couple of months of lunches! Our next lunch is scheduled for delivery on Thursday, November 5th featuring Panago Pizza.
To participate, please make sure your child’s Healthy Hunger profile is set up and your order is placed no later than Saturday, October, 31st. You can get started by visiting Healthy Hunger - School. We are continuing to update the scheduled lunches in the portal, please ensure you check the WAG and the portal to ensure you don't miss ordering!
We’re also always looking for parent volunteers to help receive, sort, and deliver lunches once or twice a month. If you’re interested in getting involved at the school, please email raj.deol86@gmail.com to be added to our volunteer list.
Upcoming Events:
- Thursday, November 5th - Panago Pizza
- Thursday, November 19th - Subway
Important Dates
- Nov 11 – 15: Fall Break – No School
- Nov 16: School Council
- Nov 26: School Conferences – 4:00 – 8:00 pm
- Nov 27: School Conferences – 8:00 – 1:00 pm