As of the writing of this message, all Alberta Teacher’s Association members (teachers) will be on strike beginning October 6th, with no return date. This is a complex time and I understand that there are varying perspectives, impacts and experiences due to this labor action.
As of Monday, October 6th:
Schools are closed. Do not send your child to school. Transportation is cancelled. Do not send your child to the bus stop.
Please find below information that may be helpful to you during this time.
The Alberta government has made financial and learning resources available to families. To access funds, eligible parents must create an account online. Registration and verification can be completed online. Families can also access a learning resources toolkit on the government’s website.
CBE is committed to keeping you informed as the situation evolves. If anything changes before Oct. 6, you will be informed. The most up-to-date information can also be found on the labour action page and messages to staff can be found on Insite.
Food Access During the Strike
Calgary Food Bank:
Brown Bagging for Kids:
School Council | Strike Related Updates
- The October 14 council meeting is CANCELLED
- The apple fundraiser CONTINUES (details below). Apple pick up is scheduled to occur at the school on October 20. Additional details will be sent via email closer to the pick up date to all those who placed an order.
- Casino fundraiser CONTINUES (details below). This is by far our biggest fundraiser and we still need to fill volunteer positions.
- Healthy Hunger POSTPONED. The October 9 pizza day has been postponed to November 6. Via Cibo lunch is scheduled for October 30, should this be moved and you have already ordered, you will receive an email directly from Healthy Hunger advising of the new date.
- If you have any questions about any school council initiatives during the strike period, please contact council directly at wildwoodschoolcouncil@gmail.com
Fundraising Events:
Farm Fresh Apples!
Help us raise funds for Wildwood School! Simply the best apples you can get, don't miss out. Click here to order before October 6th.
Tru Earth Laundry Detergent.
Supports the environment and our school! Click here to get yours.
Casino Fundraiser
Wildwood School Council has a fundraiser at Elbow River Casino on November 1 and 2, 2025 and we need volunteers. Our last casino made $80,844 to be spent on field trip bussing, in school activities, books, art supplies, and gym equipment. Volunteers fill jobs as general manager, banker, chip runner, cashier, and count room staff. No experience is necessary. Our casino advisor does a great job of explaining your role and the staff at the casino are used to having new volunteers every shift. Parents, grandparents, and friends are all welcome to volunteer and no police information check (PIC) is required. You do not need to be a Canadian citizen.
Please use the SignUp Genius link to view and volunteer for the available positions. If you have any questions about the casino fundraiser please contact Heather Audet at audet.heather@gmail.com or 403-483-2151.
Get Involved with School Council:
There are many opportunities to get involved with the school council. We are looking for volunteers to help with the playground replacement committee, fundraising initiatives, and event planning committees. Please contact wildwoodschoolcouncil@gmail.com to get involved and/or join our mailing list to stay informed. Thank you for your support.