Wildwood Weekly News

Next week brings us to the end of September and with that we have Orange Shirt Day on Monday. Tuesday there is no school as it is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

This past week has been full of firsts. Our first day of JK. Our first of Drax's monthly hot lunch donations, our first School Council Meeting, our first Lockdown Drill and our First Picnic in the Gym. All of these things help to build our school culture into the community it is. Look below for write ups on our JK first day and the School Council meeting.

I know that there is anxiety as to what is happening with regards to potential job action. Teachers will be voting this weekend on a proposed deal, and the results of that vote will be released next week. As new information becomes available we will make sure families are informed.

As always if you have questions or concerns please reach out!

Sincerely,

Alan Stoyles

Principal

What a WONDERFUL start!!

On Tuesday we had a wonderful first day! We met each other, learned our favorite colors, toured the school, met some friends, made new friends, and did our first day of JK handprints for our Art Portfolio!

On Thursday we followed what will be our regular routine! Starting with a morning story, carpet and calendar time with our fellow K/1 class... we joined K/1s for Gym and Recess!!
We played, looked at books and learned about the letter A, number 1 and Shapes!!
We finger painted and traced, A, 1 and many shapes!

We look forward to next week!

REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Tuesday September 30th. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

There was so much fun and learning this week we forgot to take pictures!

Our AGM and first school council meeting of the year went very well. Your 2025-26 executive is

Carla Gylander - President

Sarah Visscher - Vice President

Louise Cacka - Secretary

-We have tentative meeting dates book for the year. Discussed possible fundraisers and events throughout the year including our pancake breakfast and hot lunch programs.

-Trustee Melodie Bobilek shared her recent request for an ad-hoc committee to consider Wildwood area bussing for the angulation.

-It was also shared that Friends of Pembina Learning Society will be alternating their meetings between Wildwood and Evansburg, with the next meeting scheduled for October 14th @ 6:30pm, please consider attending.

Wildwood School Council Meeting Dates all @ 3:45 All parents and guardians welcome

October 14th

November 18th

December 9th

January 20th

February 10th

March 10th

April 14th

May 12th

June 9th

Wildwood School uses an automated safe arrival system. If your student is going to be away the most efficient way is to communicate is by emailing wwabsence@gypsd.ca.

September 29th - Orange Shirt Day at School

September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School Closed)

October 10th - Staff PD day (no School for students)

October 13th - Thanksgiving (School Closed)

October 14th - FOPLS Meeting @ Wildwood School. 6:30pm (Friends of Pembina Learning Society)

October 15th - Picture Day

You may have heard your students talk about a math test they have written. Students have recently wrote the Elk Island Math Assessment in all classes. This is our second year doing this assessment across our school. You might ask, "Why Elk Island?", Elk Island Catholic School Division created this assessment and we license the use from their school division. It provides an excellent way to see areas that students need assistance in based on the previous years curriculum. This helps our teacher to plan for specific areas where groups or individuals need support in being the best math students they can be. Excellence in Math is an area of focus for Wildwood School and will help set up students for long term success.

Below you can find the volunteer package for Wildwood School. You can also drop by the school for a paper package and we can help with any questions you might have.