Staff Update
We wanted to share with the larger community that the amazing Ms. Olsen has made a decision to retire before the winter break. Ms. Olsen helped to open Griffith Woods as a brand new school and so many of you will know her well. She is always calm, always kind and does an exceptional job here for the staff, students and families at Griffith Woods. It will no doubt leave a big hole in our hearts when she leaves, but we wanted families to know so that they could have the time to share their special farewells and memories with her before her retirement. If you wanted to reach out to her personally, her email is tlolsen@cbe.ab.ca.
Evening Band Concert
Come join us on Wednesday Dec. 11 at 7pm for our Griffith Woods School Concert with our amazing Junior and Senior Concert Bands and Jazz Band.
Staff Appreciation Cookie Exchange
Interested in some staff appreciation, check this out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545ABAA22A5F58-53511489-staff
Athletics Update
Congratulations to our Junior Girls for winning the A final last week and bringing a Banner to Griffith Woods! A big thank you to all the players, coaches, and parents for a successful season. Please have players wash and return shorts and jerseys to their coaches. They’ll be a wrap up party for all players on Monday December 16 after school, 2:45pm-3:45pm. Volleyball tryouts will start in January, and more information will come out closer to the date.
GW Season of Giving
A grade 9 student led this initiative to give back and do charity work a few years ago with the whole school. It was a big success. She actually ended up winning an award for her work with our school community. Our school, led by our Community Care classes are a going to continue the tradition. Here are the details:
- Starts Monday Dec. 2
- Each class/grade will collect the items until Tuesday Dec. 17
- All materials collected go to the Drop-In Centre which helps Calgarians experiencing homelessness.
Grade | Class | Item |
|---|---|---|
Kindergarten | Molyneaux, Sabo | Travel size shaving cream, razors |
1 | Roll, Baines, Day, Beach | Travel size toothbrushes, toothpaste |
2 | Quennel, Peters, Bamford | Lip balm, travel size lotion |
3 | Papas, Niewdorp, Veitch, Ardell | Deodorant, Reusable travel mugs |
4 | Kearney, Roberts, Hoeksema | Travel size shampoo and conditioner |
5 | Sheen, McGinitie, Sawko Vitala | Gloves/mitts, hand warmers |
6 | McCann/Downey, Winter, Rathje, Barrie, | Throat lozenges, mints, water bottles |
7 | Hicks, Hutchison, Miller, Adams | Hairbrush, combs, wet wipes, kleenex |
8 | Chorney / Walter | Large zip up plastic bags, socks |
8 | Timming / Pidkowa | $5-$10 Tim Hortons Cards |
9 | Coderre, Sherts | Transit Tickets |
9 | Hyslop, Innes | Snacks - Crackers, chips, beef jerkey, protein bars, granola bars, sweets, etc. |
Holiday Market Vendors
Looking for unique and handmade teacher gifts and stocking stuffers?
Check out some of our local student market vendors for one of a kind and thoughtfully made items 🎄
More items and photos available on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17ykd9XyF1/?
Thanks for your support of our student entrepreneurs!
Spirit Days and Dates of Significance
Our students have chosen Spirit Days for the last week before the holidays. Please check out the dates below to if your child is interested below.
Griffith Woods is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students can see themselves valued, respected, and celebrated. The CBE invites communities to view the following calendar which identifies some of the significant days of recognition and celebration within the wider community.
Important Dates
Monday December 9 – Mucho Burrito (Healthy Hunger)
Wednesday December 11 – Evening Band Concert at 7pm
Wednesday December 11 – Term 2 Complementary Courses Begin for Grade 8/9
Friday December 13 – T/Th Kindergarten
Monday December 16 – McDonald’s (Healthy Hunger)
Monday December 16 – Basketball Teams Wrap Up Party 2:45pm-3:45pm
Monday December 16 - Ugly Sweater
Tuesday December 17 - Holiday Dress Up (Dress as a Christmas character, wear a festive accessory, or creatively represent the Holiday spirit)
Wednesday December 18 – Evening Grade 3 and 4 Choir Concert
Wednesday, December 18 - Holiday Socks
Thursday, December 19 - Festive Pajamas Day
Friday, December 20 - Anything but Backpack Day Winter Holidays Edition (Carry your school supplies in something that represents the holiday season)
Friday December 20 – M/W Kindergarten
Friday December 20 – Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
Monday January 6 – Classes Resume