This week at Griffith Woods School, our students have been learning and practicing an important life skill:   

Responding to Conflict

Conflict is a natural part of friendships, teamwork, and learning together. What matters most is how we respond. When students listen carefully, speak respectfully, and work toward solutions, they strengthen their communication skills and build positive relationships. When students can resolve a conflict, they learn the value of cooperation. When they cannot, they learn that it is okay to step away calmly and seek help from a trusted adult. These everyday moments help our students grow into thoughtful, responsible problem-solvers. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s social and emotional growth. 

How can we respond to conflict this week? 
1)  Practice listening to understand someone else’s point of view. 
2)  Use calm, assertive words to explain how you feel. 
3)  Offer a solution or be willing to compromise. 
4) If a problem can’t be solved right away, take a calm break. 
5) Thank someone for working through a problem with you. 

Connection Corner

This week we are learning that conflict can be an opportunity for growth. When we listen, speak respectfully, and work toward solutions, we build stronger friendships and a stronger school community. 

Reminders

Time Change

Daylight Savings Time starts soon! Don't forget to move your clocks forward by 1 hour!  The time change is on Sunday, March 8.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences open for Booking at 5:00 PM on March 6, 2026.

Book with your child's teacher on your MyCBE account.

  • Conferences will be from 1:00-4:00 PM In person on Friday, March 13, 2026, and 8:00 AM-1:00 PM Online on Friday, March 20, 2026. 
  • For Kindergarten to Grade 4 (and Mr. Sheen's Gr.5 class), you book 1 slot with your child's Homeroom teacher
  • For Grade 5-9 (and Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Campbell’s Grade 4 classes) you book 1 time to see both your child's Core teachers (Math/Science and ELAL/Social Studies)
  • You can also book a timeslot to see your child's PE/Music teachers if necessary 

For help on how to book a parent-teacher conference, view the Book a Conference page.

Grade 8 & 9 Band Students  

Ms. DiMarino is heading to Banff from March 9-11th with the Grade 8 and 9 Band students. We can’t wait to hear all about this wonderful experience.  

Alberta Education Assurance Survey 

This is a gentle reminder that the deadline to complete Alberta Education and Childcare’s annual survey is fast approaching for parents of students in Grade 4 and 7. Please ensure that you submit your responses by March 13, 2026.   

Your feedback is essential in helping us improve our education system. If you haven't already, please check your email for a message from School Improvement containing the survey link, a unique Random-Access Code, and detailed instructions.  

If you need a paper survey or one in another language (such as Ukrainian, Punjabi, Cree, Korean, Denesųłįné, Tagalog, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, or Urdu), please contact the school via email or phone. 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or support needed for the survey.  

School Council Message

 Yearbook Ordering for 2025-2026

Yearbook Order 2026