Important Reminder

Please check our school calendar for upcoming dates.

Important Dates

Message to Families

As Halloween approaches, we wish all of our students, staff, and families a fun, safe, and enjoyable day.

We would also like to extend a warm welcome back to our Grade 6 students who recently returned from Outdoor School!

Over the past week, two different groups had the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor learning experiences, team-building activities, and adventure-based programming.

These experiences provided valuable opportunities for students to develop independence, build friendships, and create lasting memories while learning outside the classroom.

Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and families who helped make these experiences possible. We are grateful for the many ways our school community comes together to support student learning and growth.

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate, and warm wishes to all our families for a wonderful week ahead!

Grade 6 Vaccinations — November 20

Grade 6 vaccinations will take place on Friday, November 20, through Alberta Health Services (AHS).

All communication and consent information will be provided directly by AHS.

Important: If the required consent form is not completed, your child will not receive their vaccination.

Please watch for communication from Alberta Health Services.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences will be offered both in person and online.

Fall Break — November 11–15

There will be no school from November 11–15 for Fall Break.

Classes will resume on Monday, November 16.

School Council Updates

GW PJs and Popcorn Movie Event — Grades 6–9

Get ready to relax in your comfiest pajamas, enjoy some popcorn, and watch a movie with friends in Grades 6–9!

There will also be surprise giveaways.

Movie: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Ticket Prices

Each ticket includes a junior popcorn, junior drink, and candy.

Parental Consent: The event announcement identifies the movie as PG-13. Parent or guardian consent is required through a waiver after ticket purchase.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite:

Purchase GW PJs and Popcorn Tickets

Ticket sales close Sunday, November 22.

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Arshiya Japanwala
arshi8024@gmail.com

Griffith Woods Holiday Market — November 20

Our Holiday Market is coming up on Friday, November 20, and we're looking for young entrepreneurs and shoppers!

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:30 PM
Location: Griffith Woods School

Calling All Young Entrepreneurs!

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 9 are invited to participate.

Whether your child enjoys crafting, baking, creating, or has something fun to sell, this is an opportunity to run their own small business!

Students will have the chance to:

• Set their own prices.
• Make sales and interact with customers.
• Practise bartering and negotiating.
• Develop entrepreneurial skills.
• Gain real-world experience while having fun with their peers.

Vendor registration is now open!

Families are encouraged to watch for backpack flyers coming home and posters displayed around the school.

Register as a Holiday Market Vendor

Come Shop and Support Our Students!

Not setting up a shop? Come browse!

Find unique gifts, stocking stuffers, goodies, and treats while supporting our young entrepreneurs.

Admission: One non-perishable food item donation to the Calgary Food Bank.

Additional family-friendly activities will include:

• A scavenger hunt.
• Letters to Santa.
• More activities for children to enjoy.

All ages are welcome!

Every shopper helps make this a memorable learning experience for our students.

We hope to see you there!

Griffith Woods School Council Social Committee