Welcome to Woodbridge Farms
You are visiting the website for Woodbridge Farms Elementary School. Our intent is to provide information about our school and its exciting activities. The website is an easy place to access essential information and print out forms. Each section of this website has its own submenu that you will find under the tabbed headings. You can find our contact information in the About Us section.
Our Community
Please check out the links below as they highlight community, student-focused events...
Volunteering at WBF
We appreciate all the wonderful volunteers we have at WBF. There are so many ways that our families help at the school, as well as accompanying the students on field trips. In the new year, there are many activities planned, so this is a reminder to ensure that you have completed the criminal record check and the child intervention record. You can get a letter at the office so that there will be no charge for the criminal record check. Thank you!
Cell Phone Use
The appropriate use of cell phones is a timely topic in society these days. The distracted driver legistlation has garnered much media attention, but at WBF we are more concerned with the distracted student! Cell phones definitely have their place; however, in the elementary setting, it is our belief that cells should neither be seen nor heard in the classroom. We respect the family's decision to provide a cell phone to children, but ask that the phones be turned off during school hours (including recess and lunch breaks) and stored safely throughout the day. Our office staff will continue to contact you if your child needs you during the day, or if you have an unexpected change of plans during the day, we will certainly pass the message on to your child. I-pods and DS game systems are acceptable, but due to privacy rights, pictures cannot be taken during the school day. Thank you for helping us provide a respectful workplace for students.
EIPS ...
Inclement Weather Reminder
Although the temperatures have warmed up in the past week, we do live in Alberta and the weather can change in a matter of minutes. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) reminds parents to please dress children appropriately for the weather when getting them ready for school or the bus.
In the event of inclement weather conditions, your best source of information regarding bus route cancellations is the division website. The Bus Status section (www.eips.ca/bus-status) is updated in real time whenever bus cancellations or delays occur. Please make note of your children's bus number(s) so you can quickly and easily check the bus status using this valuable tool. When all bus routes within a large geographic region of EIPS are cancelled, we also post this information in the home page article. It is interesting to note that EIPS' website traffic spiked more than 500 per cent when the cold weather hit on January 17, so it appears many of you are already using this tool.
For more information or to determine your children's bus number(s), contact EIPS' Student Transportation department at 780-417-8151.
