Amy Woodland Elementary School
911-6th Street S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 1L6
426-7258 (fax) 426-1815
http://awes.sd5.bc.ca

Miss Radies and Amy Woodland staff for putting on another
fantastic Christmas Concert in December. Thank you to all of our
Amy Woodland Families . Over $800 was collected…..proceeds
will be going towards Amy Woodland’s Music Program 
 Parents, staff and students of Amy Woodland School for making our 6th
annual Christmas Dinner such a huge success.
“New” Pro-D Days Coming Up
The following dates have been added to School
District # 5’s school year calendar. With the implementation of the “new
curriculum” the Ministry of Education has allotted Mon. Jan. 18th and Fri. Apr.
29th for teachers to work on the new curriculum. PLEASE ADD THESE
DATES TO YOUR HOME CALENDAR .
News from Amy Woodland PAC
 Our next PAC meeting will be on Wed. January 20th @ 6:45 p.m.
staffroom. Come one come all.
Amy Woodland Students Have Talent
Our Amy Woodland Talent Show is just around the corner, Fri. Feb. 19th….time
of talent show will be announced later. Information to families regarding the
registration form is included in this newsletter (plus forms will be available in
the office). If your child is participating, please note the following:
 Registration forms are due to the office by
Thurs. Jan. 28th
 Auditions will be held over our lunch hour
(12:25 – 1:00 p.m.) during the week of
Feb. 1st – 4th.
Skating – Wednesdays – Kinsmen Arena – 1:00 – 2:30
Students need to come to school prepared for their skating day 
January 6
January 13
January 20
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 17
February 24
March 2
March 9 (last one of the season)
Mr. Gartside’s & Ms. Graham’s classes
Ms. Van Hesteren’s & Ms. Roberts classes
Mrs. London’s & Mrs. Smaldon’s classes
Mr. Gartside’s & Mr. Buch’s classes
Mrs. London’s & Mr. Buch’s classes
Mrs. Smaldon’s & Mr. Gartside’s classes
Mrs. Draper’s & Madame Glynda’s classes
Mrs. Draper’s & Madame Glynda’s classes
Mr. Buch’s & Mrs. Ford’s classes
Gauge Crew & Mrs. Ford’s classes
Just a reminder to parents – please send your child to school
with the appropriate clothing for the “winter” conditions:
Example: snow pants, warm jacket, gloves/mitts, boots. Thank
you in advance for your cooperation.
Dates to Remember
Tues. Jan. 12th
Wed. Jan. 13th
Wed. Jan. 13th
Fri. Jan. 15th
Mon. Jan 18th
Wed. Jan. 20th
Tues. Jan. 26th
Wed. Jan. 27th
Fri. Jan. 29th
Fri. Feb. 5th
Mon. Feb. 8th
Fri. Feb. 26th
Mon. Mar. 14 – Thurs. Mar. 24
Fri. Mar. 25
Mon. Mar. 28
Mr. Gartside’s class goes swimming 1 – 2
Mr. Buch’s class hosting popcorn sale @ recess $1 bag
Mrs. London’s class goes swimming 1 – 2
Schools not in session
Pro-D Day
PAC Mtg. @ 6:45 p.m.
Ms. Graham’s class goes swimming 1 – 2
Mr. Buch’s class hosting popcorn sale @ recess $1 bag
Spirit Day – Wear something with an “animal” print 
Schools not in session
Family Day – schools not in session
Pro-D Day
Spring Break
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Kootenay Ice “Day Game” – Wed. Feb. 10th
Parents will have the opportunity for take their child(ren) to the Kootenay
Ice game against Tri City. The game will be @ 11:00 a.m. If you are
interested, ticket order forms are available in the school office.
Deadline for ticket orders: WED. FEB. 3RD. Tickets will be available for
pick up after Feb. 5th.
Students will not be marked absent during this activity
but we ask that parents confirm with us that kids are
home for the game.
Amy Woodland Talent Show
Our Amy Woodland Talent Show is just around the corner and we want you to perform.
This year’s show will take place on Friday, February 19th.
 The Talent Show is open to a variety of acts: anything, but not limited to: Dance,
Music, Comedy, Magic, Martial Arts, Etc.
 Family members (eg. parents, grandparents etc.) are welcome to perform with their
kids.
 Students must come fully prepared with all materials (ie. music, costumes and props
etc.) for their audition. Day and time of audition will be announced. Please see your
teacher before January 28th if you need any support or have questions.
 Singers using backing tracks must use karaoke or instrumental versions of the song.
They must bring their music on a CD or a memory stick/USB drive to their audition.
If need be, the music file can be e-mailed to Mr. Thorn at [email protected] by
Tues., Jan. 26th.
 Students should keep their acts to no more than 2 ½ minutes.
 The number of acts will be limited to fit into a 90 minute time slot so sign up early!
 Registration forms can be picked up and dropped off in the office.
Dates to remember:
1. Registration forms are due to the office by Thursday, January 28th.
2. Auditions: February 1st – 4th
3. Date of Talent Show: Friday, February 19th.
Amy Woodland Talent Show Registration Form
Name of Participant(s): _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Group or Stage Name: ________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Type of Performance: _________________________________________________
Length of Performance: (under 3 minutes) __________
Number of Mics: __________
Technical Requirements: ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Other Needs (Piano, Music Stands, etc.): _________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
DEADLINE FOR THIS FORM IS THURS., JAN.28TH
(FORMS ARE TO BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE)