Newsletter January 9, 2026

Be prepared for the weather!

As winter weather continues, we kindly ask families to ensure that students come to school with a full change of clothes, along with hats and mitts each day. Our school’s extra supply is running low, and having these items on hand helps keep everyone comfortable, safe, and ready for learning and play. Thank you for helping us make sure all students are prepared for the season!

Permission Form O Canada Fronts January 2026

Only room for a maximum of 40 students - permissions forms accepted on a first come, first served basis

Dear Cat Woods Community,

The winter months can be a very challenging time for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The JEDI Club at CWES is collecting donations for Galentines Gift Bags that will be distributed to unhoused women and gender diverse people in our city. For this fundraiser, the club will put together gift bags filled with essential everyday items as well as small luxuries to bring comfort and warmth to people in need. Donations can be sent in to homeroom teachers. The deadline for all donations is Thursday February 5th.

 These are the items we are looking for to fill the gift bags:

• Personal Hygiene Products: Body Wash, Deodorant, Toothbrush & Toothpaste, Body/Hand Lotion, Shampoo & Conditioner (please consider all hair types and textures)
• Winter Accessories: Socks, Hats Mitts, Scarf
• Chocolate/Candy
• Self-care: Journal, Facial Mask, Lip Balm, Nail Polish, etc

We ARE NOT accepting the following items, so please DO NOT send these in:

• Used goods or Unpackaged items
• Hotel/Free Samples
• Sized clothing (i.e. S, M, L, XL)
• Products containing alcohol (i.e.. mouthwash and sanitizer)
• Candles
• Foundations, concealers or any product for a specific skin tone
• Tampons & sanitary napkins (these are donated separately)
• Razors, nail kits or anything that could cause harm
• Jumbo-sized containers (1L)
• Perfume and heavily fragranced products
• Children's products

BAKESALE!

The JEDI Club is hosting a bake sale on January 22^nd and 23^rd to raise money for our Galentines Gift Bag donations in February.

Thursday January 22^nd at 1^st Break: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Friday January 23^rd at 1^st Break: Grades 4 to 8

Items will range from $1-$2

All items will be NUT FREE