Upcoming Dates and Events

January

  • Wednesday, January 29 – Healthy Hunger | Subway
  • Thursday, January 30 – Non-Instructional Day | No school for students

February

  • Monday–Friday, February 2–6 – Carnaval (see Item #1 below – Volunteer Request)
  • Thursday, February 5 – Elboya Open House (see Item #2 below)
  • Thursday–Friday, February 12–13 – Teachers’ Convention | No school for students
  • Monday, February 16 – Family Day | No school
  • Thursday, February 26 – Healthy Hunger | OPA!
  • Friday, February 27 – Non-Instructional Day | No school for students

1. Carnaval Preparation | Volunteer Request

Carnaval d’hiver is just three weeks away! From February 2–6, we will be celebrating with a variety of fun activities throughout the school. We would greatly appreciate your support as volunteers.

This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your child, be involved in the school community, and enjoy a special French-Canadian tradition together. If you are able to help, please click the link below to sign up for one or more activities—any amount of help is appreciated!

Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAEA72CA4FBCE9-61542618-william#/

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Student Volunteer Opportunity

Families with a child attending Elboya School who has a sibling at William Reid School are invited to sign up for a potential student volunteer opportunity.

Selected students will be contacted to assist during Sports Day on February 6, 2026.

Volunteer Sign-Up for Alumni – Fill out form

2. Elboya Open House | Save the Date

Thursday, February 5 | 6:00 p.m.

William Reid families are welcome to attend this information session about Elboya School. For more information, please visit:
https://elboya.cbe.ab.ca/open-house

We look forward to meeting incoming families.

Mme Avdicos
Principal, Elboya School

3. Kindergarten Registration | 2026–2027

Current Kindergarten students enrolled at William Reid School will be automatically registered for Grade 1 for the next school year, except for students who live outside of school boundaries. These families do not need to attend the Open House.

New students to the CBE must be registered through SchoolEngage. Kindergarten registration for the 2026–2027 school year:

  • Opens: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Closes: Thursday, February 10, 2026, at noon

Please note:

  • William Reid School is a lottery school
  • Registration does not guarantee entry
  • Registration is not first-come, first-served
  • Children may register if they turn five years old on or before December 31, 2026

More information is available on the CBE Registration page.

4. William Reid 2025–2026 Yearbook

Order your 2025–2026 Yearbook now! This keepsake captures special memories and key moments from the school year.

  • 32 full-colour pages
  • Custom cover designed by one of our students
  • Cover contest details coming in February

Order here: WR Yearbook Orders
Yearbook ID Code: 14464826

5. School Council | Next Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

We would like to thank Danisha Bhaloo-Shivji for stepping into the role of School Council Chair and for bringing valuable board experience to our team. We also extend our thanks to Tiffany Ward for her support during the transition, particularly for chairing our recent meeting.

Fundraising Society Vacancy

William Reid School is currently seeking to fill one role for the William Reid School Fundraising Society (WRSFS):

  • Fundraising Society President – Leads meetings, oversees fundraising initiatives, ensures compliance, and holds signing authority.

While not overly time-consuming, this role is critical to the success of Parent Council.

Please contact wrchair@gmail.com if you are interested.

6. Healthy Hunger | Special Lunch Volunteers

Our next Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch is on Wednesday, January 29, 2026 featuring Subway.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have already signed up to help organize and distribute food!

If you would like to volunteer for Fun Lunch distribution days, please sign up here:
Healthy Hunger Volunteer Sign-Up

7. Chess Club

Chess Club will continue in the New Year every Wednesday at lunchtime in the gym for Grades 3 and 4.

Please remember to:

  • Bring your lunch
  • Bring your own chess set (if you have one), or team up with a friend

All skill levels are welcome—from beginners learning the basics to experienced players ready to show off their best moves. Come sharpen your mind, meet new friends, and have fun!

8. Traffic Safety Concerns | Safety Over Convenience

We continue to see instances of jaywalking in front of the school. Keeping students safe during drop-off and pick-up requires cooperation from everyone.

Safety Reminders

Use Crosswalks
Please model safe behaviour by using designated crosswalks. Students learn from what they see, and your actions help them develop lifelong safety habits.

Kiss-and-Go Zone
The Kiss-and-Go area is for quick drop-offs only. If you wish to walk your child to school, please park:

  • On 11th Street
  • On 12th Street (south of the school)
  • North of the driveway on the west side
  • On 13th Street

Bus Zone
Please do not park or drop off in the bus zone. This area extends from the corner of 12th Street and 36th Avenue to north of the driveway at the west doors. Parking here causes congestion, delays buses, and creates unsafe conditions.

Support from Calgary Police Service
We have requested support from CPS Traffic Safety. Officers may issue tickets for violations of posted signage or traffic laws.

Reporting Concerns
Traffic safety concerns can be reported through 311 using the following link:
https://www.coplogic.ca/dors/startreport/102104800/117669900

Thank you for helping us prioritize student safety. Your cooperation makes a meaningful difference.

Ongoing Fundraising Opportunities

There are several ongoing ways families can support our school financially:

Mabel’s Labels
Mabel’s Labels – William Reid Fundraiser

Financial Donations
https://www.educationmatters.ca/project-matters/william-reid-school/

Bottle Drive
Manchester Bottle Depot
410 – 38A Avenue SE

When returning bottles, please indicate that your refund should be donated to William Reid School. Funds will be directed directly to the school.

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— Flora Lewis