Bonjour nos familles,
With all the moisture last week we are seeing our first signs of new growth in our Naturalization area and around our school yard. To protect the first signs of Spring we ask parents and guardians
to speak with their children about refraining from hanging on trees, pulling on branches, and treading carefully to preserve the newly budding plants and small bushes. Please speak to those children who are in Seeds of Spice as well about the need for our entire community to care for our earth. With the
milder weather, please ensure your child comes to school with proper shoes, like runners, for playing at recess outdoors and for gym class too. With the milder weather, we see more rollerblades, bikes, and scooters. We kindly remind everyone that there are no wheels on the compound even before or after school hours while families are coming and going. Bikes and scooters can be locked up at our designated bike and scooter racks next to the portable and students are advised that these racks are off-limits to play on or near to prevent any accidental damage.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 new student orientation
We have sent out an invite to all our new families who will be joining us next year. The date of this event is Friday June 7 from 1 – 2:30PM and all registered new families and students have been officially invited. This is not for families who have not registered for our school.
French Immersion is turning 50
Families are invited to attend the French Immersion 50th Anniversary Gala on May 16 at
Mount Royal University. Many of our staff members will be attending and we
would love to see you there. Buy Tickets!
Yearbook
Have you purchased your 2023-2024 yearbook yet? Don’t miss out on this year’s memories. To order,
visit: Order a WR Yearbook Enter code: 14464824
The final order date is May 20, so please make sure to order your copy today. We have sold 92% of copies as of today.
Busing Registration for the 2024-25 School Year Coming Soon
Watch for more information about registration for transportation for the next school. Families must register by the deadline for students to be added to routes for the start of the school this fall.
My 1st Ride
The CBE offers a school bus orientation program for first-time riders and their parents, called My 1st Ride. The program consists of a 20-minute presentation followed by a short ride on a school bus and a drama presentation. The sessions are free but you must register in advance. Learn more and register.
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is Monday, May 6. This special day gives teachers, students and families the opportunity to thank school bus drivers and to show them how much their service is valued and appreciated. Everyone is invited to take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate school bus drivers.
Important Links
Bottle Drive - Manchester Bottle Depot – 410 – 38aAve SE – Donate your bottles here for William Reid School
Upcoming
April and May Artist in Residence Sue Contini
May 3 and 10 Kindergarten Zoo trip
May 6 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day
May 8 - Mary Lambert School Concert
May 14 - Grade 1 Crazy Sock Day & School Council 7:00PM
May 16 - Grade 4 visit to Elboya School
May 16 - 50th Immersion celebration 5 – 8PM
May 17 - Non-Instructional Day no school
May 20 - No school Stat holiday
May 22 - Grade 1 Zoo Trip
May 28 - 2A Lewis / 2B Markova Ralph Klein Park
May 29 - 2C Losier / 2D Ferguson Ralph Klein Park
May 30 - Healthy Hunger Pita Pit
May 31 - Volunteer Tea 8:00 AM School Gym
June 5 - School Council meeting
June 7 - Kindergarten/Grade 1 Orientation 1 – 2:30PM School Gym
June 11 - Grade 3 / 4 Royal Tyrrell Museum 7:15 AM – 6:45PM
June 19 - Staff Appreciation Lunch
June 20 - Last Blast 5 – 7
If you have any questions, please call the school at 403-777- 6940 or email us at williamreid@cbe.ab.ca.
Hand to heart,
Mme Christine Stiles and Mme
Sheri Bullough
William Reid School