December 2 to December 6
Adopt-a-Family Campaign
William D. Pratt School is excited to launch our 9th Annual Adopt-a-Family Campaign! This holiday season, we invite parents to support families in need within our school community by donating gift cards to retailers where families typically shop, such as Walmart, Safeway, Sobeys, Canadian Tire, Toys R Us, Superstore, Costco, Amazon, Chapters, Sport Chek, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and Market Mall.
Gift card donations can be dropped off with homeroom teachers or at the school office by December 13. Please ensure the gift card’s value is noted on the card. If you prefer, donations can also be made online via FlipGive. https://www.flipgive.com/c/442746
Yearbook
Yearbooks for the 2024-25 school year are on sale now! Get your child’s yearbook for just $37.50 until December 22, 2024, when the price increases to $40. Optional personalization is still available. Click here to purchase yours now!
Bookfair
The Scholastic Bookfair will be at Pratt from December 3 to 5. Bookfairs help our library raise money for new books, while giving families the opportunity to purchase books and stationery. Bookfair will be open daily from 8am to 3pm, excluding lunch time.
Castle Rock – Study materials – The Key Study Guide
We have partnered with Castle Rock to offer study materials for all grades, in all core subjects, at a reduced cost. Ordering is open from November 29 to December 12, with orders arriving at school before Winter Break. Our grades are near the bottom of the order form: https://schoolorders.solaro.com/2067
Parent Council
Reminder: Plant and chocolate pick up is December 6 at school.
If you have a valid police clearance which has been approved by our school this year -
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Thursday December 5 & Friday December 6 are some of our busiest, and most fun days in the Servery. We are able to fundraise a significant amount of money on these evenings, which goes right back into helping our students. If you do not have a valid police clearance yet, and would still like to support these events, please note that Pizza Delivery and Grocery Running roles are available, and just as important and appreciated! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAA929AAF5C43-44711380-wdpserveryconcess
Universal Human Rights Month
December is Universal Human Rights Month. In 1948, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nations. This declaration outlines universally protected fundamental human rights. This concept is explored throughout grade school when students learn about various levels of government and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We also uphold everyone's fundamental human rights through our commitment to Welcoming, Safe, Inclusive, and Caring schools.
This Week We Celebrate
December 2 International Day for Abolition of Slavery
December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 4 International Volunteer Day
December 6 National Day of Remembrance and Action - Violence Against Women
December 8 Bodhi Day
Upcoming Dates
December 2 Science Centre Field Trip (6.1, 6.5)
December 3 Science Centre Field Trip (6.2, 6.6, 6.7)
December 4 SAIT Career Pathways (Gr7 Computer Science)
December 5 & 6 Wrestling Tournament
December 10 Science Centre Field Trip (6.3, 6.4)
December 10 Mini Mavs games, 4pm-6pm
December 11 Fun Lunch: Little Caesars Pizza
December 12 Vaccine Catch Up- All Grades
December 12 Winter Concert, 6:30pm-8pm
December 20 Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
January 6 First Day Back from Winter Break