December 21 to January 5
As 2024 winds down and we reflect on the year past we are grateful for our students, families, and community. Your ongoing support and dedication to our students is what makes our school amazing. Wishing you and your families a happy holiday season and best wishes for the new year.
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!
Athletics
Check out the athletics page for updated volleyball tryout schedules. Tryouts begin after Winter break. https://williamdpratt.cbe.ab.ca/athletics
School Council
Thank you to our parent volunteers for hosting a Cookies and Milk event this week, selling hot chocolate and penguin cookies. They were enjoyed by all!
Adopt-a-Family
Thank you for your generous donations to our 8th annual adopt-a-family campaign. Many smiles and expressions of gratitude were shared by families.
During the Winter Break we Celebrate
December 21 Winter Solstice
December 21 Yule
December 25 Christmas
Dec 25 to Jan 2 Hanukkah
December 26 Kwanzaa
January 1 New Years Day
January 4 National Ribbon Skirt Day
January 4 World Braille Day
January 6 Epiphany
January 7 Orthodox Christmas
Upcoming Dates
December 20 PowerSchool Unavailable- system update
December 29 PowerSchool Available Again
January 6 First Day Back from Winter Break
January 15 School Council Meeting
January 27 Gr9 Thirsk Tour(daytime) & Thirsk Open House (6pm)
January 27 Student Well-Being Symposium (invitation only)
January 27 Report Cards Available Through PowerSchool
January 27 Term 1 Ends
January 28 Term 2 Begins
January 31 Professional Development (PD) Day