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