September 16 to September 20, 2024
This past week at Pratt was busy with fall athletics and Terry Fox preparations. As we continue to make adjustments to our staffing based on student enrolment, changes to teacher assignments are ongoing. Once these are finalized, they will be communicated to our school community.
Terry Fox
Fundraising efforts are well underway for our Terry Fox Run which will take place on September 20. Please remind students to dress for the weather. Currently our school has raised $2195. Thank you to all families who have already donated. Donations can be made at https://schools.terryfox.ca/ under your child’s homeroom or students can collect cash donations which will be collected by homeroom teachers.
Please note: students should not be going door to door – pledges should only come from people they know. Thank you for supporting our Terry Fox Run.
Indigo Fundraiser
William D. Pratt School is excited to announce that our partnership with the Indigo bookstore at Dalhousie begins today, September 13th! We encourage families to stop by the school's table display of student art and books preferred by students set up in the store. Details on the partnership and how families can be involved are available at the store, located at 5005 Dalhousie Drive NW (in the Dalhousie Station shopping center, across from Safeway). Please also check out the Indigo Adopt a School webpage dedicated to our school: https://indigoloveofreadingfoundation.givecloud.co/fundraisers/william-d-pratt-school
School Council
Our first School Council meeting will be held on September 18 at 6:00 PM. All parents are welcome to attend in person or via teams. Watch for the link to be sent out closer to the date. This is a great opportunity to get involved, discuss school matters, and collaborate on upcoming events. This is a great opportunity for you to impact your child’s learning.
Fun Lunches
They’re back! The first fun lunch this year will be pizza on September 25. Follow the instructions on the handouts sent home today.
Picture day
Picture Day is scheduled for September 19. All students will have their photos taken for the year book.
Orange Shirt Day
September 25 wear orange to honour Indigenous children and families impacted by residential schools. Every Child Matters.
Meet the Teacher
We are excited to invite you to our Meet the Teacher event on September 26 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn about the curriculum, and ask any questions you may have. There will also be a Bridge Foundation presentation in the Learning Commons following the introduction in the main gym.