Welcome to our new and returning families. We had an exciting first week of school welcoming returning and new students to Pratt. Each week we send a message to families with information about upcoming events, key days, and important reminders.
Terry Fox Run 2025
This years Terry Fox Run will take place on September 19th, 2025. The William D. Pratt Fundraising Society will be selling 45th Anniversary Terry Fox Run t-shirts to raise awareness and funds that will go toward our school's fundraising goal! Last year, our school raised an incredible $11,498 for cancer research through our various fundraising efforts. Please note that there is a tight timeline, and ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 8pm! We will place one group order, and those shirts will be delivered to the school, and distributed to homerooms before the run. Please note that we are using our square site so WE NEED YOU TO FILL IN THE NOTES SECTION ON THE PAYMENT SCREEN. PLEASE INCLUDE STUDENT FIRST & LAST NAME, HOMEROOM & TEACHER NAME to ensure your student receives their shirt. https://wd-pratt-fundraising-society.square.site/Terry Fox Run Shirts
New Bus Zone
We need your help keeping all of our students safe during school drop off and pick up this year. Our school buses will be dropping off/picking up northbound on Royal Birkdale Drive NW this year with students entering the school through a variety of open doors. We appreciate families leaving these bus zones clear for our buses. In addition to leaving the bus zone accessible, we remind parents to follow all applicable traffic laws. Making U-turns in the middle of the street puts our student's safety at risk.
Athletics
Maverick athletics are already well under way. Soccer and Cross-Country tryouts and practices have already started with Basketball just around the corner. All students in grades 6 to 9 are eligible to try out for our sports teams provided they have parental permission. The Annual Athletics Tryout Form and Athlete Eligibility Confirmation forms along with tryout dates and times can be found on our school website https://williamdpratt.cbe.ab.ca/athletics
Heritage Trip
We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for our Grade 9 students this year - a heritage trip to explore the rich culture and history of Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City! From Canada’s capital landmarks to the vibrant streets of Montreal and the charm of Old Quebec, this trip promises unforgettable experiences, hands-on learning, and lasting memories with classmates.
Want to learn more? Join us for the Parent Information Meeting on September 25 at 6:30 p.m. to hear all the details about the trip itinerary, activities, and payment information. A sign will be posted at the school entrance to direct you to the meeting location. All interested families should attend this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Katheryn Goods at ksgoods@cbe.ab.ca
Key Dates
September 17 School Council Meeting 6-8pm
September 19 Terry Fox Run
September 25 Meet the Teacher 5:30-7:30pm
September 25 Heritage Trip Information Meeting 6:30-7:30pm
September 29 Non-Instructional Day (No School)
September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
This Week We Celebrate
September 7 Ukranian Canadian Heritage Day
September 8 International Literacy Day
September 11 Enkutatash