This Week at Pratt
Dear Pratt Families,
It's been another wonderful week of learning and community at William D. Pratt! Our students continue to demonstrate perseverance, dedication, and school spirit through their classroom learning, athletics, clubs, and school-wide initiatives, including our food bank drive.
We are pleased to share that Pratt will receive additional Classroom Size Reduction funding for one teacher, which will be directed toward Grade 9, our largest student cohort. We are carefully considering how best to use this additional resource and will share further updates as planning progresses.
We also welcome Ms. Izabella D'Angelo, who will be teaching while Ms. Goods is away. We extend our thanks to Mr. Branco for his dedication to our students over the past several weeks and wish him all the best.
A reminder that Monday, October 19 is a Non-Instructional Day. Our teachers will be participating in professional learning focused on English as an Additional Language (EAL), assessment, and student learning data.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday!
Sam Kaddoura
Principal, William D. Pratt School
Important Reminders
CBE Student Survey
The CBE Student Survey will be administered throughout the week of October 20 to students with consent or assumed consent.
Demographic Verification Forms
If you have not yet completed your child's 2026–27 Demographic Verification Form, please do so through your MyCBE account. Keeping this information current helps us ensure accurate student records and emergency contact information.
If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Ronalds in the school office.
Annual Video Surveillance Notification
William D. Pratt School uses video surveillance to help maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors, and to address incidents of vandalism or criminal activity.
Cameras are located in designated areas, including entrances, exits, hallways, stairwells, and the school parking lot.
Video surveillance is operated in accordance with CBE Administrative Regulation 1066, with personal information collected under the authority of the Education Act, Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and Access to Information Act (ATIA). Access to recordings is restricted to authorized personnel and law enforcement when required for an investigation.
Please contact the school if you have any questions.
Athletics & Activities
Basketball & Soccer – Home Games This Week
Come out and cheer on our Mavericks!
Tuesday, October 20
- Junior Boys Basketball – 4:30 p.m.
- Senior Boys Basketball – 7:30 p.m.
- Girls Soccer – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21
- Junior Girls Basketball – 5:00 p.m.
- Senior Girls Basketball – 7:00 p.m.
For additional games, schedules, and updates, please visit the Athletics section or calendar on our school website.
Mini-Mavericks – Grades 5 & 6
Mini-Mavs continues on Friday mornings at 6:45 a.m.
For more information, please contact Ms. Stobo or Ms. Strohbach.
Student Clubs & Activities
There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved at Pratt! Our current lunchtime activities include Band, Comic Club, Music Club, Homework Club, Aviation Club, Animation Club, Pokémon Club, Knitting & Crochet, Science Fair, Student Action Club, NXT Gen Club and more.
Most clubs run during lunch from 12:18–12:35 p.m., with additional opportunities to use the gym and Learning Commons.
The full schedule, including meeting days, rooms, and eligible grades, is posted:
- On the bulletin board upstairs beside Room 229
- In homerooms
- On school TV screens
Schedules will be updated as activities change.
School Council & Community
School Council Meeting – October 21
All parents and guardians are welcome to attend our next School Council meeting on Wednesday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Fundraising – The Great Little Coupon Book
Our Parent Society fundraising team is selling The Great Little Coupon Book for $15 each, with $7.50 from every purchase supporting our school.
Books are available in limited quantities and are valid until August 31.
Interested? Email wdprattfundraising@gmail.com to arrange your purchase.
Coming Up at Pratt
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Monday, October 19 | Non-Instructional Day – No School |
Tuesday, October 20 | CBE Student Survey Week Begins |
Wednesday, October 21 | School Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m. |
Wednesday, October 28 | Hot Dog Fun Lunch |
Reporting Student Absences
Please report student absences using either of the following methods:
- Phone: 403-817-3520
- Email: williamdpratt@cbe.ab.ca
When emailing, please include your student's full name and grade.
Stay Connected!
For school updates, important dates, and athletics schedules, please visit our school website regularly.
William D. Pratt School
403-817-3520 | williamdpratt@cbe.ab.ca