See our School Calendar for all of our upcoming Dates and Events.

Dear William Reid Families,

Spring has brought renewed energy to our school, with students eagerly engaged in their learning and enjoying more time outdoors. It’s wonderful to see their growth, creativity, and continued commitment as we move toward the final months of the school year. Spring is also a time when we begin to see the culmination of students’ hard work throughout the year. Whether through classroom learning, performances, athletics, or community initiatives, our students continue to demonstrate perseverance and pride in their accomplishments. I encourage families to take time to celebrate these achievements and support students as they continue working toward their year-end goals.

As we approach the Victoria Day long weekend, we wish all families a safe and enjoyable holiday. We hope this time offers an opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend quality time together.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school community!

For upcoming events, please review the information below. You can also stay up to date by visiting and subscribing to our school calendar: William Reid School Calendar

1.    Spring Naturalization Area Clean-Up – Monday, May 18

Families are invited to help with a spring clean-up of our school naturalization area on Monday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the school and work together to freshen up the space for the season. Families are welcome to attend to help weed, sweep, prune, rake and pick up garbage around the school.

If you’re able to join, please bring gardening gloves and any helpful tools such as weeding tools, brooms, rakes, or cordless weed whackers.

We appreciate everyone who can lend a hand! 

2.    DVF/Transfers/Moving

If any information has been changed for your child, please update the forms in MyCBE, Demographic Verification Form.

If you have moved, this is required to be updated as soon as you have proof of address.

Please inform the school if your child is transferring to another school. 

3.    Sports Day- Volunteers and Alumni wanted!

•    📆Thursday, June 25 at 1:00-2:40 PM

William Reid is hosting our annual Sports Day event, and we are seeking volunteers!  We are looking for help with running centers as well as donating freezies. Please sign up through the Signup Genius linked below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AAAA62FA0FEC43-64059819-sports#/

Alumni are welcome!

Former William Reid students are invited to come and help during our Sports Day on Thursday, June 25. 

All alumni students must have parent/guardian permission and are responsible for informing their current school of their absence.

If your child (alumni) would like to attend, please send an email to:

Mme Puchalski   kapuchalski@cbe.ab.ca

Thank you for your support in helping make this day fun and active for our students! 

4.    Jump Rope for Heart | Fundraiser

We kicked off our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser last week and we have already raised 800.00 toward our goal! Please consider donating to our school’s fundraiser by clicking the link below. Your support helps Canadians affected by heart disease and stroke, including patients, survivors, and their caregivers.

Ask your child if they remember what FAST stands for with regard to the signs of a stroke.

Our fundraising goal for this year is $5000. Please help us achieve our goal for such a worthy cause!

 https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/119273 

5.    William Reid 2025-2026 Yearbook

Thank you for all of your orders! Yearbooks will arrive mid-June and will be distributed the last week of school (June 22 – 26) 

6.    Year End BBQ | Seeking Alumni Volunteers

We are excited to celebrate the incredible efforts of our students this year—especially their hard work raising funds through our bottle drives! To recognize their contributions and bring our community together, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Year-End BBQ and Western Day on:

• 📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
   🕛 12:00–1:30 PM

This special event will include a school-wide western day celebration and barbecue, providing students and staff an opportunity to celebrate as a community.

A big thank you to our parents who have volunteered!
 We are no longer in need of any additional parent volunteers.

Calling All Alumni!
 We are excited to invite former William Reid students to volunteer at the celebration. Alumni can volunteer in a variety of ways, such as:

• Preparing food and drinks
• Assisting with activities
• Helping tidy and support event setup

This is a wonderful opportunity for former students to reconnect and serve as positive role models within our school community. Please note that alumni volunteers may be assigned to different roles based on event needs.

All alumni students must have parent/guardian permission and are responsible for informing their current school of their absence.

If your child (alumni) would like to attend, please contact

Mme Kathryn Ferguson at kaferguson@cbe.ab.ca.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us build a strong, connected, and vibrant school community. We look forward to celebrating together! 

7.    Staff Appreciation Lunch – Call for Deserts! | June 2, 2026 

The William Reid staff appreciation lunch will be held on June 2, 2026. Thank you to all those who have volunteered to provide a desert on that day. There is one more spot to volunteer to provide a vegan desert. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4AA4AE2AA0FAC70-63853694-staff

From the School Council Staff Appreciation Lunch Organizer, Merran. 

8.    Volunteer Celebration | June 4, 2026

To all our parent volunteers, thank you for helping us grow!

On Thursday June 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM we will be honoring our amazing volunteers in the gym at William Reid School. There will be coffee and an assortment of treats for you to enjoy. There will also be performances by the students. 

Our school simply wouldn’t be the same without the dedication of our incredible parent volunteers. Your time, energy, and generosity make a meaningful difference in our school community. We are truly grateful for all that you do - from chaperoning field trips and participating in School Council, to supporting teachers and students during residencies, helping with fundraising, organizing special events, distributing lunches, and so much more. We would love the opportunity to thank you and celebrate the many ways you give so generously of your time. 

Please RSVP to your child’s teacher by May 14 to let us know you will be attending. 

9.    Healthy Hunger Special Lunch Volunteers

Our next Healthy Hunger fun lunch day is on May 28, 2026 – Little Caesar’s. The Saturday prior is the last day to get your orders in! Order here: https://healthyhunger.ca/ 

Thank you to all the Volunteers that have signed up to help organize and distribute food!  

10.  School Council | Tuesday June 9

Please join us!

Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00 PM will be held online only via Microsoft Teams. All parents are welcome; it is an excellent way to stay up to date and be involved in school planning.

The agenda for the meeting and minutes will be found here: School Council We are seeking volunteers for vacant positions, please consider the following:

• Co- secretary — support with taking meeting minutes
• Vice president – Fundraising society – a supportive role to the president of our Fundraising society
• Co-Treasurer – Fundraising society – work alongside our current co-treasuring to support with managing fundraising funds

These roles are not overly time consuming but are crucial to the organization and success of Parent Council. Please contact wrchair@gmail.com with your interest. 

11. Elementary Track & Field City Championships | Grades 3 - 6

The Elementary School Track & Field City Championships will take place on Saturday, May 30 and is open to students in Grades 3–6. This event is designed to build physical literacy through fun and inclusive experiences in running, jumping, and throwing, helping to address a gap in opportunities for younger students.

This is a great opportunity to support student well-being, confidence, and engagement in physical activity while introducing them to track and field in a positive, accessible way. The entry deadline is May 27.

Please click on this link to find out more information: 2026 | Elementary Schools Championships

12.  Run Club

Run Club is back for another season! Students in grades 1-4 are invited to join on Tuesdays at lunch recess to learn about and practice their running. Tracking sheets are provided for students to log their progress. We look forward to seeing all the enthusiastic runners out there! 

13.  Bus Registration |  Deadline June 14, 2026

Yellow School Bus Registration Deadline is June 14
Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Registration must be received by the deadline to ensure students are added to routes for the first day of classes next year. Learn more about service levels and proposed fees. 

Bottle Drive:

Manchester Bottle Depot – 410 – 38a Ave SE – Donate your bottles here for William Reid School

Please return empties to the Manchester Depot and let them know that you would like your refund to be donated to William Reid, the funds will come directly to the school. And, your visit at the Depot will be super quick, no wait time, just drop-tell-leave.

Kind Regards,

 “Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things but learning another way to think about things.”
Flora Lewis