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Dear William Reid Families,

As we begin the school year, teachers are getting to know your children more and more—not only as learners, but also as individuals. This week, teachers will be checking in with students to better understand where they are in their literacy and numeracy development. The provincial government provides screening tools that support teachers in gathering this initial information. This early data helps teachers plan instruction and respond to the learning needs of each student.

This week also provides an opportunity for you to become more involved in our school community. We are hosting our first School Council meeting of the year on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Information about the meeting is included below. School Council is a great way to stay informed about what is happening at William Reid and to contribute to our school community in meaningful ways. We look forward to connecting with the parents and caregivers who are able to join us.

Please take a moment to review the information below to help with your planning for upcoming events.

Upcoming Dates and Events 

  • September 14-18      Soccer Residency
  • September 14              ALL Forms are Due on MyCBE
  • September 15              First School Council Meeting
  • September 16              Picture Day
  • September 24              Fall Fling/ Meet the Teacher
    • Healthy Hunger (Subway) - Parents must preorder
  • September 25              Non- Instructional Day
  • September 28              Terry Fox Run

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Looking for a Meaningful Way to Get Involved at Our School

Our School Council is seeking a passionate and organized parent/guardian to join the Executive Team as Co-Secretary!

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Make a positive impact on the school community
✅ Stay informed about school initiatives and activities
✅ Build connections with other families and school leadership
✅ Help ensure parent voices are heard and represented

As Co-Secretary, you'll play an important role in supporting School Council by helping with meeting minutes, communications, and organizational tasks. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to contribute and make a difference!

📅 Elections will be held at our Annual General Meeting on September 15.

Interested in learning more before putting your name forward?

📧 Email danisha.bhaloo@gmail.com for more information.

Together, we can help make our school an even stronger, more connected community for our children. We hope you'll consider getting involved!

School Council | Sept 15

Tuesday, September 15 will be our first School Council Meeting. We will be meeting in person at the school or alternatively, online.  The link, agenda, and minutes will be posted on our school website under School Council.  Link is also below and is new for 2026-2027: 

We would like to share ways you can get involved this year as a William Reid School parent:

  • Attend Parent Council meetings. Held the second Tuesday of every school month, the next meeting is this Tuesday, September 15 @ 7PM. Everyone is welcome! Learn more about the meetings on the school website
  • Volunteer. Parent Council is responsible for organizing a number of special activities throughout the school year. Every year we have turnover on our organizing committees, which provides an opportunity for new, enthusiastic parent volunteers to lend us their talents. 
  • Every year we need a new copy of your Annual Volunteer Form, please complete the form located here and email to williamreid@cbe.ab.ca 

Reminder: Annual Volunteer Registration Required for All School Volunteers

To ensure the safety and security of CBE students and staff, all volunteers must be registered with the school each school year before participating in volunteer activities. 

The Annual Volunteer Registration Form is valid for the current school year only. All volunteers, including returning volunteers, must complete a new registration form each school year before participating in volunteer activities. 

Without the support of parent volunteers, the events and initiatives we organize are not possible. Thank you in advance for your support. 

Forms and Information

ALL FORMS ARE DUE September 14

For the 200 parents who still need to complete All the required forms, the Demographic Verification 2026-27 – This form is required for Alberta Education and Childcare requirement as proof of Registration for funding purposes and includes your child’s personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information.

https://support.cbe.ab.ca/schoolengage-demographic-verification-form 

School Picture Day | Sept 16

September 16 is Photo Day. Please add this important date to your calendar.

William Reid Casino Fundraiser | Volunteer opportunity

The William Reid School Fundraising Society needs volunteers for our next casino fundraiser happening November 27-28, 2026 at Elbow River Casino. The casino happens every 2 years and is a crucial fundraiser for our school: the last casino brought in over $80,000 that has gone towards technology, residencies, and more to support our kids and our school! To make the casino happen, we need to fill 36 volunteer positions over those 2 days and nights. We'd love to get an early start on filling those shifts! 

Schedule/Calendar

Please remember that you can access our school calendar at any time on our website. The website will always be updated and will have the most current and reliable information.

Kindergarten parents will find this calendar helpful as their Friday schedule alternates on Fridays. Kindergarten Calendar

Time Saving Parent Hack: You can download or subscribe to the calendar by scrolling down the calendar page, and below the filters on the left side are download and subscribe buttons!

Terry Fox Run | Sept 28

Our Terry Fox Run is coming up on September 28th at 1:45 p.m.! We’re excited to come together as a school community to support cancer research and honour Terry’s legacy. Please visit the link to view our fundraising page.

WRTerry Fox

Last year we were able to raise $6032.00 and were identified as one of the top fundraising schools in Alberta and offered the opportunity to have a guest speaker from the Terry Fox Foundation.  We are hoping to meet or exceed our target of $5000.00 again this year. 

Healthy Hunger Special Lunch | Sept 24

Volunteer Opportunity

We are looking for three parent volunteers each month to help distribute lunches to classrooms.

  • Volunteer time: 11:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00 p.m.
  • Student lunch period: 11:35 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.

Please use the SignUpGenius link below to view and sign up for volunteer opportunities throughout the year:

If you have any questions, please contact our Health Hunger Co-Ordinator Vanessa Powell at vanessa.lavalley@gmail.com

Order a Lunch

Our first special lunch of the school year will be held on September 24. All orders must be placed by Saturday, September 19.

Ordering and payment are completed through the Healthy Hunger website.

How it works:

  • Log in to Healthy Hunger
  • Create a profile for your student(s) by selecting "Add Student" and entering their details, school name, and teacher.
  • If your student(s) already have a profile, please update their classroom/teacher information for the new school year.
  • Place your orders and pay online. Families may place orders for the entire school year at one time if desired.
  • Orders close five days before each lunch date, so please ensure your order is submitted before the deadline.

Please note that special lunches are available only to Grade 1-4 students and Seeds of Spice children attending the William Reid location due to delivery timing requirements. Additional information can be found on the William Reid School website. 

FALL FLING | Thursday, Sept 24 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Fall Fling is back! Join us on Thursday, September 24 from 5:00–7:00 PM for William Reid’s annual welcome-back celebration. All William Reid students and their families are welcome!

Bring the whole family, grab your picnic gear and come mix and mingle with the William Reid community. Enjoy dinner from the food trucks, tunes from DJ Ray and treats from our longtime sponsors Marble Slab, Poko Popcorn and Scholars. Kids can join in the fun with giant bubbles, hula hooping and soccer with the amazing coaches from 1UP Soccer.

Fall Fling will take place alongside Meet the Teacher, so families can visit classrooms and then head outside to eat, play and catch up with friends.

Events like Fall Fling are only possible with the help of our wonderful parent community. Please consider signing up for a short volunteer shift during the evening here.

See you at Fall Fling! 

Bottle Drive – Collecting Donations at William Reid on First Thursday of Every Month

Our first monthly bottle drive is coming up on October 1st. Last year we were able to raise enough funds to pay for our Stampede BBQ! Every extra bag collected helps fund special student activities and experiences. Start saving those bottles now and let’s see how much we can raise together! 

You can start dropping your bottles off on the cement compound along the fence line on 36th ave. at 7:50 a.m. A bottle truck will be parked on the school cement compound from approximately 8:15 to 8:45 and they will load the bags of bottles then. We will be collecting refundable drink containers only.

Scheduled pick-ups for the rest of the 2026 year:

  • Nov 5
  • Dec 3

All funds raised will go directly toward activities and events that benefit our entire school community.

Your participation truly makes a difference and helps us create fun, memorable experiences for all of our students. Thank you for your continued support and for being such an important part of our school community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mme Ferguson at kaferguson@cbe.ab.ca.   

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Ongoing Fundraising Links

We have several ongoing ways that parents can contribute to our school financially throughout the year.

Mabel’s Labels:

https://mabelslabels.ca/en-CA/fundraising/support

Financial Donations:

https://www.educationmatters.ca/schools/william-reid-school

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,

Kenzie Rushton

Principal | École William Reid School

Sheri Bullough

Assistant Principal | École William Reid School

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