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Dear William Reid Families,

This is a special time of year as we approach the fall equinox, a moment of balance when day and night are nearly equal in length. September also holds special significance in our relationship with Indigenous Peoples. On September 22, we mark the 149th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7, an important opportunity to reflect on the treaty relationship and our ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

This year, we are inviting students to consider the question: “How do I slow down, notice where I am, and remember my responsibilities to the land and to each other?” Through this reflection, we hope to deepen students’ understanding of connection, respect, and stewardship.

We are also excited to welcome back Fall Fling. As in previous years, this event provides a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the start of a new school year. It is also a great chance to connect informally with your child’s teacher, as Meet the Teacher will take place at the same time. Please see the details below regarding classroom visit times and event information.

We encourage you to review the information below to help with your planning for the week ahead.

Upcoming Dates and Events 

September 24 - Fall Fling/ Meet the Teacher
September 24 - Healthy Hunger (Subway) - Parents must preorder  
September 25 - Non-Instructional Day (No school for students) 
September 28 - Terry Fox Run
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day (Please wear orange or your favorite shirt)
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
October 5 - World Teacher Day
October 12 - Thanksgiving (No School)
October 13 - Parent Council 
October 19 - Non-Instructional Day (No School for students)
October 21 - Oicture Retakes
October 29 - Healthy Hunger – Papa Johns (#5)

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Fall Fling and Meet the Teacher | Thursday, Sept 24 | 5:00–7:00 PM

FALL FLING

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!

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.

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.

MEET THE TEACHER

Meet the Teacher will run concurrently with the Fall Fling Event. Teachers will be in their classrooms during designated times as per the chart below. The 20-minute window will involve teachers presenting for the first 10 minutes about themselves and the up-and-coming year of learning. The second half of the time will be a time for your child to give you a tour of the classroom and introduce you. 

Teachers will mingle with parents outside after their presentations at the locations listed below. At other times throughout the evening, teachers can be found circulating, taking in the Fall Fling events. 

We would like to remind everyone that it is still early in the year and with the constraints of the evening, in-depth conversations about your student's unique learning needs would be better suited at another time. 

Teacher Presentations

Time

Grade

Locations

5:00- 5:20

Parents arrive and get oriented

5:20- 5:40

Grade K PM only (Main building)

9 (Mme Moreau)

5:40- 6:00

Grade 1/ PE / Music (Main building)

Rm 1,(Mme Ashley) 3 (Mme Maria), 4 (Mme Coralie), 8 (Mme Brooke) LC (Mme Ela/ Mme Julie)

6: 00 – 6:20

Grade 3 (Portables)/ K AM (Main building)

Rm 11 (Mme Sabrina), 13 (Mme Seychelle), 9 (Mme Moreau) and Rm 7 (Mme Gunn)

6:20- 6:40

Grade 2 (Main building), 4 (Portables)

Rm 2 (Mme Nancy/ Mme Puchalski), 5 (Mme Tetyana), 6 (Mme Heidi), 10 (Mme Ferguson), 12 (Mme Briard)

6:40- 7:00

Greet outside

Please note: Rooms 10, 11, 12 and 13 are found in the portable classrooms. 

Teacher Locations Outside - Connect after the presentation

Grade

Locations

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Ramp

1

Northside of Playground

2

Basketball Hoop Area

3

Portable Ramp Area

4

West side of Playground Area

See you Thursday evening!

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! 

Terry Fox Run | Sept 28

Our Terry Fox Run is coming up on September 28 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. As of Friday, Sept. 18 we have raised $1000.00

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. 

French Conversation Practice Program | Calgary Public Library

Join us for French Conversation Practice at the Calgary Central Library!

This is a welcoming opportunity to practice speaking French, meet new people, and build your confidence in a friendly and supportive environment. 

📅 WHEN

  • Saturdays, September 26 to October 31, 2026
    No session on October 24 
  • 🕐 TIME
  • 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
    90-minute sessions 

📍 WHERE

  • Calgary Central Library
  • Level 3 – Room 3-16B 
  • 🎉 FREE — NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!🎉
  • 50 sports available, fist come first served basis! 

Come practice your French, meet new people, and have fun!

Whether you are a beginner or already speak some French, there will be beginner and intermediate groups!

School Council | October 13

Tuesday, October 13 will be our second 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 you to register as a volunteer
  •  Register to Volunteer through your MyCBE account. See Our Website Volunteer Information for instructions. You will also need this completed to start the process to get your clearance.

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. 

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

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