Friday, December 20, 2024 5A
Today is PJ day and is filled with all kinds of fun and excitement! Egg drop, pancake breakfast and the WDS Christmas Classic hockey game! Don’t forget to check out our FB page to see the player profiles.
Please go to your period 1 class for attendance and instructions. We are following a different schedule for the day- Lunch break is from 11:15-12:00. Please be in your period 3 class at 12pm for afternoon attendance.
Any students in Gr 9-12 who have missed exams with Mrs. Sauer this week, please come to her room right after announcements.
If you borrowed a chromebook from the school for driver training or for homework, please return it to the library.
Please return all chromebooks to the library. We are missing Red #1, 16, 23,
A few important reminders!!!
Grab your WDS clothing orders from the office.
Early dismissal is at 2:15pm.
Classes resume January 7th, 2025.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 4J
With current weather conditions and only some buses running, please use your personal judgement and discretion with attending extracurricular activities. Contact your coach if you will not be attending or if you have any questions.
Can the blue elementary SLC leaders come to Ms. Cronan’s room at the first recess to set up for our assembly.
Grade 4 to 6 After-School Curling Club today from 3:30 to 4:30. Please bring a helmet (if you have one), a hoodie or sweater, and clean shoes. We will meet in Miss Fedak’s classroom and walk to the rink together.
Today is Christmas Character day. Tomorrow is PJ day and is filled with all kinds of fun and excitement! Egg drop, pancake breakfast and the WDS Christmas Classic hockey game! Don’t forget to check out our FB page to see the player profiles.
If you borrowed a chromebook from the school for driver training or for homework, please return it to the library by Friday morning.
We are missing some chromebooks. If you see White 6, Blue 10, 18, Red 1, 16, 18, 23 please return them to the carts.
Have you ordered your 2024-2025 William Derby School yearbook? You may order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com?/REF=A01074029 or return your order form to Mrs. Hancock. The price increases on January 1, 2025.
There will be no wrestling practice today but we will have a very important meeting at lunch in the IA Lab.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 3I
Today at noon come to the Home Ec room to get your free cup of hot chocolate from the SLC.
Today is Wacky Hair Day
Tomorrow is Christmas Character Day
Friday is PJ Day and the Annual William Derby Christmas Classic Hockey game. Check out the William Derby FB page to see bios of each team’s players that will be posted over the next few days.
There is no basketball practice tonight.
We are missing some chromebooks. If you see Red #1, 14, 16, 18 or 23 please return it to Mrs. Hancock.
If you borrowed a chromebook from the school for driver training or for homework, please return it to the library by Friday morning.
Have you ordered your 2024-2025 William Derby School yearbook? You may order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com?/REF=A01074029 or return your order form to Mrs. Hancock. The price increases on January 1, 2025.
Wrestling practice today 330-5
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 2H
This week is Spirit Week at WDS - Today is Red and Green Day
Tomorrow is Wacky Hair Day
Thursday is Christmas Character Day
Friday is PJ Day
The Annual William Derby Christmas Classic Hockey game is on Friday, Dec 20th. Check out the William Derby FB page to see bios of each team’s players that will be posted over the next few days.
Have you ordered your 2024-2025 William Derby School yearbook? You may order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com?/REF=A01074029 or return your order form to Mrs. Hancock.
If you borrowed a chromebook from the school for driver training or for homework, please return it to the library by Friday morning.
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Food drive pick up is tomorrow so that will be the last day to bring in your non-perishables!
The Annual William Derby Christmas Classic Hockey game is on Friday, Dec 20th. Check out the William Derby FB page to see bios of each team’s players that will be posted over the next few days.
Have you ordered your 2024-2025 William Derby School yearbook? You may order online at https://jostensyearbooks.com?/REF=A01074029 or return your order form to Mrs. Hancock.
Tomorrow is Red & Green day!
Girls' basketball practice today from 3:30 - 5:00 today. Wednesday’s practice is cancelled.
Yearbook meeting after school in the computer lab until 4:30.
If you borrowed a chromebook from the school for driver training or for homework. Please return it to the library by Friday morning.
Friday, Dec 13, 2024 6F
Tis the season of giving. William Derby is still collecting items for the food drive. Please bring non-perishable items to donate.
Next week is Spirit Week at WDS - Monday is Twin Day so come to school dressed up the same as a friend or multiple friends! The SLC will also be delivering toast to classrooms during period one on Monday.
Tuesday is Red and Green Day
Wednesday is Wacky Hair Day
Thursday is Christmas Character Day
Friday is PJ Day
The Annual William Derby Christmas Classic Hockey game is next Friday, Dec 20th. Check out the William Derby FB page to see bios of each team’s players that will be posted over the next few days.
No Band or Choir today as Mr. Hamilton is away.
Grade 12 students, if you would like to review Drylanders, please meet at noon in the ELA room.
Congratulations to the Jr. Girls basketball team on a decisive win over Lanigan last evening. The team played very well, even with a very short bench. We will practice Monday, December 16, from 3:30 - 5:00. Wednesday’s practice is cancelled for next week.
Students, please take care with the Chromebooks. We have had a number of damaged devices in the past few weeks and want to ensure we are being respectful and gentle with the school’s property. Please return them to the carts at the end of the day.
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 5E
Congrats to our Elementary students on a beautiful Christmas Concert. You all did amazing. Thank you to our teachers for their work and dedication and to our community for coming out on a chilly night to support our performers.
Reminder to all students, particularly our high school students who eat lunch in the halls. Please clean up after yourself and use the trash and recycling bins.
LOST AND FOUND: Items in the lost and found will be set out later today for kids to find their belongings. Please gather what’s yours and take it home with you before the Christmas break.
ELA 30 students, if you missed the review of Drylanders, there will be a make-up session offered on Friday, December 13, at noon in Mrs. Lech’s room.
Jr. Girls basketball team, please come to the front foyer right after O Canada today.
Grade 4 to 6 After-School Curling Club starts today from 3:30 to 4:30. Please bring a helmet (if you have one), a hoodie or sweater, and clean shoes. We will meet in Miss Fedak’s classroom and walk to the rink together. Permission forms must be submitted to participate.
No wrestling practice today. Next practice will be Monday at 5
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 4D
There will be a grad meeting at lunch in the library on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Jr. Girls Basketball team meet in Mrs. Lech’s room at lunch on today to pick up your uniforms. There is a game on Thursday.
Sr. Band at noon
WDS Christmas concert is this evening at 6:30pm. See you all there!
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 3C
There will be a grad meeting at lunch in the library on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Jr. Girls Basketball team meet in Mrs. Lech’s room at lunch on Wednesday to pick up your uniforms. Game on Thursday
Monday, Dec 9, 2024 2B
THANK YOU to all of the families who have called in to advise their kids are absent. Ms Betker soooo appreciates that!!
There are recycling bins throughout the school for beverage containers. Please do NOT throw garbage and lunch scraps into them. These are for SARCAN recycling only.
There will be no wrestling practice today, tomorrow, and Wednesday
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 1A
Grade 4 to 6 After-School Curling Club starts today from 3:30 to 4:30. Please bring a helmet (if you have one), a hoodie or sweater, and clean shoes. We will meet in Miss Fedak’s classroom and walk to the rink together. Permission forms must be submitted to participate.
We are missing some chromebooks. If you have Blue 14, White 7, Red 1, 18, 19, 23 please return them to the carts or to Mrs. Hancock.
There is a duffle bag and hockey stick that has been in the office for some time now. If it is yours, please come and take it home.
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 6J
Grade 4 to 6 After-School Curling Club starts Thursday, December 5, from 3:30 to 4:30. Please bring a helmet (if you have one), a hoodie or sweater, and clean shoes. We will meet in Miss Fedak’s classroom and walk to the rink together. Permission forms must be submitted to participate.
We are missing more chromebooks. If you have Blue 17, White 13, 24, Red 1, 16, 18, 22, 23 please return them to the carts or to Mrs. Hancock!
There is a girls basketball meeting at the start of lunch today in Mrs Lech’s room. There is NO practice today.
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
Wrestling practice today at 330. If you will not be in attendance please let Mr Yathon know.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 5I
SLC Meeting tomorrow at Noon in Ms. Fidyk’s room.
There will be no wrestling practice today. We will practice tomorrow at 330
We are missing a few chromebooks. If you have Red #1, 18, 19 or 23 or Blue #23 please return it to Mrs. Hancock.
Monday, Dec 2, 2024 4H
A big Vikings thank you to Mrs Heisler and Ms Lowe for working hard to make our Agribition trip a success. Kudos to all of the chaperones, volunteers and to our students for representing WDS so proudly. It was a successful day and fun had by all.
LOST & FOUND - once again, lost and found items are piling up. Please have a look and take your items.
We are missing a few chromebooks. If you have Red #1, 18, 19 or 23 please return it to Mrs. Hancock.
There will be a yearbook meeting in the computer lab after school until 4:30.
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
There will be a University of Regina presentation for grades 11 and 12 students Tuesday at 12:30pm.
Thursday, November 28 2F
Today is photo retake day. If you were not here on school photo day or you would like a retake please let your teacher know.
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
Red Group Leaders for Elementary SLC please come see Ms. Cronan at the first recess.
All Christmas play actors meet Ms. Cronan in the library at lunch recess. Bring your lunch and your script.
Wrestling practice today at 330
Wednesday, November 27 1E
Congratulations to the Strasbourg elementary volleyball team. They played some great sets against Bulyea yesterday and ended their season with a win. Great job team! Please return your jerseys to Ms. Gay today at recess.
A big thank you to all the volunteers in volleyball. You made yesterday happen! Thanks!
There will be a very important wrestling meeting today at lunch in the IA Lab. As well, practice today at 330.
A big Viking thank you to Mrs Welch, Connor Welch, Mrs Kelln, Gilbert Kim, Sam Betker and Emma Betker for helping to bring in our plant orders last night. Mrs Hancock and Mrs Herman are busy organizing things in the art room. Thanks for everyone’s help! Plants should be ready for pick up by 10am.
Tuesday, November 26, 6D
There will be a SLC meeting tomorrow @noon in Ms. Fidyks classroom.
There will be hotdogs available for purchase today and tomorrow this week. $4.00 each. There will only be a limited number available so first come, first serve
There is no band or choir today as Mr. Hamilton is away.
Intramural badminton today, sign up with your partner at the whiteboard outside the gym.
Reminder - William Derby Clothing orders are due TODAY! Sample sizes are available in the office to try on. All orders will be ready in time for Christmas!
School picture retakes will be this Thursday.
Strasbourg vs. Bulyea volleyball game today!! Come cheer on our Vikings! Please let Ms. Gay know if you can help out.
Monday, November 25, 5C
There will be hotdogs available for purchase today, tomorrow and Wednesday this week. $4.00 each. There will only be a limited number available so first come, first serve
Reminder - William Derby Clothing orders have been extended to Tuesday, November 26th. Sample sizes are available in the office to try on. All orders will be ready in time for Christmas!
Jr Girls Basketball players, please meet in Mrs. Lech’s room today at lunch. There will be a practice today from 5:00 - 6:30.
School picture retakes will be this Thursday.
Students who are signed up for driver training, please remember to get your SGI client number before December 1, 2024.
All Grade 6 Christmas play actors, please come to Ms. Cronan’s room at lunch recess today with your scripts.
Elementary volleyball practice after school today.
Jr. and Sr. Curling is on Wednesdays every week at 3:30. Make sure that you wait a few minutes after school before heading to the rink, so you aren’t waiting outside for Mr. Myhr
Strasbourg vs. Bulyea volleyball game tomorrow. Let Ms. Gay know if you can help out. Thanks.
First wrestling practice will be Wednesday at 330
Friday, November 22, 4B
There will be hotdogs available for purchase on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. $4.00 each. There will only be a limited number available so first come, first serve
Today is the last day of the book fair. It closes at 3:30.
Reminder - William Derby Clothing orders have been extended to Tuesday, November 26th. Sample sizes are available in the office to try on. All orders will be ready in time for Christmas!
All Grade 6 students who signed up to be actors in the Christmas play, please come and see Ms. Cronan at the first recess.
Please return all chromebooks to the carts at the end of the day. We are missing Red #1, 2, 18, 23 and White 21.
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 2:15
Jr Girls Basketball players, please meet in Mrs. Lech’s room Monday at lunch. There will be a practice on Monday from 5:00 - 6:30.
Thursday, November 21, 3A
To all of our students who have been snowed in at home with no buses running, welcome back!
Reminder - William Derby Clothing orders have been extended to Tuesday, November 26th. Sample sizes are available in the office to try on. All orders will be ready in time for Christmas!
The book fair is open until 3:30 today. Tomorrow is the last day of the bookfair.
Girls Basketball Practice - Monday, November 25 from 5:00 - 6:30
No wrestling practice today
Attention Grades 4-6:
Curling will begin on Thursday, December 5!
Permission forms are now available in Miss Fedak's classroom.
Don't miss out—get your forms and join the fun!
Wednesday, November 20, 2J
Elementary volleyball practices will be on Thursday, November 21 and Monday November 25th.
If you are able to help out with scorekeeping, lines and reffing for an elementary volleyball game vs Bulyea please come see Ms. Gay by Friday. The game is on November 26th.
The book fair is open until 3:30 today. The last day of the bookfair is Friday, November 22.
Please return all chromebooks to their carts at the end of the day.
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
Attention Grades 4-6:
Curling will begin on Thursday, December 5!
Permission forms are now available in Miss Fedak's classroom.
Don't miss out—get your forms and join the fun!
Tuesday, November 19, 1I
The U of R presentation scheduled for today has been cancelled. A new date will be shared with you once it has been set.
Volleyball students!! Please return your volleyball jerseys to Mrs. Hubick.
REMINDER - when buses are canceled, the school still needs to hear from families if students are absent to ensure they are safe. We don't know who will attempt to drive in on their own so if we haven't heard anything, we will call to confirm attendance. Thank you for your cooperation.
Monday, November 18, 6H
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 2:15
The book fair is open until 3:30 today. The last day of the bookfair is Friday, November 22.
There will be a yearbook meeting today after school in the computer lab.
Girls basketball practice today 3:30 - 5:00 and Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:30. Please see Mrs. Lech if you have any questions.
The University of Regina will be at WDS on Tuesday at 1:45 to share information about their school and programs. Grade 11 and 12 students who are interested in hearing about the offerings at the U of R will meet in Mr. Myhr’s room in period 4 on Tuesday.
Cheerleading meeting today @ noon right when the bell rings in Fidyks room - will be super short.
Wrestling practice today 5-630 in the gym.
Agribition forms are due TODAY!
Friday, November 15, 5G
Get your WDS Vikings swag! Order forms are available in the office and on our website. Families are welcome to pop into the office to check out the samples and sizes. Payments are to be made by cash or cheque to William Derby School.
A big thank you to our teaching staff for their time with families last night for the parent teacher interviews
Thank you to everyone who attended our Book Fair last night. The lucky winners of our Family Event door prize are Kasen Ferguson who won $25 in books for his family and Ms. Cronan who won $25 in books for her classroom
The book fair is open until 3:30 today. The last day of the bookfair is Friday, November 22.
The first wrestling practice of the season will be Monday at 5 in the gym. Bring shorts and clean shoes. All students in grades 7-12 are welcome to come try it out. If you have any questions, find Mr. Yathon
Girls basketball practice Monday, 3:30 - 5:00 and Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30. Please see Mrs. Lech if you have any questions.
Agribition forms are due on Monday.
Please return all chromebooks to their carts at the end of the day.
Thursday, November 14, 4F
Today the Book Fair will be open from 8:30 to 3:30 and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Families attending the book fair during parent-teacher interviews may enter the students name into a draw for $25 worth of books for themselves and $25 worth of books for their classroom. We accept cash, debit and credit cards.
There will be a jr girls basketball practice on Monday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 20 from 5:00 - 6:30. Please see Mrs. Lech if you have any questions.
Reminder - tonight is parent teacher interview.
William Derby is looking for a Jr Boys Basketball coach. If you know someone willing to lead our fellas, please contact Ms Lowe.
Wednesday, November 13, 3E
There will be a yearbook meeting today after school in the computer lab.
Today is the first day of our Scholastic Book Fair. It will be open from 8:30 to 3:30. We accept cash, debit and credit cards. Tomorrow the Book Fair will be open from 8:30 to 3:30 and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
There will be a grad meeting for Grade 12 students on Wednesday at 11:39 in Mrs. Lech’s room (right after ELA).
There will be a grad parent meeting on Thursday evening at 7:30 in Mrs. Kelln’s room.
Tuesday, November 12, 2D
There will be a grad meeting for Grade 12 students on Wednesday at 11:39 in Mrs. Lech’s room (right after ELA).
There will be a grad parent meeting on Thursday evening at 7:30 in Mrs. Kelln’s room.
There will be a quick curling meeting in Mr. Myhr’s room at lunch today. Please come if you are interested in curling this year!
Sr. Band at noon and choir is at 215
There will be a yearbook meeting tomorrow after school in the computer lab.
Agribition forms and fees are due November 18 2024
LAST CHANCE for Cowboy Caviar and Christmas Arrangements to be ordered. Pls have all fundraising orders in today.
Wednesday, November 6 6B
All volleyball players, please return your jerseys to your coach ASAP. They do not need to be washed.
Please note that we will not do O Canada after the announcements. It will be part of the Remembrance Day program.
Students involved in the program will be called down for rehearsal.
Classes will be called down in groups for the program.
Let’s remain respectful of our veterans and refrain from wearing hats today. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 5 5A
Girls in grades 7 - 9 interested in playing basketball this season, please meet in Mrs. Lech’s room Tuesday at the start of lunch.
Please remember that tomorrow is Formal Day. Come dressed in your best to honour our veterans as we participate in our Remembrance Day service. The service will be at 10:30 am.
Due to the set up for the Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow, Cheer practice will need to be canceled after school today.
There will be a brief wrestling meeting in the IA lab at lunch.
Monday, November 4 4J
There is a yearbook meeting after school in the computer lab.
Our school library will be closed at lunchtime.
Elementary volleyball after school today. Helpers, come see Ms. Gay if you aren’t able to help out today.
Girls in grades 7 - 9 interested in playing basketball this season, please meet in Mrs. Lech’s room Tuesday at the start of lunch.
All volleyball players, please return your jerseys to your coach ASAP. They do not need to be washed.
Please remember that Wednesday is Formal Day. Please dress your best to honour our veterans as we participate in our Remembrance Day service.
Friday, November 1 3I
There will be a brief senior girls volleyball meeting in Mrs. Hubick’s room at lunch to discuss conferences.
When you are finished with a chromebook please log off and return to their cart and plug them in.
There will be a yearbook meeting Monday and Wednesday after school in the computer lab.
A big thank you to our Principal for being a trooper and dawning the Gru costume. You committed to the role, Mrs Lech!
REMINDER - WDS fundraisers are out! Find the Growing Smiles link on our website and FB page and share it with your family and friends. Cowboy Caviar forms were handed out - lets get fundraising!