LAKELAND RIDGE
November 24, 2023
Upcoming Dates and Events
NOVEMBER
Nov. 21 - Nov. 28 - Food Drive for Strathcona County Food Bank
Nov. 28 - Gr. 3 Field Trip - Art Gallery 501, Gr. 1 Field Trip - TWOS, Gr. 9 Field Trip - Citadel Theatre
Nov. 30 - Last day to purchase "Best Seats in the House" Raffle Tickets (See below for information)
Nov. 30 - Linking Generation Visit
DECEMBER
Dec. 1 - Report Cards Published
Dec. 4 - Gr. 6 Field Trip - The Legislature, Gr. 7 Field Trip - Sal Comp Shrek Performance
Dec. 5 - Christmas Concert at The Park Church 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Dec. 6 - Early Dismissal / Cash 4 Care / Red & Green Day
Dec. 7 - Linking Generation Visit
Dec. 12 - Gr. 7 Art Field Trip - Art Gallery of Alberta
Dec. 14 - Linking Generation Visit
Dec. 15 - Kinder Christmas Celebration 1:30 pm at Lakeland Ridge School in Kona (Large) Gym
Dec. 21 - Gr. 5 & 6 Field Trip - Millennium Place
Dec. 22 - Jan 7 - Christmas Break
Jan. 8 - Classes Resume
Studio D Update
Dear Lakeland Ridge Families,
We regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s extra-curricular theatre production, Studio D. As you know, the production was set to take place in the spring. While we had solidified our concept and started writing the scenes, due to unforeseen circumstances the amount of work still required for the production to be successful is unfortunately not feasible this year. While I recognize this is disappointing news, I trust you will understand.
I want to thank the cast and crew who signed up to be a part of this year’s extra-curricular production.
The extra-curricular LLR Wolves’ Theatre Production Fee was not added to student accounts, therefore no refunds will need to be issued.
Once again, thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Ms. Dahl
Food Drive for Strathcona County Food Bank
Lakeland Ridge School has partnered again with Sherwood Ford this year, to collect non-perishable food items for the Strathcona Food Bank. Sherwood Ford has graciously offered to donate prizes and will do the draw on November 28, during the lunch hour when they come to collect the donations.
The food drive will run from Tuesday, November 21 to Tuesday, November 28. Collection bins will be set up in the front foyer, and each student who donates will receive ONE ticket into the draw.
Best Seats in the House Raffle
Lakeland Ridge is once again raffling off front row seats for this year's Winter Concert which is taking place at The Park Church on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00pm. Money raised will be split between the school to assist with bussing costs and the other half will be donated to the Strathcona Food Bank.
Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased by completing the form and returning it to the school office with your cash payment. Please make sure to indicate the number of raffle tickets you would like. Tickets can also be purchased from the office during school hours.
All ticket orders and monies must be in to the school by Thursday, November 30. Three winners will be drawn on Friday, December 1 and each winner will receive 4 front row tickets. Winners will be contacted by phone.
Thank you for your support!!
Queen of Hearts second market is this Saturday, November 25, 10-4pm at the Ardrossan Rec Centre and next Friday at the Sherwood Park Agora, 4-9:30pm!
Respiratory Illness Guidance
The health and safety of staff, students and visitors is a top priority. Continue to reinforce the following hygiene habits to protect staff and students from spreading respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
- Stay home if you’re feeling sick.
- Wash or sanitize your hands often.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces regularly.
- Wear a mask if you get sick or develop symptoms while at school or work.
As per Alberta Health guidelines, staff, students, contractors and visitors who have symptoms of respiratory Illness or test positive for COVID, should stay home until:
- symptoms have improved,
- they feel well enough to resume normal activities, and
- they have been fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medications.
For anyone who has a respiratory illness or has tested positive for COVID, it is recommended that they wear a mask for a total of 10 days from the onset of symptoms—even if the symptoms have resolved or improved—when in indoor settings with other individuals.
Fee Waiver Application Deadline
If circumstances exist where you’re unable to pay school or transportation fees, you can apply to have fees waived by submitting an Application for a Waiver of Fees. The application deadline is December 15, 2023. If you’re new to the Division, the deadline is the latter of December 15, 2023, or 45 days after registration.
To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view your fees and pay them online using Visa, MasterCard or debit card—when available from your financial institution. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted.
Don’t forget to also log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees are often added to your child’s account to cover the cost of various school activities such as field trips, class projects, extracurricular activities and more.
For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, visit www.eips.ca/schools/fees and Lakeland Ridge School Fees. Alternatively, contact Cathy Eyben, Business Manager at 780-416-9018.
💡Reminders
Office Reminders ✔️
Fall has arrived which means the weather is unpredictable and it is getting colder and wetter. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather conditions and consider packing an extra pair of socks or pants just in case. Thank you!
Student Medication 💊
If your student requires medication to be accessible at the school such as Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, Reactine, and Tums, please fill out the Medication Management Plan via Permission Click and bring the medication to the office for storage.
Students are not permitted to administer their own medication at school. All medication should be provided in its original packaging and labelled with the student’s name. All medication will be stored in the office with administering recorded.
Parent Resources 🤗
Navigating ADHD: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving
Updated Parent Information Evening - ADHD and the Brain
Sherwood Heights Junior High is hosting an ADHD Parent Information Evening at their school on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm.
ADHD Edmonton’s President Rachel Rogers, who is a psychologist specializing in supporting families with children managing ADHD, will be the speaker.
Rachel has worked with Edmonton Public Schools as a teacher, counselor, and Psychologist on multidisciplinary teams and is a wealth of knowledge to parents.
Rachel will be talking about the history of neurodivergences, what is ADHD, and the brain, will briefly talk about the role of medication, multimodal treatment, strategies, and self-regulation. She will also talk about ADHD Edmonton and the supports available (there’s a lot!) and finish with Q&A to address questions.
This session is open to caregivers and professionals and will be held in person at Sherwood Heights Junior High as well as a virtual option. The first link provided was to gauge numbers for the presentation. Please click on the updated link below to formally register: