Lakeland Ridge Weekly Update!
Friday, November 26, 2021
Hello Lakeland Ridge families,
Elementary and Junior High report cards are available on PowerSchool today. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. We hope you find time this weekend to celebrate your child's success and set new goals for the upcoming term. We appreciate your support and partnership at home.
A reminder there will not be a School Council meeting in December. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m. Parents/guardians whose children attend Lakeland Ridge are invited to attend these meetings. The agenda and meeting link will be available in January under the Parents tab on our school website. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy the last few days of November and have a safe and relaxing weekend!
Upcoming Dates and Events
Nov. 26: Elementary and Junior high report cards available on PowerSchool at 3:00 p.m.
Nov. 29: Hot Lunch - Arby's
Dec 1: Early Dismissal - 1:55 p.m. (Red & Green Day)
Dec 6: Hot Lunch - Popeye's
Dec 20: Hot Lunch - Nitza's Pizza
Dec 22- Jan 4: Christmas Break
Jan. 5: Classes Resume - Early Dismissal - 1:55 p.m.
Staffing Update
Water Bottles
- Recently, we have been handing out dozens of plastic cups to students who do not have water bottles at school. Please ensure your child comes to school with a water bottle every day.
Masks
- The office has been handing out masks daily to many students. A reminder to please ensure your child comes to school with a mask and that they have extras in their bag.
Dressing Warm
- With the winter season almost here, we want to remind families to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout the day, so please select suitable outerwear and ensure your child is prepared for changing conditions.
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 Dec. 15, 2021. If you’re new to the Division, the deadline is the latter of Dec. 15, 2021, 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 or MasterCard. 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 LLR fees.
Alternatively, contact Cathy Eyben at Lakeland Ridge School at 780-416-9018.
Christmas Break
Lakeland Ridge School will close for the Christmas break at the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The school will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. During this time, if you have any school-related questions or concerns, contact Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Central Services at 780-464-3477.
EIPS Central Services Christmas Break Hours
Open December 22 and 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Dec. 23, 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022
Open January 4: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*for location and contact information visit www.eips.ca.
From everyone at Elk Island Public Schools, we wish all of you a happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year.
Learning Disruption Funding for Grades 2-3
At the end of last school year, the Government of Alberta announced 2021-22 funding for school divisions to help address learning disruptions for grades 1 to 3 students caused by the pandemic. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has received $791,840 in learning disruption funding to support students in grades 2 and 3, a portion of which has been allocated to Lakeland Ridge School.
The funding will provide targeted programming for specific students identified as requiring additional support in literacy and numeracy. At Lakeland Ridge School, grades 2 and 3 students participated in the Star Reading Assessment and the Numeracy Assessment Screener earlier this year to assess students’ literacy and numeracy levels. Those below the 25th percentile were identified as needing additional supports and eligible for funding. The Government of Alberta learning disruption funding received—at a per-student funding rate of $490—will support targeted intervention programming for these students.
If your child was identified as needing additional supports, you’ll receive more information directly from the school. Intervention programming for identified students will begin in December.
If you have questions about the intervention programming, contact the school office at 780-416-9018.
Literacy at Home
Returning Student Registration for 2022-23
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2022-23 school year. Families of all current students—with the exception of graduating Grade 12 students—must complete the process to confirm the school their child plans to attend in the 2022-23 school year or advise the Division of their plans not to return to EIPS. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. The 2022-23 returning student registration takes place Feb. 1-28, 2022.
Access to the Returning Student Registration Form is provided throughthrough the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you don’t have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, you need to set one up before Feb. 1, 2022.
Create a PowerSchool Parent Portal account
For more information, contact the school office at 780-416-9018.
Math Resources
The following link provides a variety of websites for you to help your child at home with math. The websites included have basic fact practice, games, worksheets, and videos. Click on the picture for access to the website. We hope you enjoy the resources.
Linking Generations
A special shoutout to Mrs. Shears for the amazing idea!!
Hot Lunch Clarification
Please note we are unable to refund the cost of pre-paid lunches for students who are absent on hot lunch day. In the event your child(ren) will be absent, Lakeland Ridge families have the following options:
1. You can email the Hot Lunch Coordinator (lakelandridgehotlunch@gmail.com) to arrange a time to pick up your child’s lunch at the school.
2. You can email the Hot Lunch Coordinator to donate your child’s lunch. If you choose this option, the school will determine the recipient of your lunch donation.
3. You can request the lunch order be sent home with a sibling who attends Lakeland Ridge.
If you are unable to notify the Hot Lunch Coordinator of your preferred option prior to 10:30AM on the hot lunch day, please contact the School Office directly at 780-416-9018.
If the Hot Lunch Coordinator or school office staff is not notified by 1:00PM your lunch order(s) will be donated or disposed of. We do not have the storage capacity to store lunches overnight or the ability to redistribute lunch orders to specified students/individuals within the school.
Should you have any questions regarding our hot lunch program please contact our volunteer Hot Lunch Coordinator at lakelandridgehotlunch@gmail.com.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting this fundraising opportunity.
PowerSchool Student Portal Login Credential Update
On November 3, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) updated the student log in process for the PowerSchool Student Portal. Students will now use their EIPS credentials to login to the PowerSchool Student Portal or the PowerSchool mobile app.
If students are having trouble logging in to PowerSchool, they can contact their teacher or a school office staff member for assistance. This update does not affect the log in process for parents or guardians for the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Indigenous News
Please visit our page for up to date Indigenous news & workshops
Direct Student Support
MNA Resources From skills courses to wellness kits, discover all the MNA Youth Services has to offer free to all Métis ages 12-29. The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has a variety of other family support services, including health, housing and entrepreneurship.
Study Help for Métis students Rupertsland Institute has secured access to Alberta ExamBank for K-12 Métis students to test their understanding through online practice. Métis students can sign up for the RECC Room to find the login for their MNA Region. Questions? Contact education@rupertsland.org.
Questions? Have questions about your child’s learning? Please reach out to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education lead teacher at your child’s school. We’re here to engage with you and offer supports to students. Harlee McArthur, EIPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit Family School Liaison Worker, is also available for conversation and to offer supports to children and families.
Young Women in Trades & Technologies Mentorship Series -INDUSTRIAL TRADES
Tuesday, November 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Presentation for Grades 9-12
Cost: Free
Join us to learn about pursuing a career in the skilled trades, connect with other young women who share similar interests, and receive important information on how you can land an awesome paid internship. Meet tradeswomen who are currently leading the way in the industry, as they share their career paths stories and help you to navigate the career options that suit you best. Examples of Industrial Trades: Welding, Gas fitter, Steam Fitter-Pipefitter, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Ironworker, Sheet Metal Worker and more!
Inclement Weather
With the winter season almost here, we want to remind families to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout the day, so please select suitable outerwear and ensure your child is prepared for changing conditions.
If inclement weather conditions occur, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families of any bus cancellations using various communications tools—automated-telephone messages, alerts posted on www.eips.ca and school websites, Twitter, Facebook, local radio stations, and notification through both the Bus Status and the Ride 360 apps. Morning bus cancellations are posted on www.eips.ca by 6:30 a.m.
Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by EIPS administrative procedures that state, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.” Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions. When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students. EIPS believes families have the right and responsibility to make choices for their children based on their beliefs and perceptions of safety during times of inclement weather.
For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.
No Child Without: Free MedicAlert for students
In our ongoing effort to provide safe and caring schools for students, Lakeland Ridge School is registered in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s No Child Without program. The program is a national initiative that provides no-cost MedicAlert services to children—between the ages of four and 14 years—who have chronic health conditions. The goal is twofold: to help children with severe allergies, medical conditions or special needs and to assist schools with medical-emergency plans for students.
Once a child is registered, the school is provided with advice on a medical-emergency plan for that student and given a list of medications, allergies and medical conditions the student has. If your child has a serious medical condition or allergy and could benefit from MedicAlert services, contact the school office at 780-416-9018.
To learn more about the No Child Without program, visit www.nochildwithout.ca.