Lakeland Ridge Weekly Update!
Friday, November 19, 2021
Hello Lakeland Ridge families,
We hope you all had a wonderful fall break! Our students and staff did an excellent job honouring our veterans the week before the break during our virtual Remembrance Day service. Thank you for the Poppy for Peace donations.
This week is "Bullying Awareness Week". Our staff and students participated in kindness themed activities and modelled the change they wish to see in the world. Thank you to staff and students who wore pink shirts today to help promote kindness and to stand up to bullying.
Stay warm and enjoy the wintery weekend weather!
Upcoming Dates and Events
Nov. 20: National Child Day
Nov. 23: Your Future: Post-secondary and Career Fair
Nov. 26: Elementary and junior high report cards available on PowerSchool at 3:00 pm
Nov. 29: Hot lunch - Arby's
Dec 1: Early Dismissal (Red & Green Day)
Dec 6: Hot Lunch - Popeye's
Dec 20: Hot Lunch - Nitza's Pizza
Dec 22- Jan 4: Christmas Break
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.
Masks
Linking Generation
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
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Métis Week | November 14-21
Métis Nation of Alberta and Rupertsland Institute have been creating resources for Métis Week 2021. Resources for schools and families are available through Rupertsland Institute’s RECC Room. Create a free account and gain access to the webinar and a vast collection of Métis resources you can access with your family at home—including archived recordings of Métis artist Leah Dorion sharing stories and art projects and the new art series with Angie Hall.
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.
Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair
Thinking about attending post-secondary school after graduation? Exploring career options? Not sure on the career or sector? Plan to attend this year’s hybrid Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is excited to once again be partnering with the Educational Liaison Association of Alberta for the event.
The in-person portion of the event brings together a wide variety of colleges, universities, polytechnic and private schools, and sector experts in one place. The event is free and open to all students in grades 9 through 12. The event will follow the provincial Restrictions Exemption Program, as well as adhere to Alberta Health Services and local guidelines.
The virtual component will include additional opportunities to attend sessions from numerous colleges, universities and sector experts. Participation is free and open to all grades 9 through 12 students.
Participating students and family members in either the in-person or virtual sessions will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from each attending post-secondary institutions, ask questions, talk to experts about various career sectors, learn about future career trends and much more.
Event Details:
Date: Nov. 23, 2021 In-person: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Strathcona County Agora 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
Virtual: Times and schedule to be confirmed
Visit www.eips.ca/students/your-future for a detailed list of vendors once finalized.