Lakeland Ridge Weekly Update!
Friday, April 22, 2022
Dear LLR Families,
We hope you had an amazing Easter long weekend and enjoyed time with family and friends. Hopefully, spring is in the air and warmer weather (with no more snow) is on the horizon.
On Thursday, Mrs. Kerri Williams began serving as Acting For Principal. Mr. Jeff Huculak is working at Central Office assisting with the staffing process for the 2022-23 school year. Mr. Huculak will return as Principal of Lakeland Ridge in September 2022. Mrs. Alexandra Candler remains in her current role as Assistant Principal.
This week we finalized the registration process for our Junior High students and are beginning to timetable for next year. Ms. Dahl and our Matilda cast and crew have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming Matilda performances. We look forward to seeing our talented students perform next week!!
Next week, we are excited to have Cst. Chantelle Kelly, our School Resource Officer, coming to present to our Grade 7, 8 and 9 students on social media. The presentations will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Upcoming Dates and Events
APRIL
Apr. 25: Hot Lunch - Nitza's Pizza
Apr. 27 - SAL Back in Black and Red @ 6:00 - 8:00pm
Apr. 27-29: Matilda Drama Production
Apr. 29: Grade 5 field trip to Telus World of Science
MAY
May 2: Junior High BBQ Lunch Orders due by noon
May 3: Class 2-1 Fieldtrip to Millennium Place
May 4: Early Dismissal (Crazy Socks & Sandals Day)
- LLR Junior High Information Evening @ 6:30pm
May 5: Jr. High Track Meet & BBQ Lunch
May 6: No School: Professional Learning Day
May 10: School Council Meeting @ 6:30pm
May 16: Grade 8 English Language Arts Part A
May: 18: Grade 6 English Language Arts Part A
- Jr High Field trip to Festival Place
May 20: No School: School Closure Day
May 23: No School: Victoria Day
May 25: LLR Kindergarten Information Evening @ 6:30pm
May 25: Grade 7 English Language Arts Part A
May 26: EIPS Track Meet
May 27: Grade 8 English Language Arts Part A
May 27: Grade 9 River Watch Extravaganza: Mukluk Gym
Matilda
Matilda Tickets are now on sale on PowerSchool Parent Portal, through Optional Fees
- $8 per ticket
- limited seating is available.
Tickets Purchased for:
- Wednesday, March 16 is valid for Wednesday, April 27 only
- Thursday, March 17 is valid for Thursday, April 28 only
- Friday, March 18 is valid for Friday, April 29 only
*Please contact the office if you need to make changes to the date or time of the performance you wish to attend. You can visit the school website and select the ‘Programs’ tab and then the ‘Drama’ tab to see a list of the revised dates and times, along with the cast schedule or click here.
Evening performances are from 5:30PM until 8:00PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.
Jr High Track Meet & BBQ Lunch - Thursday, May 5
On Thursday, May 5, 2022, all Junior High students will be participating in the Lakeland Ridge Track Meet at Strathcona Athletic Park. Field trip permission forms went home today with our Junior High students. If you are able to volunteer, please complete the volunteer section of the permission form.
In addition, we are hosting an optional BBQ lunch at our track meet! All food must be pre-ordered - we are unable to accept orders at the event. If you are interested in ordering a BBQ hot lunch for your child, please sign into the ParentPortal, select your Jr High student fees, and then select and complete the Jr High BBQ form.
The BBQ order form will be available on ParentPortal from Friday, April 22 until Monday, May 2 at noon. No late orders will be accepted. We are unable to meet any individual dietary preferences. If you are planning to volunteer, the school will cover the cost of your lunch. Please write on the volunteer section of the permission form your choice of cheeseburger combo or hamburger combo. In the event students are absent from the track meet, no refunds for food orders will be issued and no alternate arrangements for BBQ food pick-up will be accommodated.
Please contact the school office at 780-416-9018 if you have any questions.
Resources for Families
Caregivers Series
SEEDS Registration (cyfcaregivereducation.ca)
Caregiver Series Registration (cyfcaregivereducation.ca)
Lunch & Learn Registration (cyfcaregivereducation.ca)
Family and Community Service
(FCS) call-in hours 780-464-4044
Monday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
The Distress Line 780-482-4357
Together all https://togetherall.com/en-ca/
Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Summer School
Registration for EIPS Summer School opened on April 19. Organized through Next Step, the Summer School program offers more than 25 senior high courses that allow students to earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten workloads or finish pre-requisite courses. Summer School 2022 classes will take place in-person in Sherwood Park.
Courses include:
Open to EIPS students entering grades 10-12, and students in their Grade 12 year.
- English Language Arts 20-1, 20-2, 30-1 and 30-2
- Social Studies 20-1, 20-2, 30-1 and 30-2
- Mathematics 10C, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1 and 30-2
- Competencies in Math 15
- Science 10
- Biology 20 and 30
- Chemistry 20 and 30
- Physics 20 and 30
- Physical Education 10
- Career and Life Management (CALM 20)
- Extreme CTS: Film Production
- Work Experience and RAP
SAVE THE DATE: LLR Grade 9 Farewell
Friday, Jun 10, 2022, 07:00 PM
Lakeland Ridge School, Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
April 2022 Career Pathways News
April 2022 Career Pathways News
Career Pathways is designed to develop skills that students can apply in their daily lives when preparing for entry into the workplace or for further learning opportunities. Competencies achieved will allow students to make relevant connections with work and/or post-secondary training. Our Mission: To provide authentic, relevant, and engaging career opportunities and foster growth and readiness for life after school.
Each month Career Pathways distributes relevant planning material, presentation sessions, occupational spotlights, and other helpful information meant to support students and families. It is our hope students in Junior High begin to understand opportunities available to them and explore and reflect on a variety of experiences to help them plan their next steps. High School students continue to set goals and further develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that increase their readiness to successfully transition beyond high school.
Indigenous News
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Virtual Family Gatherings
Many thanks to the families who joined us for our virtual gatherings this winter. It was a pleasure to reconnect with those who were part of the gatherings last year and to welcome new families to our virtual circle. We’re grateful for the conversation, the ideas shared and the feedback on work that’s happening throughout the Division. We look forward to seeing you all again next school year—hopefully in person at some point!
If there’s anything stemming from the gatherings you wish to discuss, please reach out to the lead teacher at your child’s school or someone from the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team directly:
Planning for the 2022- 23 School Year
March and April are busy times for school lead teachers and the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team as planning begins for next school year. Lead teachers and the team reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year, and the hopes for 2022-23. If you have ideas or feedback for your child’s school or the Division in general, please reach out to the lead teacher or connect with the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team.
Treaty 6 and Métis Nation Flag Raising | June 13
If you’ve driven by EIPS Central Services recently, you may have noticed the addition of two new flag poles. As a further commitment on the path of truth telling toward reconciliation, and as an affirmation as Treaty partners, EIPS will be raising the Treaty 6 and Métis Nation flag on June 13. Each school in the Division will also display the two flags and are busy planning staff professional development and student learning experiences to understand the significance of each flag. More information on the Central Services ceremony and the specific events at each school will be shared in the near future.
Opening of Central Services Land-based Learning Space | June 21
EIPS has been working closely with Elder WIlson Bearhead to design and build a land-based learning space at EIPS Central Services. With spring on its way, construction will resume on the space. As part of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on June 21, EIPS will officially open the space, honour our ongoing relationship with Elder Wilson and affirm our commitment to deepen our relationship with the land that sustains us. We’ll share details of the opening event as the date draws closer.