Weekly Update Newsletter
Friday, May 12 2023
Dear Lakeland Ridge Families,
The results are now in for the Grade 9 Wake-a-thon and Bottle Drive! We were able to raise $1003.50 through our bottle drive and another $2975 through online donations bringing our grand total to $3978.50. Thank you to all Lakeland Ridge families who brought in their bottles and donated online in support of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. Every penny donated will be going directly to the Stollery. Way to go Wolves!
Finally, Happy Mother's Day to all our moms. It should be a beautiful weekend, as we are expecting some hot temperatures. Enjoy!
Upcoming Dates and Events
MAY
May 15 - Grade 9 PAT: English Language Arts (including K&E) Part A
- Gr. 2 Field Trip - Millennium Place
May 16 - Jr High Track Meet (Volunteers needed)
May 17 - Field Trip Jr High - Guys and Dolls Performance
- Grade 6 PAT: English Language Arts Part A
May 18 - Field Trip Gr 1 & 2 - Elk Island National Park
May 19 - No School
May 23 - Field Trip Jr. High Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
May 22 - Victoria Day - No School
May 24 - Field Trip - Outdoor Ed 9 Wilderness Centre
- Field Trip - Class 1-2 - Carson Park Community Garden
May 29 - Hot Lunch - Tacotime
May 30 - Class Photos & Kinder Group B - Icon Photography
May 31 - Kinder Group A Class Photos - Icon Photography
JUNE
June 1 - Volunteer Appreciation Lunch (12:30-1:30pm)
June 2 - Field Trip Gr. 5 Fort Edmonton
June 6 - Common Exams Gr. 7 & 8 ELA Part A
June 7 - Early Dismissal (Beach Day)
June 14 - Elementary Track Day (Gr. 3, 4, 5, & 6)
Jr. High Track Meet Reminders - May 16
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, all Junior High students will be participating in the Lakeland Ridge Track Meet at Strathcona Athletic Park.
**Plan for the weather as it is forecasted to be over 30 degrees Celsius that day.**
Here is a list of what students may want to bring for the day:
- Athletic shoes
- Athletic wear
- A water bottle
- Snacks
- Lunch (if you did not purchase from the BBQ online order)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- A hat
Students will arrive at school and proceed to their block 1 class. Attendance will be taken and the students will be called to board the bus from their block 1 class. Students will leave the school around 8:45AM with the first track event starting at 9:10AM and the first field events beginning at 9:30AM. Buses will leave Strathcona Athletic Park (SAP) around 2:45PM and return to the school for the end of day.
If parents arrive at SAP to sign their child out, they must find their child's block 1 teacher as they are responsible for tracking student attendance. We will not release students to walk from the parking lot.
BBQ Lunch Reminders
All food for the BBQ lunch must have been pre-ordered - we are unable to accept orders at the event. 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.
Upcoming Final Exams Grades 6-9
Our PATs and Junior High Common Exam schedule is available on our school website.
Students should arrive at school for regular school hours and exams will be administered in the morning. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle and a snack to their exams. Students may not have any wearable devices, cell phones, or backpacks in the exam room. Students will be asked to place items in their locker/cubby. We do not want to cause any distraction during the exam.
MAY
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) - Grade 6 and 9
May 15: Grade 9 English Language Arts Part A
May 17: Grade 6 English Language Arts Part A
JUNE
Common Exams - Grades 7 and 8
June 6: English Language Arts Part A
June 20: English Language Arts Part B
June 22: Mathematics Part A
June 23: Mathematics Part B
June 26: Social Studies
June 27: Science
JUNE
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) - Grades 6 and 9
June 20: English Language Arts Part B
June 22: Mathematics Part A
June 23: Mathematics Part B
June 26: Social Studies
June 27: Science
Alberta Education has created a Grade 6 PAT Parent Guide and Grade 9 PAT Parent Guide that includes frequently asked questions, test descriptions and sample PAT questions.
Notice of Construction 2023 Transit Bus Stop Pads Project
Caregiver Corner
How can parents help their children prepare for tests?
It is important that children feel relaxed and comfortable when they write any test, including
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs). Children’s feelings about a test are very much influenced
by what adults close to them say about those tests. Parents can be of most help to their
children by encouraging them to relax and do their best, just as they would when writing any
test.
Save the Date: Grade 9 Farewell and Awards Ceremony
More details to follow closer to the date of the event.
Friday, Jun 16, 2023, 07:00 PM
101 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Save the Date: Grade 7 and 8 Awards Ceremony
More details to follow closer to the date of the event.
Monday, Jun 19, 2023, 01:30 PM
101 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
2022-23 School Fees
School Supplies - 2023-24
Our School supplies are now available to order through Write-On Stationery. Orders placed before June 1st, have the option to deliver to the school or to your home. Orders placed after June 1 will be delivered to your home.
If you choose to participate, 10% of your total order will be returned to Lakeland Ridge School as a fundraiser.
To view our supply lists for each grade visit our website.
To Order Online: www.write-on.ca
Click on ’PARENTS – Order Here’
Type in and Select your School Name
Choose your grade(s) and select package and/or items
Complete your order by clicking ’PLACE ORDER’
You will receive an automatic email confirmation to confirm your order has been received
Write-On accepts: VISA, MasterCard, and American Express
Girls Circle
Girls Circle is a safe and supportive space for individuals in grades 5 and 6,
who identify as female.Please note this is a referral-based program and that if you are interested in registering your child, you will need to contact our Counsellor Mrs. Harry to complete the referral process.
Summer School 2023
Registration for EIPS Summer School opened March 15, 2023. The Summer School program offers a number of senior high courses that allow students to earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten workloads for the year ahead or finish pre-requisite courses.
Registration is open to:
- current EIPS students (grades 9-12)
- students who will enter an EIPS high school for the 2023-2024 school year, as of Sept. 1, 2023.
Pre-requisite course requirement: In consultation with Alberta Education and senior administration at EIPS, if there is a pre-requisite course needed for the student’s summer class (for example, Social 20-1 to prepare for Social 30-1), that pre-requisite must have been successfully completed by June 25, 2023.
NOTE: Students are only able to register in one course for summer school as all classes run at the same time. The only exception is a student taking self-paced CALM 20, students could then register in one other course, or the classes are taught in different sessions. For example, taking CALM 20 in session 1 and Phys. Ed 10 in session 2.
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2023? If so, it’s now time to register for kindergarten. To register, simply complete the online registration form at eips.ca/kindergarten.
To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.
Additional information regarding Lakeland Ridge’s kindergarten program is available at https://www.lakelandridge.ca/.
EIPS Annual Education Results Report
Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2021-22 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.
April Spotlight: Student Growth and Success
· Early Learning: Ensuring early learners reach developmental milestones
· Culture of Literacy: Dive deep into the data and learn how students are developing strong literacy skills
· Math Matters: Enhancing reasoning, understanding and achievement through numeracy-rich classrooms
· Boosting Educational Outcomes: Discover how EIPS supports the growth and achievement of students who self-identified First Nations, Metis and Inuit
· Beyond high school: Supports and strategies that are creating real-life career pathways for learners
RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27
INDIGENGOUS NEWS
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Family Gatherings | April and June
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team will be hosting family gatherings again, but we’ll be in person this year. Gatherings are a time in the evening when we can meet together to share, learn and connect. All family members are welcome and dinner will be provided at all gatherings. More details and registration will be shared with families closer to each event, but for planning purposes, the dates are as follows:
Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Land-based Learning (hosted at EIPS Central Services land-based learning space, Sherwood Park)
Cultural Programs | Late Winter and Spring
The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team is busy working with Elders and knowledge holders to plan a variety of cultural learning experiences for students and families. More details will be shared as plans are finalized, but know there are many exciting opportunities coming soon!
Direct Student Support
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.
Beautiful Michif Album
Métis singer/songwriter/actress Andrea Menard recently released her latest album, Anskoonamakew lii Shansoon, meaning Giveaway Songs. The collection of 10 songs are sung in and translated into the different languages and dialects of Michif people and are a way for Andrea to help share and preserve the Michif language. The songs can be streamed from a variety of platforms. A short video, the album and the lyric sheets are available on her website. Did you know: EIPS teacher Shelly Grauman’s daughter, Tai Amy Grauman, is a Métis playwright, and a song from one of her plays is included in the collection? Amazing talent!
At-home Supports for Métis Youth and Families
Are you a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA)? The MNA Children and Family Services team offers a variety of supports, programs and resources at no cost to citizens.
Numeracy News
Math Homework Support for Parents and Caregivers
Looking to support your child in their math learning? The Community Adult Learning and Literacy Society (CALLS) is here to help! A CALLS instructor can walk you through kindergarten to Grade 6 math homework online so that you can feel confident in fostering your child’s math skills. Support sessions take place virtually every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Simply call or text 780-667-8441 for a Zoom meeting link.
Caregiver Resources
- Wellness Together is free mental health and substance use support for people in Canada and Canadians abroad
- https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
- Hope For Wellness is free mental health and substance use support available 24/7 to all Indigenous people of Canada.
- https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
Quick Links
Attendance (Please specify if absence is due to Illness or Parent Excused)
Email: general.llr@eips.ca
Website: https://www.lakelandridge.ca/
Location: 101 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-416-9018
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lakeland-Ridge-School-1490402014609661
Twitter: @LakelandRidge