Lakeland Ridge Weekly Update
November 17, 2023
Upcoming Dates and Events
NOVEMBER
Nov. 21 - Nov. 28 - Food Drive for Strathcona County Food Bank
Nov. 22 - Junior High Honours Information Session at 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 28 - Gr. 3 Field Trip - Art Gallery 501, Gr. 1 Field Trip - TWOS, Gr. 9 Field Trip - Citadel Theatre
Nov. 30 - Linking Generation Visit
DECEMBER
Dec. 1 - Report Cards Published
Dec. 4 - Gr. 6 Field Trip - The Legislature
Dec. 5 - Christmas Concert 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
Dec. 21 - Gr. 5 & 6 Field Trip - Millennium Place
Dec. 22 - Jan 7 - Christmas Break
Studio D Update
More information will be shared with students and families later next week in regards to the Lakeland Ridge drama production.
Food Drive for Strathcona County Food Bank
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.
Thank you for your support!
Junior High Honours Program Information Session
The Division will host a virtual Junior High Honours Information Session at 6:00 p.m. on November 22. The event is for those families interested in registering in the program for the 2024-2025 school year. For more information, visit the EIPS website.
đź’ˇReminders
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 đź’Š
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:
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.