As you know, our Jr High Track Meet was canceled on Tuesday, however, we still had a fantastic BBQ! Students enjoyed a burger, chips and a can of pop. A big thank you goes out to Ledcor for allowing us to use their BBQ as well as the parents and staff who cooked and distributed.

Today, Jr. High students participated in their Track Meet and had a great time. Please note we will select our track and field team based on these results to represent Lakeland Ridge School at the EIAA championships this Tuesday, May 23. We will fill events not contested on May 18 based on comparable events from the meet. Since there is no school between May 18-22, we ask junior high families to watch their emails for the confirmation of entry and a permission click form which will need to be completed on the weekend for students selected to attend the EIAA championships. Students selected will meet Mr. Fisher and our coaching staff at Strathcona Athletic Park Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM. No bus transportation will be provided to and from the EIAA championship. All travel arrangements will need to be coordinated between the student and their caregivers. If you have any questions, please send an email to Rob.Fisher@eips.ca. Mr. Fisher will be checking his email over the weekend.

Finally, just a reminder there is no school tomorrow (Friday) or Monday. Have a wonderful May Long Weekend!

MAY

May 19 - No School

May 22 - Victoria Day - No School

May 23 - EIAA Track and Field Championships

- Field Trip Jr. High Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

May 24 - Field Trip - Outdoor Ed 9 Wilderness Centre

- Field Trip Class 1-2 - Carson Park Community Garden

- Gr. 6 Immunization - Round 2

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 (12:30-1:30 pm)

June 2 - Field Trip Gr. 5 Fort Edmonton

June 6 - Common Exams Gr. 7 & 8 ELA Part A; Gr. 7 & 8 French Language Arts Part A

June 7 - Early Dismissal (Beach Day)

June 14 - Elementary Track Day (Gr. 3, 4, 5, & 6)

June 15 - Gr. 2 Ukrainian Village

June 16 - Gr. 7 & 8 French Language Arts Part B; Grade 9 Farewell 7:00 pm Kona Gym

June 19 - Hot Lunch - Nitza's

- Jr. High Awards

June 20 - Gr. 3 Art Gallery 501

• Grade 6 ELA Part B PAT
• Grade 7 & 8 English Language Arts Part B
• Grade 9 ELA Part B PAT

June 22 - Grade 6 Math Part A PAT

• Grade 7 & 8 Math Part (A)
• Grade 9 Math Part A PAT

June 23 - Field Trip Kinder Group B - TWOS

• Grade 6 Math Part B PAT
• Grade 7 & 8 Math Part B Common Exam
• Grade 9 Math Part B PAT

June 26 - Field Trip Kinder Group A - TWOS

• Field Trip Gr. 3 - Valley Zoo
• Grade 6 Social Studies PAT
• Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies Common Exam
• Grade 9 Social Studies PAT

June 27 - Field Trip Gr. 5 - Kinsmen Leisure Centre

• Grade 6 Science PAT
  
• Grade 7 & 8 Science Common Exam
  
• Grade 9 Science PAT
  

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.

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

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 a Grade 9 PAT Parent Guide that include frequently asked questions, test descriptions, and sample PAT questions.

We still have several weeks left of school and plenty of curriculum to still cover before year-end. Regular school attendance is critical for student success, as well as, increases their ability to learn, grow and develop social skills.

Whenever possible try to make appointments during non-school hours on non-instructional days. All messages to leave school early must go through the office. Students must be signed out by a Guardian (not siblings) and must come to the office to check in and/or out of the building.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

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.

Girls Circle is a safe and supportive space for individuals in grades 5 and 6,

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.

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.

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/.

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

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.

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