Dear LLR Families,

Thank you to Ms. Dahl and her talented cast and crew for their outstanding performances in the Matilda play this week! All elementary students had the privilege of attending one of the matinee shows. The performers shined in the evenings for staff, students, and LLR families in many sold out shows. The school has been a BUZZ about how incredible the performances have been!

Our School Resource Officer, Cst. Chantelle Kelly presented this week to our Grade 7, 8, and 9 students on online social media safety. Thank you, Cst. Kelly for the very informative sessions.

Just a reminder Wednesday, May 4 is Early Dismissal, Cash 4 Care, Hats on for Mental Health and crazy socks and sandals day. We can't wait to see all the colorful socks and sandal combinations! There is no school on Friday, May 6 for staff professional learning day.

The sun is finally shining! We hope everyone is able to enjoy the beautiful warm weather this weekend.

MAY

May 2: Junior High BBQ Lunch Orders due by noon, Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May 3: Class 2-1 Fieldtrip to Millennium Place

May 4: Early Dismissal (Crazy Socks & Sandals Day)

• Hats on for Mental Health
• LLR Junior High Information Evening @ 6:30pm

May 5: Jr. High Track Meet & BBQ Lunch

May 6: No School: Professional Learning Day

May 8: Mother's Day

May 9: School Trustee Tour and Visit

May 10: School Council Meeting @ 6:30pm

May 16: Grade 9 ELA Part A Common Exam

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

Join us on May 2 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to our bus operators—who go above and beyond to provide safe and timely transportation to our students.

On behalf of Lakeland Ridge THANK YOU to all of our school bus operators for a job well done.

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 form is available to accept orders until Monday, May 2. 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.

Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2022-23 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the first day of school.

All students who indicated needing transportation services through the returning student registration process are now registered. Families registered will received tentative route schedules and invoices by the end of the month—fees are due June 30, 2022.

For those students who didn’t indicate needing transportation service through the pre-enrolment process and want to now register, simply contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151 or email st@eips.ca.

For more information about EIPS Student Transportation visit www.eips.ca/transportation.

NOTE: Families can pay fees online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. To pay in-person contact Student Transportation to make an appointment.

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.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several sessions for families with children starting kindergarten in the fall to help prepare them for the year ahead. Sessions will take place throughout May and June.

We invite you to join us for any or all of the upcoming virtual sessions that fit your schedule. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Upcoming sessions include:

· Supporting a Successful Transition to School

· Self Help: Building independence

· Speech Sound Development

· Fine-Motor Development in Young Children

· Literacy in Kindergarten

NOTE: Links to register were sent to all families with children registered to start kindergarten in 2022-23. Presenters will send the links to join the actual sessions directly to all registered families closer to each event.

For more information, contact the school at 780-416-9018.

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

Learn more about Summer School 2022

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.

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:

• jeremy.albert@eips.ca

• harlee.mcarthur@eips.ca

• cheryl.devin@eips.ca

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.

Attendance

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Email: general.llr@eips.ca
Website: https://www.lakelandridge.ca/
Location: 101 Crimson Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-416-9018
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Twitter: @LakelandRidge