Wolf Tracks

Dec. 15 - Deadline to turn in "Kindness Advent Challenge" Forms

Dec. 15 - Theme Day: Ugly Sweater Day

Dec. 16 - Theme Day: Christmas Sock Day

Dec. 17 - CANCELED - Christmas Caroling in the Gym

Dec. 17 - Theme Day: Holiday Wear

Dec. 17 - Early Dismissal

Dec. 18 - Theme Day: Holiday Headwear

Dec. 19 - Theme Day: Christmas PJ Day

Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Break (Schools Closed)

Jan. 5 - School Resumes

Jan. 7 - Early Dismissal

Jan. 9 - Jr. High Honors Applications Open

Hello Families,

On November 28th, a letter was distributed to your child with instructions on how to participate in the Kindness Advent Challenge that is happening school-wide starting December 1st! We are very excited about this and hope your family enjoys helping your child demonstrate "kindness and giving" during the month of December. The 3 classrooms with the most "acts of kindness" will receive a special visit from The Grinch!

(A copy of this letter and the calendar for completing tasks is linked below for your convenience, should you require a re-print.)

Please call Miss Camp at (780) 416-9018 or email general.llr@eips.ca if you have any questions.

We are excited to announce a grade 8&9 ski trip to Marmot on February 20th, 2026!!! Registration for the trip opened at 9:00am this morning and will run until January 9th at 12:00pm or until the trip fills up.

We require a minimum of 80 students to run the trip and it is capped at 104 students. Once numbers have been confirmed after January 9th we will be looking for a few parent volunteers to help supervise that day.

For more information, please see the student handout below.

As the result of the extended school closure due to the labour dispute, Elk Island Public Schools has re-assessed applicable 2025-26 school fees, which at this time is reflected in our LLR Noon Supervision Fees. Kindergarten Noon Supervision Fee has been reduced by $5, Grades 1-6 Noon Supervision Fee has been reduced by $10, Grades 7-9 Noon Supervision Fee has been reduced by $5 for the 16 days missed.

Any credits from these adjustments are automatically applied to outstanding amounts owing from previous or current school years. We encourage you to log in to PowerSchool to review your account.

With the winter season almost here, the school has a few reminders for families:

· Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.

· If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, and posts updates on social media and eips.ca. · Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.” Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.

· When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.

Please click the image above to view the FMNI December 2025 Newsletter.

Families experiencing financial hardship may request a waiver for certain transportation or school fees by completing the fee waiver application form.

Electronic Fee Waiver Application 2025-26 or

Download and print Fee Waiver Application 2025-26

Please allow three weeks for your application to be processed.

Typically, fee waiver applications are due by December 15. For the 2025-26 year, the deadline has been extended to Feb. 13, 2026. Families new to EIPS have 45 days from their registration date to apply. Applications cannot be accepted after these dates.

Has your contact information recently changed? Have you recently moved or has your contact information changed since the start of the year?

Lakeland Ridge encourages families to review the information the Division has on file to ensure it’s up to date. Using the Student Information Update available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, families can review the current information on file for each student—including addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts, medical details and other related information—and submit any updates needed.

Reviewing and updating the form ensures the school and Division have the most up-to-date information regarding your child. Updates completed by December 10 are especially helpful as the Division prepares for 2026-27 registration processes beginning in the new year.

NOTE: Only submit updates for the changes that have already taken place. If you’re moving later this school year, you’ll submit the necessary updates to your information through the Student Information Update after you’ve moved.

If you have questions about the form or any trouble with your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-416-9018.

When dropping off and picking up students, please ensure you are not parking in bus zones, staff parking spaces, or entering the staff parking lot at any time, even for a quick stop. We have noticed an increase in vehicles lining up and blocking staff parking stalls for end of day pick up. This makes it difficult for staff to leave the school because their stalls are either blocked or they are concerned about backing out and hitting someone. Staff parking spaces have all been allocated for the staff from Lakeland Ridge, Holy Spirit and EIPS Supports for Students. All staff parking spots are in use, however, you may see some open spots because staff from all 3 organizations arrive and depart at various times of the day. Please do not park in an empty staff parking space or enter the staff parking lot. The map below outlines where you are permitted to pull in to pick up and drop off your children. (Turquoise area ONLY.) Whenever in doubt, STAY TO THE RIGHT!

This year, Lakeland Ridge is hosting a private childcare company, called Nature Wanderers Childcare. They will offer childcare for Kindergarten age students on off days as well as before and after school care for students up to age 12.

For any inquiries please reach out to Nature Wanderers directly.

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
Instagram: @LakelandRidgeWolves