LPS Connection

Welcome back to a new school year!

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, designed to keep

parents informed with a convenient week-at-a-glance overview.

Find all the links to school-related resources at the end of this newsletter.

Welcome back to all of our wonderful LPS students! The hallways are starting to fill with energy, laughter, and the happy buzz of activity. It feels incredible to have our school come alive again.

We are so excited to begin a fresh new year filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun together. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces returning, and we’re equally thrilled to welcome our new students and families to the LPS community.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead—we can’t wait to see all the great things our students will accomplish!

With gratitude,

Louise Loh, Principal

Angela Davis, Vice Principal

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."

– Henry Ford

This year, we’re excited to share that Legal Public School is offering a cross-grade classroom. This means students from different grades will learn together, and there are many benefits to this approach!

In a cross-grade classroom:

Students learn from each other. Older students get to be leaders and mentors, while younger students benefit from having role models right beside them.
Learning is personalized. Teachers meet each student where they’re at, making sure every child feels supported and challenged at their own level.
Relationships are stronger. A mixed-age class feels like a close-knit family, helping students feel connected and supported.
Confidence and collaboration grow. Working with peers of different ages builds communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

This approach also ties directly to our school goals:

Helping students grow as learners in reading, writing, and math.
Creating a caring, connected school community.
Building future-ready skills like problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork.

At LPS, we’re excited to see how this model will help our students belong, learn, and grow together.

We are pleased to share that our Nutrition Program will be returning this school year! Beginning September 8th, students will have the option of a healthy choice, such as fruits, vegetables, or whole grains, to supplement their snacks.

The program will run three days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

We are excited to continue supporting our students with healthy options to help them stay energized and ready to learn throughout the day.

We are excited to share that Legal Public School will be offering an after-school program for our students! To make sure this program truly meets the needs of our families and community, we’d love your feedback.

Your input will help us decide on the kinds of activities to include, how the program is structured, and the best ways it can support our students.

This new program also connects directly to our Education Plan goals:

Empowered Student and Staff Learning – extending learning beyond the school day with engaging activities.
Healthy School Communities – providing a safe, caring, and connected space after school.
Future Readiness – helping students build skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership.

Please take a moment to complete our short survey. Your voice will help us shape an after-school program that supports both student growth and our school community.

Afterschool Programming Survey

Please note that our school offices will remain closed until August 18.

Starting August 18, all school-related calls and inquiries can be directed to our Administrative Assistant at Landing Trail School by calling 780-923-2898. This number will now serve as the main contact for all school communication, including urgent matters.

Reporting Student Absences
You can report your child's absence in one of two ways:

Call the school at 780-923-2898, or
Use our new online absence reporting tool:

Simply complete the online form by clicking here: https://forms.gle/XMpTWzG2wEWF7mgS8 – no phone call is required.
A confirmation email will be sent once your child’s absence has been successfully reported.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation as we prepare for the new school year!

August 18: School Office Open (Contact 780-923-2898)
August 20: School Offices closed for Office Staff PD
August 28: School begins
September 1: Labour Day (No Classes)
September 2: First Day of Classes
September 15: PD Day (No Classes)
September 25: 45th Anniversary Terry Fox Run (PM - Everyone welcome)
September 29: Bus Safety Presentation
September 30: National Truth & Reconciliation Day (No Classes)
October 10: Fall Photos
October 13: Thanksgiving Monday (No Classes)
October 14: PD Day (No Classes)
October 28-November 4: Landing Trail Book Fair (Open to everyone)
October 28: Parent/Teacher Conversations (4:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
November 4: Parent/Teacher Conversations (3:30 pm - 6:30 pm)
November 7: Remembrance Day Observance @ 9:30 am (Everyone welcome)
November 10: Day in Lieu (No Classes)
November 11: Remembrance Day (No Classes)
November 12-14: Fall Break (No Classes)

Event Information

45th Anniversary - Terry Fox Run

When?

Thursday, Sep 25, 2025, 01:45 PM

Where?

Legal Public School, 46 Street, Legal, AB, Canada

location_on Open maps

Event Information

Legal Public School Remembrance Day Observance

When?

Friday, Nov 7, 2025, 09:30 AM

Where?

Legal Public School, 46 Street, Legal, AB, Canada

location_on Open maps

School Council

Parents play a vital role at Legal Public School, and we’re hoping for a strong turnout in our School Council this year!

The council meets once a month to discuss school programming, upcoming events, and ways to strengthen community engagement. It’s a great way to stay informed, share your voice, and support our school community.

We welcome all interested parents to join! If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to our current council president, Sarah (Email to be shared at later date).

We look forward to working together to make this a great year!