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Dear Lakeland Ridge Families,

We would like to welcome everyone back for the new school year! I hope you all enjoyed your summer and found opportunities to rest, relax, recharge, and spend time with friends and family. For those families that are new to Lakeland Ridge, Welcome to the Pack!

The school office is now open. The first day of school for all students in Grades 1-9 is Thursday, August 28. Please review the start-up information below to help you prepare for the new school year. As well, our Kindergarten to Grade 9 school supply lists are available on our school website.

I look forward to a wonderful year working with students, staff, guardians, and the entire Lakeland Ridge School community.

Andy Cunningham

Principal

Kindergarten Information

In June, Kindergarten families should have received information about their child's orientation time. Kindergarten students will have an opportunity to attend in small groups for their orientation between August 28 and September 3. Regular classes for Kindergarten will begin on September 4 (Schedule A) and September 5 (Schedule B). If you have any questions about the date and time of your child's orientation, please contact the office at 780-416-9018. The EIPS Kindergarten calendar can be found here: https://www.eips.ca/download/480908

Grades 1 - 6 Unpack Your Backpack & Meet the Staff

Grades 1 – 6 students and families will have an opportunity to drop off school supplies and say hello to their teacher from 5:30 – 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 27. This is the day prior to the start of school. The office will send out a School Messenger to all families on the morning of August 27 letting guardians know who their child's teacher is and their classroom location. We look forward to seeing our elementary students and families that evening!

If you are unable to make it on August 27, don't worry! Families can accompany their child(ren) to their classroom on the first day of classes.

Junior High Orientation

On Wednesday, August 27 from 2:00 - 3:00pm, we will be hosting a junior orientation for all Grade 7 students along with any NEW Grade 8 or 9 students. Families may arrive between 1:45 - 2:00 pm. We recognize that parents may be unable to attend and therefore students are allowed to attend on their own. Parents may also drop their child off and pick them up at 3:00 pm. Upon arrival, families can proceed directly to the Kona (large) gym.

The orientation will start with a staff welcome and a short presentation at 2:00 pm in the Kona gym. Following the presentation, students will receive their timetables, get their locks and lockers, and receive a tour of our school. Teachers will be in their classes and will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Junior High Meet the Staff Event

All junior high students and families will be able to meet their teachers and staff during the evening of Wednesday, August 28 from 5:30 – 6:30pm. This will coincide with our elementary Unpack Your Backpack event taking place at the same time. We hope to see all students and families that evening!

Junior High Timetables and First Day of Class

All junior high students will be able to access their timetable on August 27 at noon through PowerSchool. Students will also receive a hard copy of their timetable the first day of classes. Grades 7, 8 and 9 students are asked to proceed directly to their Day 1/Block 1 class on the first day of school.

AUGUST

Aug. 27 - Gr.7 and new Junior High Student Orientation 2:00-3:00pm

Aug. 27 - Unpack Your Backpack (Elementary) 5:30-6:30pm

Aug. 27 - Meet the Staff (All Students) 5:30-6:30pm

Aug. 28 - First Day of School!

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1 - Labour Day (No School)

Sept. 3 - Early Dismissal at 2:14pm

Sept. 9 - School Council Meeting at 6:30pm

Sept. 10 - Early Dismissal at 2:14pm

Sept. 11-13 - EIAA Sr. Girls Volleyball Tournament

Sept. 15 - Linking Generations Information Meeting for Jr. High Students

Sept. 15 - Little Elk Island Adventure Schedule A at 9:30am

Sept. 15 - School Wide Bus Evacuations at 9:00am

Sept. 16 - Little Elk Island Adventure Schedule B at 2:15 am

Sept. 16 - School Picture Day (KB-9)

Sept. 17 - School Picture Day (KA only)

Sept. 17 - Early Dismissal at 2:14pm
Sept. 18 - School Picture Day (Alternate Kindergarten)

Sept. 22-26 - Truth and Reconciliation Week

Sept. 24 - Early Dismissal at 2:14pm

Sept. 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)

*More dates to come! Check our school website for the most up-to-date information.

Is your child riding the bus this year? If yes, download the My Ride and Bus Status apps to stay in the know about your child’s bus stop location, route, pickup time and whether their bus is running on schedule.

Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own calendar? Simply, visit https://www.lakelandridge.ca/about/calendar click on “Subscribe to Calendar” and follow the instructions. Within seconds, your calendar will contain all Lakeland Ridge’s important dates including holidays, school-closures days, planned activities and events, and it will remain synced with all the latest updates throughout the school year.

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2025-26 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2025.

For more information, visit the https://www.lakelandridge.ca/about/180409 on the school website. Alternatively, contact our business manager, Cathy Eyben at 780-416-9018.

Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance, and many school sites have video monitoring equipment?

Video surveillance and equipment help:

• ensure the safety of all students, staff, drivers and property; and
• discourage destructive acts.

As needed, EIPS school administration and Student Transportation staff review video recordings, in accordance with the Protection of Privacy Act. The recordings assist schools and the Division with monitoring student and driver conduct and may be used as evidence in a disciplinary matter.

For more information about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, contact the EIPS Privacy Officer at 780-464-3477.

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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