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.

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

– Henry Ford

Principal/Vice Principal's Message

Dear LPS Families,

We had another fantastic week at LPS. Rugby was once again a huge hit with our students. There was so much energy, teamwork, and excitement out on the field, and it was wonderful to see students encouraging one another while staying active and having fun together.

We have upcoming field trips, and we are excited to have volunteers join us! If you would like to attend any of the trips, you will need to have a current criminal record check (within 6 months) on file. This is required in order to participate in all field trip activities. Please ensure this is completed in advance so you are cleared to join us.

With the warmer, sunnier weather finally arriving, we are spending a lot of time outside, enjoying fresh air and outdoor learning opportunities. Please remember to send your child with a hat and appropriate outdoor clothing so they can stay comfortable while outside throughout the day.

This week, we also went on our very first fishing trip to the pond. The students had an amazing time exploring, learning, and enjoying nature together. We are excited to continue heading down to the pond regularly for more fishing fun in the weeks ahead.

We would also like to kindly remind families that students should leave toys at home. While we know students are excited to share special items, toys at school have recently been causing some problems and distractions during the day. We appreciate your support in helping keep our focus on learning, friendships, and safe play at school.

Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to many more exciting outdoor adventures and learning opportunities as we move through June together.

With gratitude,

Louise Loh, Principal

Angela Davis, Vice Principal

Connected Moments: Building Strong Kids in Small Ways

At school, we focus on helping students build the skills they need to manage emotions, solve problems, and build positive relationships. Across the division, our Unplugged approach encourages small, intentional moments of connection throughout the day. These same simple strategies at home can help create consistency for children and support their growth in confidence, independence, and resilience.

Connected Moment
Make time for child-led, unplugged play.

Try This at Home

Provide time without screens
Let your child decide what and how to play
Avoid directing or correcting

Why This Matters
Unstructured play helps children learn to make decisions, solve problems, and manage themselves without constant adult direction.

Staying Connected & Reporting Absences

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!

🗓 Coming Up!

June 1: PD Day (No Classes)
June 2-5: Pride Week
June 3: Last day of DRAFT
June 5: Taco-in-a-bag Hot Lunch
June 8: Dress as Your Future Career
June 9: Third Annual Summer Festival @ LT
June 11: Human Sexuality Day
June 16: School-Wide Field Trip
June 17: NIPD @ LT
June 18 - 24: PAT Week
June 19: Hot Dogs & Donut Hot Lunch
June 24: Beach Day
June 25: Awards (PM)
June 26: Last Day of School

💡 Reminders

Parent Group

Thank you for your support over the last four years. We encourage you to join your next school's council next year.

School Council plays an essential role in building strong connections between families and the school. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Learn more about upcoming events, activities, and initiatives
Share your ideas and perspectives to help shape the school community.
Stay informed about decisions that impact students’ learning and well-being
Connect with other parents and staff who are working together to support our children.

Your voice matters, and your involvement helps create the best possible learning environment for all students. We hope to see you there!

Sturgeon Public Schools is proud to be the first division in Alberta to partner with Unplugged Canada, a parent-led movement that encourages families to delay giving children personal smartphones until at least the age of 14. Waiting can have a profoundly positive impact on children’s mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.

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