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We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our school community for the overwhelming support shown once again for this year’s Terry Fox Run. Year after year, your generosity has helped raise an incredible amount of money in support of cancer research. This cause unites us all, as cancer has touched the lives of so many, and together we continue to carry forward Terry’s legacy of hope, strength, and determination.

We had a very special guest with us this week to kick off our Terry Fox Run. Fred Fox, Terry's older brother, came to Lakeland Ridge to share Terry's life story and mission with us. It was an incredibly moving presentation where all 700+ young Canadians sat silently as they learned about the life and legacy of Terry Fox.

Fred's message was clear - there is a hero inside of each and every one of us. Terry did not set out on his Marathon of Hope to become famous or make money. He wanted to make a difference and it was his determination that inspired a nation to rally around his cause.

As we continued to hear stories of our students taking the initiative to raise donations for the Terry Fox Foundation through lemonade stands, rainbow loom stands or simply walking door to door, we can be certain that the Marathon of Hope will continue.

We are so proud of our community!

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 22-26 - Truth and Reconciliation Week

Sept. 24 - Early Dismissal at 2:14pm

Sept. 26 - Orange Shirt Day @ LLR

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

OCTOBER

Oct.2 - Linking Generations Orientation

Oct.3 - Professional Learning Day (No School)

Oct.7 - PT Interview Bookings Open

Oct.9 - Photo retakes (KA-9)

Oct.10 - Photo retakes (KB only)

Oct.13 - Thanksgiving Day (No School)

Oct.14 - Linking Generations

Oct.14-17 - Scholastic Book Fair

Oct.15-16 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Oct.20 - Municipal Election (LLR hosting a polling station)

Oct.21 - Linking Generations

Oct.21 - School Council Meeting 6:30pm

Oct.24-25 - Howler Volleyball Tournament

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

Parents, please remind your children to sign out at the office prior to leaving school grounds regardless of what time of day they are exiting. We are finding that students are calling or texting home from their devices, getting permission from parents allowing them to leave, then leaving without first letting the office know. Students should be making these calls from the office, and then signing out before they go, so we can update their attendance.

If you call or email the school to give permission for your child to leave, we make a note of it, but if your child does not check out on their way, their attendance does not get updated and you’ll likely end up with an email reporting their absence.

If students arrive to school late, or return to the school following an appointment, they need to check in to the office so we can update their attendance and make note of the time they came in.

Thank you for helping us keep all of our wonderful students safe and accounted for. They are our reason for being here every day!

If your child requires medication to be accessible at the school such as Tylenol, Advil, Benadryl, Reactine or Tums, please fill out the Medication Management Plan forms below.

Students are not permitted to administer their own medication at school. All medication should be provided in its original packaging and labelled with student’s name. All medication will be stored in the office with administering recorded.

LLR Child/Student Medication Management Plan

https://permission.click/x6QEx/ca

If your child has a medical diagnosis that requires an emergency medical plan please fill out the form below:

Medical Emergency Plan - Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Epilepsy and Diabetes

https://permission.click/0KWMb/ca

If your child has a medical condition not listed above that requires an emergency medical plan, please contact our school counsellor:

Contact Us - Counsellor

All exterior doors, including the front entrance doors, will always be locked, and opened only for student and visitor access during designated school entry times.

Our front entrance is equipped with a doorbell and camera linked to the front office. Visitors seeking entry into the school are required to use the main entrance and ring the bell for assistance. Please remember to sign in at the office on our iPad. For safety reasons, it is imperative that we are aware of who is in the building and where there are helping out just in case of an emergency.

Volleyball tryouts for senior teams have already begun with junior tryouts starting next week.

Check out our Athletics calendar for updates.

The Government of Alberta has passed the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act which went into effect September 1, 2025.

Parents of every athlete 12 years of age or older who wish to play on a female-only sports team or in a female-only league will be required to confirm in writing that the athlete meets all the eligibility requirements as set out in the Fairness and Safety in Sport Act and Fairness and Safety in Sport Regulation before they are able to compete. At Lakeland Ridge, eligibility declarations will be sent out to guardians once team rosters have been established.

You can find more information on this legislation on this website: Ensuring fairness and safety in sport | Alberta.ca.

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.

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.