🌿 LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open House 2026
A Strong Start That Leads to Pathways of Excellence
Lakeland Catholic School Division is excited to welcome families with children entering Preschool (PK3 & PK4) and Kindergarten in Fall 2026 to our Early Learning Foundations Open House.
🏫 Holy Cross Elementary School
📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
At Lakeland Catholic, we believe a strong start changes everything. Inspired by our faith theme of doing small things with great love, our LCSD Early Learning Foundations are intentionally designed to build early literacy, numeracy, confidence, and a love of learning — setting children up for success long before Grade 1.
During your visit, your child will:
🌿 Explore hands-on, play-based learning centres
🌿 Build early literacy and numeracy skills
🌿 Strengthen fine and gross motor development
🌿 Engage in faith-filled activities rooted in Christ
🌿 Meet caring school staff
We can’t wait to welcome our littlest learners and walk alongside them with great love.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
A Strong Start That Leads to Pathways of Excellence
Lakeland Catholic School Division is excited to welcome families with children entering Preschool (PK3 & PK4) and Kindergarten in Fall 2026 to our Early Learning Foundations Open House.
🏫 Holy Cross Elementary School
📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
At Lakeland Catholic, we believe a strong start changes everything. Inspired by our faith theme of doing small things with great love, our LCSD Early Learning Foundations are intentionally designed to build early literacy, numeracy, confidence, and a love of learning — setting children up for success long before Grade 1.
During your visit, your child will:
🌿 Explore hands-on, play-based learning centres
🌿 Build early literacy and numeracy skills
🌿 Strengthen fine and gross motor development
🌿 Engage in faith-filled activities rooted in Christ
🌿 Meet caring school staff
We can’t wait to welcome our littlest learners and walk alongside them with great love.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
Tomorrow is free hot lunch from Master Caterers and Holy Cross Elementary ! Please send snacks for snack time and and alternate lunch if you child doesn't wish to partake.
Today is the feast day of St. Oscar Romero. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.
🌞The Future is Bright at Lakeland Catholic 😎
Our youngest learners are already discovering the joy of learning.
At our Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children explore engaging learning centres while families connect with the educators who will guide their child’s first years of Catholic education.
Through play, faith, creativity, and discovery, children begin developing the literacy, numeracy, and confidence that set the path for success long before Grade 1.
And yes… there may even be a little swag bag surprise waiting for them too.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to attend.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Registration is open:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
#FutureIsBright
Our youngest learners are already discovering the joy of learning.
At our Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children explore engaging learning centres while families connect with the educators who will guide their child’s first years of Catholic education.
Through play, faith, creativity, and discovery, children begin developing the literacy, numeracy, and confidence that set the path for success long before Grade 1.
And yes… there may even be a little swag bag surprise waiting for them too.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to attend.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Registration is open:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
#FutureIsBright
Oiler's Day March 24th. Come to school in Orange and Blue or your Oilers Gear!
The students voted to raise money this month for our Social Justice Project. Tomorrow is Tonnie Tuesday!
Last day to book. Booking close at 3:00pm
Evidence of learning evenings are scheduled on
March 25 & 26th.
This conference is intended to involve parents, students & teachers as they discuss successes so far and talk about next steps for your child. Our aim is to have parents present at scheduled times on March 25th and March 26th .
To further ensure that all parents and students have both quality time and access to the teacher, please only remain in the classroom for your allotted 15-minute schedule. If, after your scheduled meeting, you feel that you need more than the allotted time, please set up another date and time with your child’s teacher. Students are encouraged to attend.
Last day to book:
To register for Evidence of Learning Conferences, just follow the next steps listed below:
Please visit www.schoolinterviews.ca to access your booking Click on “Make a Booking”
Enter the Event Code ( 9neux )
Online booking will be open March 16th to March 23rd Any parents who have not signed up by March 23rd can contact their child’s teacher to make an appointment
Thank you for supporting this endeavour. If you require any assistance with booking, please contact your child's teacher.
Evidence of learning evenings are scheduled on
March 25 & 26th.
This conference is intended to involve parents, students & teachers as they discuss successes so far and talk about next steps for your child. Our aim is to have parents present at scheduled times on March 25th and March 26th .
To further ensure that all parents and students have both quality time and access to the teacher, please only remain in the classroom for your allotted 15-minute schedule. If, after your scheduled meeting, you feel that you need more than the allotted time, please set up another date and time with your child’s teacher. Students are encouraged to attend.
Last day to book:
To register for Evidence of Learning Conferences, just follow the next steps listed below:
Please visit www.schoolinterviews.ca to access your booking Click on “Make a Booking”
Enter the Event Code ( 9neux )
Online booking will be open March 16th to March 23rd Any parents who have not signed up by March 23rd can contact their child’s teacher to make an appointment
Thank you for supporting this endeavour. If you require any assistance with booking, please contact your child's teacher.
Nurturing our littlest learners with great love — building strong foundations for the years ahead.
At our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children move through hands-on learning centres designed to support:
📚 early literacy
🔢 numeracy foundations
✏️ fine motor development
🏃 movement and coordination
🙏 faith and belonging
Families also meet the caring teachers and learning support teams who help children grow academically, socially, and spiritually from their very first days of school.
These early experiences help build the foundations for confident readers, thinkers, and learners.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are welcome to drop in.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Register today!
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
At our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open Houses, children move through hands-on learning centres designed to support:
📚 early literacy
🔢 numeracy foundations
✏️ fine motor development
🏃 movement and coordination
🙏 faith and belonging
Families also meet the caring teachers and learning support teams who help children grow academically, socially, and spiritually from their very first days of school.
These early experiences help build the foundations for confident readers, thinkers, and learners.
Families with children entering Preschool (P3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are welcome to drop in.
📍 Upcoming Open Houses
St. Dominic – April 9 (9–11 AM)
Holy Cross – April 9 (1–3 PM)
Light of Christ – April 16 (8:30–10:30 AM)
Holy Family – April 16 (1–3 PM)
📝 Register today!
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
#GreatLoveLCSD
#LCSDEarlyLearningFoundations
#CatholicEducation
#EarlyLearning
#Preschool
#Kindergarten
Weather is warming up! We ask parents of all grades to send in extra clothes in your child’s backpack in case they get wet while playing outside. This will help with continued learning without disruption.
Thank you CLFN for this amazing opportunity.
This week is the Book Fair!
Priority 2: After Mrs. MacNiven’s students took a walk to see what types of buildings and places we have in our community, some students were found building their own community in the block centre during Free Choice Centres. They began with a car wash and a car dealership and eventually, through collaboration and team work, they connected these and built a hotel and restaurant. Students representing their community through play shows a deep understanding of the world around them and working together is key in developing friendship and problem solving skills.
🎨 STARTING MONDAY: LCSD Mental Health Matters Spring Poster Contest
Our Mental Health Matters Poster Contest returns this spring with the theme “Do Small Things with Great Love.”
Lakeland Catholic students are invited to design a poster inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, reflecting how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
📅 Contest launches Monday, March 23
🗓 Submissions due Monday, April 13 (after Easter break)
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/poster-design-contest
Thank you to Imperial for supporting LCSD’s Mental Health Matters campaign!
#GreatLoveLCSD #MentalHealthMatters #CatholicEducation #Imperial
Our Mental Health Matters Poster Contest returns this spring with the theme “Do Small Things with Great Love.”
Lakeland Catholic students are invited to design a poster inspired by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, reflecting how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
📅 Contest launches Monday, March 23
🗓 Submissions due Monday, April 13 (after Easter break)
🔗 https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/poster-design-contest
Thank you to Imperial for supporting LCSD’s Mental Health Matters campaign!
#GreatLoveLCSD #MentalHealthMatters #CatholicEducation #Imperial
The Paper Bag Princess
EAL students were buzzing with excitement as they dove into Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess! Students quickly discovered that this tiny book holds a big story.
It wasn’t just a read-aloud—it was a full production. From fierce dragon snores to Elizabeth’s iconic stand-off, students brought the story to life through drama, acting, and alternate endings—proving you don’t need a prince to have a happily ever after. 🏰👑
EAL students were buzzing with excitement as they dove into Robert Munsch’s The Paper Bag Princess! Students quickly discovered that this tiny book holds a big story.
It wasn’t just a read-aloud—it was a full production. From fierce dragon snores to Elizabeth’s iconic stand-off, students brought the story to life through drama, acting, and alternate endings—proving you don’t need a prince to have a happily ever after. 🏰👑
Afternoon Bus Update
All bus routes will be running this afternoon. Thank you for your patience this morning.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and wish our families a blessed weekend.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
All bus routes will be running this afternoon. Thank you for your patience this morning.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and wish our families a blessed weekend.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
Morning Bus Update
Due to current weather conditions, all Bonnyville and Cold Lake rural bus routes are cancelled for this morning.
Schools remain open and classes are in session.
The safety of students and staff remains our top priority. Please travel safely.
An afternoon transportation update will be provided later today.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
Due to current weather conditions, all Bonnyville and Cold Lake rural bus routes are cancelled for this morning.
Schools remain open and classes are in session.
The safety of students and staff remains our top priority. Please travel safely.
An afternoon transportation update will be provided later today.
Christ our model. Children our focus.
We’re Hiring!
Holy Cross Elementary School is looking for a Temporary French Immersion Teacher to join our team!
This position offers the opportunity to work in a caring, faith-filled learning environment where students grow academically, spiritually, and socially while experiencing French language learning.
Apply here:
🔗 https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=0c011644-5316-41ad-9303-28966a98dfa3&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD
#GreatLoveLCSD #FrenchImmersion #CatholicEducation
Holy Cross Elementary School is looking for a Temporary French Immersion Teacher to join our team!
This position offers the opportunity to work in a caring, faith-filled learning environment where students grow academically, spiritually, and socially while experiencing French language learning.
Apply here:
🔗 https://network.applytoeducation.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=0c011644-5316-41ad-9303-28966a98dfa3&sReferer=ATEJOBBOARD
#GreatLoveLCSD #FrenchImmersion #CatholicEducation
Hey Coyotes— lots to celebrate across Lakeland Catholic!
Read the latest LCSD Success Stories:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Read the latest LCSD Success Stories:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/news
Quiz Night!
Parents, buisnesses, schools are welcome to join.
Book a table today.
Visit https://pacholycross.square.site/
*this is an adult only event
Parents, buisnesses, schools are welcome to join.
Book a table today.
Visit https://pacholycross.square.site/
*this is an adult only event
Community Connection
