🌿 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.
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
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. Patrick. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.
Priority 2: After some very heavy snow this winter, Mrs. Mac’s Kinders trekked over to Shipwreck Park to see how deep the snow was. When we arrived, we were the first ones to walk through the fresh snow and students were shocked at how difficult it was for us to create a path. Students compared the depth in different areas of the park (on the play structure, on the grass area, by the swings, etc.) and discussed who it was deepest on. What a wonderful way for students to practice language used in measurement and comparison!
Tomorrow is Mercy Day!
March 17th
The students voted to raise money this month for our Social Justice Project. Tomorrow is Tonnie Tuesday!
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.
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.
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.
Join Us April 9 – LCSD Early Learning Open House!
Lakeland Catholic School Division is excited to welcome families to our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open House at Holy Cross Elementary School.
Families with children entering Preschool (PK3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to stop by, explore our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and discover how our early learning programs nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
📍 Holy Cross Elementary School
📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
Rooted in our Catholic faith and inspired by the call to do small things with great love, our LCSD Early Learning Foundations program builds early literacy, numeracy, and strong relationships that help children thrive long before Grade 1.
Register here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Program availability is subject to enrollment.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
Lakeland Catholic School Division is excited to welcome families to our LCSD Early Learning Foundations Open House at Holy Cross Elementary School.
Families with children entering Preschool (PK3 & PK4) or Kindergarten in Fall 2026 are invited to stop by, explore our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and discover how our early learning programs nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
📍 Holy Cross Elementary School
📅 Thursday, April 9
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
Rooted in our Catholic faith and inspired by the call to do small things with great love, our LCSD Early Learning Foundations program builds early literacy, numeracy, and strong relationships that help children thrive long before Grade 1.
Register here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Program availability is subject to enrollment.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.
Priority 2: Students in Mrs. MacNiven’s Kinder class have been learning to use their 5 senses and during Free Choice Centres they had the opportunity to explore ice - what does it look and feel like? What happens if we use it with paint? What about if we add salt or spray water on it? Everyone was able to explore in different ways, they asked thoughtful questions, and we learned a lot. Students were then able to connect this to the ice on the playground and why our custodians use sand and deicer.
Just a reminder tomorrow is a No School Friday!
Priority 2: Happy 100th Day! We had some dear “old” friends join us today for the 100th day of school in Mrs. MacNiven’s Kinder class and other friends brought collections of 100 things. Students participated in many different activities focusing on the number 100 throughout the day.
