Holy Cross Elementary School

Happy Groundhog Day!!

Before the 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey closes, we invite parents, staff, and students to take a moment to share their feedback.

Your insights help us understand what’s working in our schools, where we can grow, and how we continue to move forward together in faith and purpose.

If you haven’t yet participated, we encourage you to add your voice today! An invitation was sent on January 14 to your inbox.
✅ An invitation was sent on January 14, 2026 to your inbox.

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Economic Justice reminds us that fairness and dignity must be at the heart of how communities function.

This Catholic Social Teaching calls us to consider how resources are shared, how work is valued, and how decisions impact those most in need. It challenges us to ensure that economic systems serve people and uphold human dignity.

In our schools, Economic Justice is reflected through responsible stewardship, fairness, and learning to make choices that respect the dignity of others.

Learn more about the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our faith and LCSD schools: https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/catholic-social-teachings

✨ Community & Connection in Our Schools ✨

This week across Lakeland Catholic schools, students celebrated what it means to care, connect, and belong.

At Holy Cross Elementary and St. Dominic Elementary in Cold Lake, students got an early start on Family Day by creating custom bookmarks — using art to share what family means to them.

At Dr. Brosseau School in Bonnyville, the focus was on friendship and kindness. Students designed friendship bracelets, choosing to keep them as a reminder or gift them to a friend as a simple act of kindness.

A heartfelt thank you to Paola and Oksana from Action for Healthy Communities for leading these meaningful activities, and to System Excellence Coordinator Sherry Depner for her ongoing dedication to strengthening connections between our schools and community partners.

#LakelandCatholic #FamilyDay #KindnessMatters #CommunityConnections #StudentLife #GreatLoveLCSD #ActionforHealthyCommunities

Across Lakeland Catholic Schools today, staff are taking part in Pathways to Excellence professional learning — a dedicated day focused on enhancing student learning.

These days begin with faith formation, grounding our work in the belief that Christ is our Model and children are our focus. Educators then come together to focus on literacy and numeracy, strengthen classroom practice, and share approaches that support student success across grades and schools.

Pathways to Excellence days are intentional and purposeful. They provide time for collaboration, reflection, and alignment so learning remains consistent, meaningful, and responsive to student needs.

This work matters. It supports teachers, strengthens classrooms, and directly benefits students — academically, socially, and spiritually.

#GreatLoveLCSD #IBelieveinCatholicEd #PathwaysToExcellence #StudentSuccess

There’s still time to share your voice.
The 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey is open, and we invite parents, staff, and students to take part.

Your feedback helps us reflect on what’s working well, identify opportunities for growth, and plan next steps together—guided by faith and focused on student success.

Every voice matters.
#LCSDAssurance #ChristOurModelChildrenOurFocus

Reminder there is no school tomorrow January 30th

Today is the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas. On the announcements this morning, we took a moment to learn about the feast day.

Today is Family Literacy Day! May we celebrate the precious gift of reading together as families. Whether it’s reading a bedtime story, sharing Scripture, or exploring a new book, these moments nurture faith, connection, and curiosity.

"Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray."
—Proverbs 22:6

📢 We’re Hiring!

Lakeland Catholic School Division is currently seeking a temporary Student Assistant to join the team at Holy Cross Elementary School in Cold Lake.

This role is a great opportunity to support students, work alongside dedicated staff, and make a meaningful difference in a school community rooted in faith and care.

👉 Apply today: https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/career-opportunities

There’s still time to share your voice.
The 2025–2026 LCSD Education Assurance Survey is still open, and every response helps guide improvement across our schools.

Partnering with parents, staff, and students to plan for their future.
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Across the Division, students engaged in meaningful learning that built literacy and numeracy skills, encouraged problem‑solving, and strengthened confidence. From Learning Strategies at Assumption, to one‑to‑one literacy instruction at Holy Cross, to Grade 5/6 goal setting in Wellness at Holy Family, to numeracy work and shared reading at École Notre Dame Elementary, classrooms remained focused on learning that supports the whole child — academically, socially, and spiritually.

Students who were unable to attend were provided with learning activities to support continued learning from home.

Thank you to our families, staff, and students for their dedication to learning today. The day reinforced the importance of consistency and connection for students.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday!

Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.

Afternoon Bus Transportation Update

All bus routes are running this afternoon, with the exception of the following routes:

Bonnyville: C06

Lac La Biche: C55

Waskatenau: C41 and C44

Families are reminded to please check the Bus Status App and lrcssd.ca for the most up-to-date information.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student safety and learning.

❄️ It may be cold outside — but our afternoon learning will be warm.

Lakeland Catholic Cold Lake school families are asked to please be prepared to bring their child(ren) to school for afternoon classes, as learning will resume.

We can’t wait to see you!

Thank you to our families for your flexibility and understanding today.

Today, we join together in prayer as the Archdiocese of Edmonton celebrates a significant milestone.

The Mass of Installation of Most Reverend Stephen Andrew Hero as Archbishop of Edmonton will take place this evening and is available via livestream.

🕖 7:00 p.m. tonight
📍 St. Joseph’s Cathedral-Basilica

Watch live here:
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/QnRhFKB6Gac

May this celebration be a moment of unity, faith, and renewal for our Catholic community.

Due to an unexpected power outage, morning classes are cancelled today at the following Lakeland Catholic Cold Lake schools:

• Holy Cross Elementary

• St. Dominic Elementary School

• Assumption Jr./Sr. High School

Families will receive an update as soon as more information is available.

Please note: transportation cancellations have been shared in an earlier social media post.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Due to current road conditions, all Lakeland Catholic buses are cancelled this morning.

Schools remain open, and learning will continue for students who are able to attend. Please travel safely.

An afternoon transportation update will be provided later today.

Thank you for your understanding.

Tomorrow is Mercy Day

4EE students researched constellation shapes and their stories, then created mini constellations to light up the classroom! ⭐ I can explain how First Nations and Métis peoples used star constellations to understand their relationship to the land.