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Terry Fox Fundraiser

Posted on September 21 2023

Students at Lakedell are busy walking/running each day to see how many km we can chart to support Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Walk Across Canada in support of the memory of Terry Fox. So far students…

Join the Pigeon Lake Lynx Cheer Team

Posted on September 14 2023

We have heard through feedback that community and school events are important. For your awareness, we will occasionally send out opportunities for our students. One such opportunity is shared in a Google…

Alberta Education Minister Back to School Letter to…

Posted on September 8 2023

Education Minister’s Back To School Letter

Meet the Staff and Scavenger Hunt

Posted on September 8 2023

Please join us on Sept 11, 2023  from 4-7 for a fun Meet the Staff and Scavenger Hunt.  There will be Hot dogs and refreshments as well. 

School's Out for Summer

Posted on June 16 2023

Classes will Resume on August 30th  Kindergarten staggered entry  Registration Days are August 24 - 25

THE BOOK FAIR OPENS WEDNESDAY April 26 & 27th !!!!!

Posted on April 25 2023

Tuesday - Preview Day for Students Wednesday and Thursday - Buying Days for Students, Families, and Community Members Open from:  11:45 am  - 7:00 pm

Folk Singers at Lakedell School Today

Posted on April 14 2023

Marie Dunn and Shannon Johnson brought folk music to life today at Lakedell School. Playing a selection of instruments including violin, guitar, and accordion, the duo performed a selection of Dunn's…

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Posted on April 13 2023

Our Lakedell School BOOK FAIR will be running April 26 & 27th from 11:45 am to 7 pm both days The students will have a chance to preview the books on Tuesday the 25th. 

Visit from Medicine River Wildlife Centre

Posted on April 11 2023

Lakedell School was delighted to have Olive the Owl from Medicine River Wildlife Centre and her handler Erin in to talk to the school about wildlife conservation, the difference between pets and wild…

Jersey Day and Assembly Competitions

Posted on March 23 2023

Along with Jersey Theme day, we also have our monthly assembly.  With a little friendly competition thrown in for fun!!

Wet Felting at Lakedell School

Posted on March 20 2023

Our Lakedell Students had a great time learning how to do Wet Felting.  The project was paid for using some of the funds from the Haunted Barn.

Pigeon Lake Soccer Registration 2023

Posted on March 20 2023

Twins Triplets and More Theme Day at Lakedell School

Posted on March 10 2023

It is Twin, Triplet, & More Day at Lakedell School, and the staff got in the action- much to the surprise and delight of Mr. Teplyske. What a team!  Can there ever be TOO MANY MR TEPLYSKES????

Lakedell School ECS Open House

Posted on February 24 2023

Kindergarten Open House March 16th Drop in anytime between 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Lakedell School Skating on Pigeon Lake

Posted on February 22 2023

With the weather finally cooperating we got to do some skating on the lake.  It was such a beautiful day and the kids, staff, and volunteers all had a fabulous time. 

West of the 5th Poker Run - Where is the money going?…

Posted on February 17 2023

West of the 5th Poker Run

2023-2024 Registration is Open for New Students

Posted on February 16 2023

We are excited to welcome your child into our WRPS community. We are accepting registrations for NEW students. More information can be found here.

Warm Weather equals Skating Fun at Lakedell School

Posted on January 20 2023

Our outdoor rink has been very busy this week.  Thank you to all the volunteers who got it going this month, and who are maintaining the ice sheet for our children.  Teachers and staff will continue…

The Cultural Wheel presentation at Lakedell School.

Posted on January 20 2023

Wednesday, January 18th Lakedell Students welcomed Kyeler and his presentation of the Cultural Wheel. The 4 quadrants of the Cultural Wheel teach Folklore, Community, Kinesthetic, and Celebration. The…

2022

Ensuring Access to Education for All Students

Posted on November 25 2022

A new regulation was announced, effective November 24, 2022 that will protect student's access to in-person learning. For more information please view the letter to parents from Minister of Education,…

Amanda Panda and the Hula Hoop Circus

Posted on November 25 2022

We welcomed Amanda Panda to Lakedell School. She wowed the students and staff with her Hula Hoop  Circus acrobatics.  She continued the day with a workshop for each of the classes to teach some fundamentals…

Halloween at Lakedell 2022

Posted on October 31 2022

Lakedell School staff wish everyone a safe and fun Hallowe'en! Mr. Teplyske's Pac-Man shirt isn't entirely visible, but the Ghosts are. Remember, no school for students tomorrow- staff have a PLC Day.…

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Posted on October 28 2022

Teachers met with several sets of parents this week on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Unfortunately, the power outage on Thursday hampered our ability to meet with parents. We appreciate the families…

ONLY 2 WEEKENDS LEFT FOR THE HAUNTED BARN

Posted on October 17 2022

Just a reminder that we only have 2 weekends left for the Haunted Barn.  It's fun for all!!  Go, Enjoy, Support our Lakedell School. 

Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Posted on September 29 2022

Recently, the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools Trustees made an addition to the WRPS Land Acknowledgement that states, “We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge…

Terry Fox Run

Posted on September 29 2022

To raise funds for cancer research, Lakedell School students annually participate in the Terry Fox Run. This year students and staff ran and walked on September 23 raising $2,738.20 to donate. We thank…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange…

Posted on September 27 2022

  Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness…

Haunted Barn October 2022

Posted on September 20 2022

Thanks to Lakedell Schools Fundraising Committee, Lakedell Parents and Local Volunteers our Haunted Barn Oct 2022  will be underway October 1.  This is one of the main fundraisers for our school. …

LAKEDELL SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER

Posted on June 17 2022

We would like to thank all Students, Families, and Staff for making this a great school year.  Mr. Teplyske and Mrs. Smith will be back at school on Aug 24. Please call the school then if you have any…

Registration is Open for New Students

Posted on March 7 2022

We are excited to welcome your child into our WRPS community. We are accepting registrations for NEW students. More information can be found here.

FUNDRAISING - 50/50 Draw and West of the 5th Poker…

Posted on February 22 2022

In case you are not on Facebook and need the link for the 50/50 Fundraising Draw.   https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/westofthe5thpokerrun On-line registration for the Poker Rally is closed but you can…

Lakedell School Activity Day

Posted on February 17 2022

February 17 was Activity Day at Lakedell. Students participated in a range of 'active' elements including inline skating with Alien Inline, Musical Noodles, and Outdoor snow pursuits. Everyone appeared…

West of the 5th Poker Run Fundraiser

Posted on February 8 2022

West Of The 5th Poker Rally

2021

Donation to Lakedell School

Posted on December 8 2021

We sincerely thank Mr. Ray Sevigney for a donation of $262 to Lakedell School. Mr. Sevigney recently raffled off one of his wooden creations at the Lakedell Christmas Market and donated the proceeds to…

Lakedell School Supports Santa’s Elves

Posted on December 1 2021

Each December, Lakedell School students work together to support the Pigeon Lake Child & Family Society’s (PLCFS) Santa’s Elves initiative.  For twenty-two years, the PLCFS has been supporting families…

Dancing Dominos at Lakedell School

Posted on November 2 2021

Staff decided to have a little fun and surprise the students with their version of the Monster Mash during the Halloween Assembly on Friday, Oct 29. Watch  Dancing Dominos- Halloween 2021 for this terrifying…

Haunted Barn 2021

Posted on October 1 2021

  Haunted Barn 2021

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!!

Posted on June 17 2021

Lakedell Community: A final farewell and thank you for supporting Lakedell School during the 2020-21 school year. Our virtual assembly and awards went as well as could be expected and the students are…

Lakedell 2021-22 Supply Lists

Posted on June 14 2021

School Supply Lists were sent home in the report cards but if you are in need of one they are listed under the parent's tab on the Lakedell page or follow the link below. https://www.lakedellschool.ca/parents/school-supply-lists

Summer Programs

Posted on June 2 2021

Looking for a fun way to stay connected this summer? Join one of the many summer camps the MHCB team is offering. Choose to register for one of the week-long virtual summer camps, kit with supplies included,…

Kindergarten Registration and New Registration for…

Posted on May 18 2021

Click on this ONLINE REGISTRATION for the forms for KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, as well as NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION for Lakedell School. If you need paper copies of registrations please contact the school…

At-Home Learning

Posted on May 7 2021

May 7, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, As per the premier’s announcement, all Alberta students from K to 12 shifted to at-home learning beginning today and are scheduled to return to school on Tuesday,…

2020

Christmas Week at Lakedell

Posted on December 16 2020

To inspire a feeling of connectedness and community, Lakedell staff worked this week to allow older students to collaborate virtually with their younger schoolmates. Students from grades 4, 5, and 6 met…

Covid Positive Nov 30

Posted on December 1 2020

2020 November 30 Dear Parent/Guardian, This evening, Alberta Health Services confirmed a case of COVID-19 within our school.  Lakedell School staff acted quickly to make contact with all the families…

The Book Fair is HERE!!!!

Posted on November 17 2020

Time to Shop!   Dear families, It’s here! Our school’s Scholastic Virtual Book Fair has begun! Our very own shopping site will be open from November 17 - Dec 1  https://bookfairs-canada.myshopify.com/pages/5151650 …

Virtual Book Fair

Posted on November 12 2020

Dear families, Mark your calendars! The fun and excitement of a Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! To adapt to our changing needs, Scholastic has developed a Virtual Book Fair to provide an…

Free Webinar- Helping our Children & Youth Cope

Posted on November 10 2020

Check out this link for a Free upcoming Webinar - Helping our Children & Youth Cope  Helping Our Children & Youth Cope

2nd Annual Haunted Barn

Posted on October 20 2020

See the details about the 2nd Annual Haunted Barn below   Haunted Barn 2020

Updated Covid Flow Chart

Posted on October 7 2020

Good morning, Lakedell School Community: Alberta Health Services updated their COVID-19 information for parents. https://albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16998.aspx… has 3 different flow charts to…

Health Covid Update Letter

Posted on October 6 2020

Please read this update on the protocols and symptoms for Covid in the school October Health Covid Letter

NEW student registration

Posted on August 26 2020

Lakedell School office is open for new student registration Wednesday August 26, Friday August 28, Monday August 31 (afternoon), and all day September 1. We do need to take a photocopy of your child's…

Lakedell School Re-Entry 2020

Posted on August 25 2020

School Operations A number of new protocols designed to keep students as safe as possible are being introduced into the daily operations of our schools.  FYI: Families that choose the “School-At-Home-Learning”…

Lakedell 2020-21 Supply Lists

Posted on June 18 2020

The School Supply Lists were sent home in the report cards but if you are in need of one they are listed under the parent's tab on the Lakedell page or follow the link below https://www.lakedellschool.ca/parents/school-supply-lists

Enjoy the Summer!

Posted on June 16 2020

Lakedell Community: A final thank you for supporting Lakedell School during the 2019-2020 school year. We held our Drive-By Farewell last week, and report cards are in the mail. Our purple ‘spider web’…

Drive-By Farewell

Posted on June 9 2020

Parents and Guardians, Lakedell School staff and Parent Advisory Committee have discussed year-end celebrations and observances, in the hopes of finding a way of allowing the children and ourselves to…

June 2020 Newsletter

Posted on May 28 2020

Please take the time to read the Lakedell School June Newsletter   and stay in tune with what is happening within Lakedell School.  The link is also posted on this website located under the Newsletter…

Virtual Field Day

Posted on May 7 2020

Kindergarten Registration and New Registrations

Posted on May 7 2020

  Click on this ONLINE REGISTRATION for the forms for Kindergarten registration as well as NEW student registration for Lakedell School. If you need paper copies of registrations please contact the…

May Newsletter Published

Posted on April 28 2020

We are doing our best to maintain positive communication efforts with our families. Our Lakedell School May Newsletter is posted on the website (located under the Newsletter Banner on the homepage.) The…

Walking for Wellness

Posted on April 22 2020

With spring finally arriving, our staff is taking time during the noon break to stretch legs and work out some of the extended isolation blues: maintaining physical distancing, naturally.

The sign says it all...

Posted on April 21 2020

Please call the school if you require assistance with learning-at-home materials, assignments, or technology. Teachers will be pleased to assist. Stay healthy everyone, and maintain the measures that…

"Mathing" is a thing, right?

Posted on April 21 2020

Please return all library books

Posted on April 16 2020

We miss you, and our library is missing your books. Please return your library books to school. There is a blue bin outside most days; just drop them off and we will collect them. If it is raining, ring…

Ms. Wyley- Planning, Presenting, Teaching, and Communicating

Posted on April 15 2020

Lakedell School is now into its second week of presenting learning to students who are learning at home. We appreciate the families who are supporting their young learners. Realizing that most elementary-aged…

Registration Verification Forms

Posted on April 14 2020

Lakedell Families, Please be advised that we have mailed out all registration verifications this week.  We have included a pre-addressed, stamped envelope in each, to simplify the process. Kindly complete…

Happy Easter Lakedell Families

Posted on April 9 2020

Learning Continuity Plan

Posted on April 9 2020

Lakedell School Learning Continuity Plan Elements of this plan were included in the letter sent home with student materials, but also contains additional detail. If you have any questions about student…

Educational Assistants Helping Prepare Materials for…

Posted on April 9 2020

Lakedell School staff members are working daily to prepare materials and communicate with families as we go through this period of learning away from school. Mrs. Southern has been preparing videos to…

Lakedell Staff Working Together

Posted on April 8 2020

Lakedell School staff held an unusual staff meeting Tuesday morning, collaborating to share successes and challenges as we continue to plan for student learning. Our teachers and support staff including…

Pick-up of student materials, April 1 and April 2

Posted on March 31 2020

Student materials will be returned to families at the assigned doors during the assigned times.  For pick-up outside these times, please communicate directly with Mr. Teplyske, 780 335 4549. Please visit…

Message to Families, March 17

Posted on March 17 2020

Lakedell families: This message was sent out via School Messenger to emails and texts this morning. Since we do not have up-to-date contacts for all families, we are also posting here. We await guidance…

Parent Teacher Interviews "Postponed"

Posted on March 16 2020

Thank you for your patience. As of today, I can share that ALL parent-teacher conferences planned for this week are cancelled. If we are able to reschedule later in the school year, we will. We will share…

Classes Canceled- We will update when we know more

Posted on March 16 2020

Parents & Guardians, for information about picking up student supplies and unclaimed report cards, Parent-Teacher Interviews, and other aspects of student programming, please give us time to get direction…

Oh My Gosh! Sledz & Treadz raises over $8300 for Lakedell…

Posted on March 3 2020

Thank you to everyone who made the 2nd Annual Sledz & Treadz Poker Rally an incredible success. Through donations, bake sale, 50/50 raffle, concessions, silent auction, and poker hands, VOLUNTEERS raised…

Alien Inline Visits Lakedell

Posted on February 27 2020

Thanks to the support of our School Fundraising Committee, Lakedell Students annually enjoy two days of indoor physical exertion and fun when Alien Inline visits for hours of rollerblading exercise. Highly…

2019

Remembrance Program

Posted on November 5 2019

Lest We Forget. Thank you for attending our Remembrance Day observance November 8. We were joined by Gunner Rowland, and our students did well to recognize the sacrifices of Canada's veterans. We also…

School Front Windows

Posted on February 4 2019

Lakedell parent volunteer Loretta Weisgarber recently spent a couple of afternoons painting the school's front windows with an eagle and an owl. The paintings looks terrific and add inspired focal points…