École Notre Dame Elementary School

École Notre Dame Elementary is making a difference in a fun way! The school held a food drive ahead of the Christmas break, collecting boxed non-perishable food items, which were lined up like dominos! #LCSDJoy

Our students are incredible! Yesterday, students from École Notre Dame Elementary School got a helping hand writing letters to Santa and reading stories in English and French from École Notre Dame High School Religion students. #LCSDJoy

Check the schedule for the upcoming Christmas concerts.

This From Student to Staff features a familiar face... Rachel Reid! Rachel attended Lakeland Catholic Schools and now serves the division as Principal at École Notre Dame Elementary School! "I chose to return to Lakeland Catholic for many reasons, however, having my family nearby and being able to teach in a Catholic school division, became top priorities in my life. Being able to share God's love with the students and staff of LCSD is a gift and brings a smile to my heart daily. Working in a small school division where you know other teachers and administrators is invaluable. I am glad I came back to LCSD and know we are making change in the world." #LCSDJoy

Check this out! We were featured in LCSD's Success Stories! https://www.lrcssd.ca/news

Today's From Student to Staff feature is... Paulette Coleman! Paulette works as an educational assistant at École Notre Dame Elementary! She attended our Bonnyville schools from Grade 1 to 9! "I chose Notre Dame elementary school because of my passion to work with children . I enjoy teaching children social and academic skills that will empower them throughout their life. I appreciate the professional direction for students and staff to guide the children in learning how to make good choices, gain awareness of how their behaviour impacts others, and how to better express their thoughts and emotions which will in turn help prepare them for their journey in life." #LCSDJoy

Children lack the life experience of adults and have fewer strategies to cope with stress, however, we can teach them mental and physical strategies to relieve stress and how to better respond to stressful situations. Lakeland Family Resource Network, Bonnyville and District FCSS, and Lakeland Catholic School Division are offering two Kids Have Stress Too information sessions. Childcare is available! Join us for one of two sessions: Monday, December 4 at École Notre Dame Elementary (targeted for Preschool to Grade 4) and/or Tuesday, December 5 at Dr. Brosseau School (targeted for Grades 5 through 9). Register by email at tvanhappen@lrcssd.ca or by phone at 780-826-2120.

This From Student to Teacher feature is... Madison McGrath! Madison attended Lakeland Catholic Schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12. She now teaches Grade 1 at École Notre Dame Elementary School! "I chose to return to Lakeland Catholic to teach because I wanted to work in a community that felt like home. I am honoured to work with so many incredible people and teach so many wonderful students." #LCSDJoy

This From Student to Staff feature is... Anick Croteau! Now working at our central office as our secretary, Anick attended École Notre Dame Elementary, Dr. Bernard Brosseau, and École Notre Dame High! "When I returned to Bonnyville in 2010 after living in Edmonton for 15 years, to me, the ideal place to seek work would be at Lakeland Catholics Schools. It was a sense of familiarity as I come from several generations of people that have worked for this school division. I've been here now almost ten years and hope to have many more years serving Lakeland Catholic." #LCSDJoy

Reminder: No School Friday November 24.

This From Student to Teacher feature is... Rachelle Allen! Rachelle was once a student at École Notre Dame Elementary School, and is now a teacher at the school! She also attended Dr. Bernard Brosseau School and École Notre Dame High School. "I came back to Bonnyville after graduating University in Edmonton because of a maternity leave position that opened up. When I was welcomed by such an amazing and supportive team I knew this was the place to lay my roots." #LCSDJoy

Mme DeAbreu's grade 3 class all got to put a dab on the kindness wall. Students get to put a dab up when they do a kind act. What an amazing class!

The Scholastic BookFair is underway. Make sure to stop in during parent Teacher Interview evenings.

Mrs Fontaine's class enjoying their swimming lessons.

Come say hello to our wonderful School Council and PPA.

The Book Fair is opening TODAY. Hours are: Monday Nov 20 10:30 to 2:00 pm Tuesday Nov 21 9:00 to 6:30 pm Wednesday Nov 22 9:00 to 6:30 pm Thursday Nov 23 8:30 to 12:30 pm Students will also be given a chance to go with their classes.

Mme DeAbreu's grade 3 class created some beautiful Métis Dot Art.

Save The Date!! The Scholastic. Book Fair is coming. Monday Nov 20 10:30 to 2:00 pm Tuesday Nov 21 9:00 to 6:30 pm Wednesday Nov 22 9:00 to 6:30 pm Thursday Nov 23 8:30 to 12:30 pm

Memories of Kindergarten

Mrs Scotton still needs some book fair volunteers. If you can help during the following times please call the office: Monday Nov 20 noon to 4 pm Tuesday Nov 21 noon to 4 pm Tuesday Nov 21 4:00 to 6:30 pm Wed Nov 22 noon to 4:00 pm Wed Nov 22 4:00 to 6:30 pm Thursday Nov 23 noon to 4:00 pm If you can only help for an hour or 2 during the noon to 4 pm shifts that is still very helpful.