École Notre Dame Elementary School

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lakeland Catholic
May your heart be filled with peace, your home with joy, and your life with the light of Christ this Christmas season.

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
— Isaiah 9:6

Wishing you and your loved ones a truly blessed and joyful Christmas.

🗓️The 2026–2027 LCSD Calendar Survey closes soon, and we’d love to hear from as many families and staff as possible.
Your feedback helps guide decisions on:
✨ School start/end dates
✨ What works best for students and families

📣 If you haven’t yet, please take a moment to complete the survey:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey

Have you shared your thoughts yet? 📝✨

Our 2026–2027 School Calendar Survey is open, and every response makes a difference.
Whether you’re a parent, staff member, student, or community partner — we want to hear what matters most to you.

⏳ The survey only takes a few minutes!
🗓️ Help us plan a balanced and thoughtful calendar for next year.

Take the survey:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey

Thank you for partnering with us! 🙌

We wish you a season filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful moments with those you love.
As we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, may Christ’s peace and hope fill your homes and hearts.

Our schools will be closed from December 22 to January 4 for Christmas Break.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 5.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors.” — Luke 2:14

🎄 What a joyful way to wrap up our Advent Social Justice Project at École Notre Dame Elementary! 🎄

Throughout Advent, our students showed incredible generosity by bringing in donations to support the Bonnyville Friendship Centre. Together, they helped build a “Giving Fort” made entirely of donated items — all with one big goal: to see just how much kindness our school could stack up!

This meaningful challenge reminded us that even small acts of giving can come together to make a big difference for others.

Thank you to our students and families for living out the true spirit of Advent — serving others with great love. 💛

Our hearts are full after such a heartwarming Christmas concerts. We are so grateful to Mrs. Brusdelilins for the hours of hard work she poured into the students to create such a special evenings.

Special thanks to Joel Cross @rebelentertainment for providing the speakers, they allowed us to fill the entire gym with music as we celebrated the birth of Jesus together. It was a wonderful reminder of the magic of this season. Merry Christmas!

The tiniest voices brought the biggest Christmas joy! 🎄✨
Our Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 students lit up the stage with songs, smiles, and plenty of festive cheer during their Christmas concerts. From sweet actions to proud little performances, these moments were a beautiful reminder of the joy and wonder of the season.
Well done, little Cubbers — you made Christmas shine bright! ⭐️❤️

🎉 Big news, Cubbers! We’re featured in LCSD’s Success Stories this month!
Read all about it at www.lrcssd.ca/news

Tomorrow , Thursday Dec. 18th is the last day to bring in items for the Giving Fort. We are doing well so far, but we may need a few more boxes to fit both Mme. Reid and Mrs. Scoles inside. Christmas Blessings.

✨🎄 What a wonderful evening at École Notre Dame Elementary School! 🎶✨
Our Grades 1–4 students filled the stage once again with festive performances, bright smiles, and the true spirit of Christmas!

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this another memorable Christmas concert! 🌟

It is time once again to hear the Gr. 1-4 students lift their voices to heaven as we await the birth of Jesus. Come and celebrate with us. Merry Christmas!
https://youtube.com/live/mYckXRiGXq0?feature=share

As we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christmas, Lakeland Catholic School Division is pleased to share a special message from Archdiocesan Administrator Fr. Paul Kavanagh to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Edmonton.

In this brief video, Fr. Paul reflects the spirit of the season with words of gratitude and hope, and shares his commitment to pastoral service as he prepares to lead our local Church.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LwKznMjJLQ

✨🎄 What a joyful evening at École Notre Dame Elementary School! 🎶✨
Grades 1–4 students delighted families tonight with exciting and original performances, filling the stage with Christmas cheer, bright smiles, and plenty of festive spirit. Each song and moment reflected the joy, hope, and light of the season as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this such a memorable and heart-warming celebration! ❤️🌟

Your Voice Matters! 📣🗓️ Lakeland Catholic is preparing the 2026–2027 School Calendar, and we want to hear from you — families, staff, and community members.
Your input helps us design a calendar that supports student learning, family routines, and community needs.

👉 Take the survey here:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/forms/lakeland-catholic-2026-2027-calendar-survey

Thank you for taking a few minutes to provide your input. Together, we can build a calendar that works for families and supports student success.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas Spirit Week has officially begun! Time to spread that Christmas cheer.

Sunday Gospel: Jesus did not come to gain earthly power. He came among the people to serve them, bringing life.
Third Sunday of Advent - JOY: This week we are asked to share joy, because Christmas is so close. Joy is a deep, happy feeling that we can share by smiling, singing and being thankful.

Évangile du dimanche : Jésus n'est pas venu pour acquérir un pouvoir terrestre. Il est venu parmi le peuple pour le servir, apportant la vie.
Troisième dimanche de l'Avent - JOIE : Cette semaine, il nous est demandé de partager la joie, car Noël est si proche. La joie est un sentiment profond et heureux que nous pouvons partager en souriant, en chantant et en étant reconnaissants.

Lakeland Catholic – Afternoon Transportation Update
Due to current conditions, some bus routes are operating as scheduled, while others are cancelled. Please review the information below carefully for your community.

Bonnyville
Buses Running:
C03, C04, C05, C07, C09, C10, C12, C13, C14, C17, C18

Buses Not Running:
C01, C02, C06, C08, C11

Cold Lake
Buses Running:
C27, C28, C29, C30, C31, C32, C33, C36, C39

Buses Not Running:
C25, C26, C21, C22, C23, C24, C34, C37, C38

Lac La Biche
Buses Running:
C51, C52

Buses Not Running:
C54, C55

A reminder to check the Bus Stats App for up to date information on your child's bus status. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Due to current weather conditions, all morning buses are cancelled today. Schools remain open and classes are in session. The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. For those who are travelling this morning, please do so with care. We will provide an afternoon transportation update as soon as further information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

🎄✨ École Notre Dame Elementary School’s kindergarten students shared the joy of Christmas this evening through song and bright smiles.

Their performance shared the joy of Christmas and the love of Christ at the heart of the season! Thank you to all the families who attended.

Our little kindergarten students are ready to shine bright. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and hear their heavenly voices. Doors open at 5:30pm, concert to begin at 6pm.
If you cannot make the concert in person, below is a link to watch the live stream. Merry Christmas!
https://youtube.com/live/0UhWGy282rg?feature=share