École Notre Dame Elementary School

From all of us at Lakeland Catholic School Division, Merry Christmas! Joyeux Noel! View our special Christmas message featuring some of our amazing staff and students at the link: https://youtu.be/yWfSfdiulGc

4IZ were talking about taking care of God’s creations in Religion and took action.

Our students brought Christmas magic to the stage with their performances! Check out these photos from one of our concerts! You can find more at the link: https://www.lrcssd.ca/o/lcsd/page/photo-galleries

Another From Student to Teacher Feature! Lisa DeAbreu is a former Lakeland Catholic student who now teaches at École Notre Dame Elementary School! "I was very fortunate to be able to come back to Lakeland Catholic since when I started, many of my former teachers were still teaching so they became colleagues. I was able to teach and learn with the teachers who inspired me to follow this path. I am now colleagues with some of my former students and hope I am able to do the same." #LCSDJoy

Check out this Student to Teacher Feature! Marie Theroux is a teacher at Dr. Bernard Brosseau School! Before graduating from École Notre Dame High, she attend École Notre Dame Elementary and Dr. Bernard Brosseau! "I made the decision to return to Lakeland Catholic District because I wanted to remain close to home. My time within the school system left me with positive memories and a genuine appreciation for the atmosphere. The desire to be a part of that community and contribute to the educational environment led me back to this district. I find fulfillment in being part of an institution that played a significant role in my own development." #LCSDJoy

3ID and 1IB reading buddies made nativity scenes together!

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.