Hello Lakeshore Families,
We are looking for a busy 4-day student week at Lakeshore as we prepare for conferences and Spring Break. Here are your updates:
No Classes for Students Friday
Friday is a conference day and there are no classes for students.
Spring Break!
Spring Break will begin on Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 29 with classes for students resuming on Monday, March 30.
Conferences – Thursday, Friday
Conferences bookings for Thursday afternoon / evening (in-person) and Friday morning (online) will continue to Wednesday, March 18. Please book before then via your MyCBE account.
School Spirit Week
Our Student Council team has planned a week of school spirit:
Monday – Pajama Day; Lunchtime activity – Kindness Clips in The Den
Tuesday – Tourist Day (dress like you’re going on a trip); Lunchtime activity – Community Card Making
Wednesday – Class Matching Day; Lunchtime activity – Positive Notes in The Den
Thursday – Jersey Day; Lunchtime activity – Lantern making in recognition of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr
School Council Meeting – Wednesday
Our School Council will meet on Wednesday, starting at 6:00 PM in the school learning commons. We will review school planning and fees for 2026-2027. All Lakeshore parents are welcome to attend.
Struggling With Managing Screen Time?
Our students have identified struggles in managing screen time as having a major impact on their well-being. This concern is also shared with many parents. What is normal for the age? What are the impacts? What are the alternatives? How can we avoid conflict / struggle? The Lakeshore School Council is offering an in-person session with the experts from Creative Sky Psychology to discuss this and more in a free in-person session on Wednesday, April 15th. Please save the date and plan to join us at the school. Kindly RSVP to Ms. Nimmo at sknimmo@cbe.ab.ca and we hope you can attend.
Complementary Course Selections
Students in Grades 6-8 will make their complementary course selections for the 2026-2027 school year at school this week. Parents are asked to review the Lakeshore Complementary Course Guide with students to review their choices.
Fee Collection
Complementary course fees from semester 1 are now past due and semester 2 are now due. Parents, please log into your MyCBE account to ensure all payments are up to date. Payments can also be made at the office using credit / debit during our regular office hours. Notices of outstanding balance will be emailed to parents.
Order Your Yearbook Now
Online yearbook orders continue with the deadline approaching quickly. Secure your yearbook by visiting the Lakeshore Yearbook Site. If you would like confirmation on whether or not you have already ordered a book, please check in with Ms. Hopkins at mnhopkins@cbe.ab.ca.
Bears Athletics
Volleyball
Good luck to the Junior Boys' and Junior Girls' volleyball teams who are both going into Semi-finals (and hopefully Finals this week). The Senior Girls’ volleyball team has advanced to the finals this week. Best of luck to all teams as they pursue Lakeshore’s first volleyball title.
Badminton
Tryout days and times will be posted this week on Lakeshore Athletics Instagram account. Students trying out for badminton need to guarantee they will be available for the division finals on the following dates: Grade 9 – May 5; Grade 8 – May 11; Grade 7 – May 19; Grade 6 – May 12.
Mehndi Experts Needed
Our Fashion team is looking to make connections with community members who have expertise with Mehndi. If you would be willing to teach our students this cultural skill, please connect with Ms. Gordon-Cooper at tagordoncooper@cbe.ab.ca.
Spring Apparel Store Coming!
The wait is almost over with the Lakeshore online apparel store set to re-open on Monday, March 30. Stay tuned for information coming your way.
Hot Lunch Options
Offerings for the week of March 30 include Subway, Donair Grill, Edo and Spolumbos. Order yours HERE. $5 Pizza Wednesdays continue with no pre-order required.
More Save-the-Date Notices
Please mark your calendars for the following events:
Musical Beauty and the Beast Jr. – May 13, 14
Bear Fest (Community Event with Food Trucks and Fun in the Sun) – Thursday, June 4 starting at dismissal time
Open House for New Incoming Families – Thursday, May 28 @ 6:00 PM
Semester 2 Complementary Course Showcase and Band Concert – Thursday, June 18
That’s a lot of information so thanks for reading through everything and keeping yourself informed. The next Update will come your way on Sunday, March 29. Have a wonderful week!
Kind Regards,
Ian Fero,
Principal