To LES parents and caregivers, As our school year ends, we want to thank our families for their continued support. It is a privilege to spend our days with your children and see the progress that each one is making. We also thank our staff for their commitment to creating a safe and welcoming learning environment! We wish everyone a joyful and safe summer. Here are a few things to note before the end of the school year: Classroom Placements… Read More
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Congratulations to our grade one to six students who performed at the Southeast Manitoba Festival on Tuesday. The students did an amazing job both as performers and audience members. If you missed seeing your child perform, they will perform their songs at a school assembly on Monday, March 18th, at 2:50. Celebration of Learning and Report Cards On Thursday, March 21st, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, you can accompany your child(ren) to Landmark Elementary School. There will be stations in… Read More
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Indigenous Education As we continue learning about the Indigenous Peoples of Canada at Landmark Elementary School, we will be spending the day learning with Josh Dueck on Thursday, March 7th. Josh is a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation. Josh works in Student Services at Steinbach Bible College doing various roles, including serving as the Indigenous Student Advisor. He and his family have spent considerable time on the land. He will be working with each class to teach them… Read More
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Happy Retirement to Mrs. Susan Herrmann, our part-time secretary. Susan has been a dedicated employee in the Hanover School Division for nineteen years. We are fortunate that her last two years have been at Landmark Elementary School. We appreciate the kind and friendly way in which she interacts with students, families and the staff. We wish you a wonderful retirement! Susan’s last day is Friday, March 22nd. We welcome Amy Trudel to LES, who will be doing her EA practicum… Read More
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Staff Updating Mr. Jacob Carr has joined our LES EA team. I Love to Read Month Fun activities are taking place at LES in February. Thank you to the parents/grandparents who have come to read for Guest Reader Day on Wednesdays. Thursday, February 22nd, is Dress as a Book Character Day. Dental Presentations – February 20th On Tuesday, February 20th, Hanover Dental will be doing class presentations on dental health. Please note that 4/5K had a dental health presentation a… Read More
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Friday, February 2nd – Professional Development Day Monday, February 19th – Louis Riel Day Friday, February 23rd – Professional Development Day Floor Hockey Tournament On Tuesday, January 30th, some of our Grade 5 and 6 students will head to Green Valley School for a floor hockey tournament. Good luck! Winter Fun Day Students and staff had a great time at Winter Fun Day on Friday! We were thankful for the mild day and the staff for planning a fun… Read More
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Winter Fun Day On Friday, January 26th, we will have Winter Fun Day at LES. If the weather is too cold, we will reschedule for Friday, February 9th. We have planned some indoor and outdoor activity stations. The stations will take place from 10:20 to 2:20, with a break for lunch. Both Kindergarten classes will have a chance to participate in a few stations during their half-day at school. Please contact the school if you have completed your volunteer checks… Read More
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Happy New Year, and Welcome Back to School! Staffing Updates Welcome back to Mrs. Jennifer Froese, our Librarian, and thank you to Mrs. Debbie Klassen, who covered Mrs. Froese’s leave. Please note that Mrs. Kailey Penner, our Guidance Counsellor will be on leave until Spring Break. Mrs. Kim Gordon will be covering her leave. Cold/Hazardous Weather Guidelines – Outdoor Recess and School Closure Policies Please click here for more details Please ensure that your child(ren) is dressed appropriately for the weather conditions, as it makes… Read More
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Christmas Concert Information The students and staff are working hard to prepare for the Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 19th, at 10:00 and 7:00 at the Prairie Rose Church. Please note the following: With the exception of the kindergarten students, all students involved in the concert will be bused to the Prairie Rose Church on Monday afternoon at 1 pm for a practice. On Tuesday morning, all students will be bused to the church to participate or watch the concert.… Read More
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Completion of Term One Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 23rd, from 4:00-8:00. The following day, report cards will be posted on the Parent Portal by 4:00. We have decided to have the parent-teacher conferences before the report card as it allows the teacher to connect with the parent about the child’s learning, providing the context for reading the report card. We encourage all parents to attend the conferences as a strong home connection supports student learning. This… Read More
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