Dear Landmark Elementary School Families, Ms. Jolene Kehler has accepted the Principal of Landmark Elementary School position for the beginning of the 2025/2026 school year. Ms. Kehler has been the vice-principal at Niverville Elementary School for the past six years. She has experience working as a classroom and learning support teacher in the early and middle years. Mr. Giesbrecht and I will work with Ms. Kehler to support a smooth transition. Sincerely, Brent Giesbrecht Kim Koop
Dear LES Families, The staff at LES is excited for “I Love to Read Month.” We have planned various activities to promote literacy throughout the month. This year’s theme is “Reading Takes You on the Greatest Adventure.” Here are some of the activities that will be taking place. Guest Readers Corny Rempel on February 13 at 11:00 – Assembly Tache Fire Department on February 4 – Individual classes Maralee Caruso (CTV news anchor) on February 11 If you are interested… Read More
Parking – Before and After School For student safety, we can not have people parking on both sides of the street in front of the school as students move between cars to cross the street. We ask that you do not park on the East side in front of the school, including “quick” pickups. This is an expectation even in cold or rainy weather. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our students safe. Google Form – Parent/Guardian… Read More
Professional Development Day No School for students on Friday, January 31st. Donation If you have any mitts you want to donate, we keep some in the office for students to use for the day if they forget their mittens. Winter Fun Day We hope for nice weather on Thursday, January 30th, for our Winter Fun Day. Please sign your child’s permission form on the Parent Portal so they can participate in the planned activities. It should be a fun day!… Read More
On Thursday, January 30th, we will have Winter Fun Day at LES. If the weather is too cold, we will reschedule for Friday, February 7th. 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. Some Important Information for Winter Fun Day: Please ensure that your child dresses appropriately… Read More
HSD Closure Information Please note the HSD Extreme Cold Weather Policy – Schools will be closed for cold weather reasons when it’s too cold for students to be exposed to the elements for even a short period of time. HSD will close schools for cold weather reasons when the recorded temperature at the Environment Canada Kleefeld Weather Station at 6:00 am indicates -35𐩑 degrees Celsius or colder, or a Windchill of -45𐩑 degrees Celsius or colder. Staffing Update Today is… Read More
Landmark PTA Stony Brook Coffee/Bothwell Cheese Fundraiser Pick-up will be on Wednesday, December 4th, from 3:30 to 6:00 in the Makerspace. Tache Food Drive – Giving/Citizenship Project Our leadership team plans to collect non-perishable items for those in need from December 3 to 13. Items could include canned meats, canned soups, cereals, packaged snacks, canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, and oatmeal. Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc., are also needed. If our school meets our goal… Read More
No School – November 8th – Administration Day No School – November 11th – Remembrance Day PTA Fundraiser – forms are due on November 12th Lifetouch Retakes – November 15th Retakes will be held in the morning Hot Lunch orders for December/January – opens November 15th Book Fair – November 21st Family Night from 3:00 to 8:00 Completion of Term One Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 4:00-8:00. The following day, report cards will be posted on the Parent… Read More
Indigenous Education – Hoop Dancers – November 5-7 We are excited to share that we will be collaborating with the Mason Hoop Dancers. The oldest Mason sisters (ages 15 and 16) have been hoop dancing together for 9 years. Their youngest sister (age 7) also dances with them. They will be sharing their talents and skills with our students through leading hands-on workshops with each class. Our students will have the opportunity to learn some basic hoop dancing skills and… Read More
