June 28, 2026
Hello Linsford Families,
Thank you for a wonderful year! It is always fun to look back and reflect on all the growth, learning, events, and adventures that happen over the course of a year. It was definitely a year that was jam-packed.
We ended the year with a wonderful fun day event, and then of course the spray park and the outdoor pool were enjoyed on one of the few sunny days of the year on our last day. It was a great way to wrap up the year.
We would like to add a special thank you to all the volunteers who came to help throughout the year. An extra shout-out of THANKS and kudos goes out to our playground group (Carrie-Sam, Linnea, Ali, and Tehl)! They have shown incredible drive and dedication to bring this multi-year project that was started with them and other amazing volunteers, to fruition. We are excited to announce that the new playground is ordered and the build is tentatively scheduled for August 31. So exciting! See the parent section for a sneak peak image of one of the playground sites.
Looking ahead to the fall, we can't wait to see all our families on August 26 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm for our welcome back event. Students and parents will get to see the classrooms, drop off school supplies, and say hello to the staff.
The first day of school for our Gr. 1-6 students is August 27. EIPK and Kindergarten families will receive emails from the school with their staggered entry days, their year calendar, and their official first day.
The office is closed for the summer, but will reopen for any questions you may have on August 20 at 8:30 am. Additional information can be found on the LPS website on the parent tab under our Summer & September Information page. You can find the information at THIS DIRECT LINK as well.
We wish everyone a fabulous summer!
Warmest Regards,
Mrs. Kloschinsky & Dr. Murtha-Toles
LPS Admin Team
August 26: Welcome Back 4:30 - 6:30 pm (see more info in poster below)
August 27: First Day of School (Grade 1-6)
August 31: New Playground Install (Tentative Date)
September 7: NO SCHOOL (Labour Day)
September 11: Special Metis History Dancing presentation
September 18: PD Day (No School)
September 21: School Council Meeting
September 21: AGM Parent Fundraiser Meeting
** Don’t forget to subscribe to our CALENDAR to stay up-to-date on all school events/activities.
** You can find the BGSD CALENDARS at THIS LINK
SUPPLY LISTS
Our school supply lists for 2026-27 are located on the Parent Tab on our website under School Supply Lists. You can also CLICK HERE for a direct link. You can shop direct through school start or access the grade level shopping lists we have created for your convenience (located on the parent tab under school supply lists).
END OF THE YEAR FUN
We enjoyed a fabulous fun day on the second last day of school and some great water play at the spray park followed by an afternoon at the outdoor pool on our last day. You can view some pictures for both events in the collages below or on our Facebook page.
CITY OF LEDUC & JUMPSTART
We would like to send out a big THANK YOU to the city of Leduc for selecting us for a Jumpstart grant. Our students received almost $750 in new sports equipment for our fun day. An additional $500 was provided for our year end BBQ. As well, all staff and students were treated to a Jump Start water bottle.
MHCB Summer Programs
Super fun summer programs that are FREE. Don't forget to register: REGISTRATION LINK
SCHOOL COUNCIL / PARENT FUNDRAISING (LPSPA) UPDATE
Did you know? You can find the minutes to our meetings on the school website. You can also use this LINK to learn more about our both of our parent groups. All parents/guardians are always welcome to join us.
Playground update:
We are excited to announce that our playground has been finalized and the order has been placed. The install date is tentatively set for August 31, 2026! You can see a sneak peak of one of the sites in the draft rendering below:
NEXT MEETING: September 21, 2026
BGSD Preschool Programs
Do you have a preschool aged child? Check out the information below on our BGSD preschool program.
Black Gold School Division is accepting registrations for Preschool in 2026-27.
When little learners need a little more - we're here! Every child grows differently. Our early intervention preschool programs provide specialized support so children can build confidence, skills, and a strong start to school.
If you've wondered about your preschooler's speech, learning, behavior, or development, a free screening can help you explore next steps.
For more information - including a link to a FREE developmental screening, visit our preschool website page, here.
BGSD TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION 2026-27
Transportation registration for the 2026-27 school year is open!
Early birds who register by June 30th:
- Save money through early bird discounts
- Guarantee a spot on the bus on the first day of school
To register:
https://www.blackgold.ca/apply-for-transportation-Black-Gold-Students
Learn more about early bird savings:
https://www.blackgold.ca/transportation-fees-and-info
CHOCOLATE ALMONDS FOR SALE IN THE OFFICE
HOT LUNCH PROGRAM
The hot lunch program is finished for the 2025-26 school year!
Please contact the office if you have questions regarding the hot lunch program. All Hot Lunch dates are in the calendar.
SAFE ARRIVAL ABSENCE REPORTING
Please ensure you follow the newly established protocol for absence reporting. You can CLICK ON THIS LINK or the image below for additional information.
BOSTON PIZZA RECEIPTS
LPS IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Please consider following or liking our pages to receive updates on fun features or school events. CLICK on the images below to take you to FaceBook or Instagram. You can also search #lpsleopards to see some of our featured posts.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
This section will become a feature that remains at the bottom of each weekly post. These are opportunities to connect with others in our community or to learn about programs/sports/camps etc that are available for our students and families. If it is blank, then there are no current programs being offered.
