Lloydminster Catholic School Division
6611B - 39 Street T9V 2Z4 Lloydminster, SK, Canada

A MEMO from LCSD: Released today April 28, 2021 Today Public Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have identified a case of COVID-19 in an individual at École St. Thomas from 3C who last attended school on April 22nd, 2021. Public Health’s investigation has concluded that all students in Grade 3C at will need to self isolate until May 6th, 2021. Online learning will begin tomorrow for students of 3C and we look forward to welcoming back them back on May 7th, 2021. ...We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We request the support of all families in keeping students home when a member of the household has COVID-19 symptoms or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. We also ask that families consider keeping all children home in cases where any family member has been identified as a close contact. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We appreciate the continued efforts of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health. It is apparent that our partners have the best interests of students at the centre of their response. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call Health Line at 811, or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

A MEMO FROM LCSD: April 21, 2021 A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual, in Grade 5/6 C and Grade 5 Band (FLUTES and CLARINETS only) from St. Mary's Elementary School who last attended school on Friday, April 16, 2021. We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students. Any close contacts outside of Grade 5 Band and Grade 5-6 C will be contacted by 8 pm by Public Health. We remind everyone enteri...ng schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We request the support of all families in keeping students home when a member of the household has COVID-19 symptoms or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. We also ask that families consider keeping all children home in cases where any family member has been identified as a close contact. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We appreciate the continued efforts of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health. It is apparent that our partners have the best interests of students at the centre of their response. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call Health Line at 811, or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

It’s Pitch in Week across Lloydminster! We were honoured to see that Mayor Aalbers took time out of his busy day to talk to Grade 7’s at @st.josephlloydminster about how to recycle for the betterment of our community and keep things clean around town. Students learned so many important lessons. Thanks @cityoflloydminster and if you want more information please visit City website!

We are seeking to hire Casual Caretakers based in Lloydminster. LCSD is made up of 5 elementary schools and 1 high school all within the city limits of Lloydminster. Caretakers are responsible for the complete cleaning of our schools. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and perform assigned tasks as directed. Positions are required during the weekday and evenings part-time on-call. Casual caretakers are paid at a rate of $20.71/hour.... Please forward resumé with experience, qualifications, and references to the undersigned. A RCMP Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector check is a requirement for employment. Applications will be received by the undersigned up to closing at noon on Friday, April 30, 2021. Mrs. Melanie Stelmaschuk Chief Financial Officer Lloydminster Catholic School Division 6611B 39 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2Z4 Phone: (780) 808-8585 Email: [email protected]

We are accepting applications for Casual Secretaries in Lloydminster. Casual positions are on an on-call as-needed basis. Previous experience as a school Secretary would be an asset. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and perform assigned tasks as directed. Casual school secretaries are paid at a rate of $20.59/hour.... LCSD is made up of 5 elementary schools and 1 high school all within the city limits of Lloydminster. Please forward resumé with experience, qualifications, and references to the undersigned. A RCMP Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector check is a requirement for employment. Applications will be received by the undersigned up to closing at noon on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Mrs. Melanie Stelmaschuk Chief Financial Officer Lloydminster Catholic School Division 6611B 39 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2Z4 Phone: (780) 808-8585 Email: [email protected]

Applications are invited for Substitute Educational Assistants within the Lloydminster Catholic School Division. Educational Assistants provide a range of support services that help students to achieve their academic, social, physical and personal potential. Educational assistants assist students with intensive needs in five key areas: providing personal care, life skills and experiences, academic support, communication, and behavioural support as required by student(s) and d...irected by teachers, to promote engagement, participation and success in school. Substitute Educational Assistants are employed as needed on an on-call basis. Candidates should have skills in: Flexibility Interpersonal skills Following directions and working independently Please forward a completed form AP460-3 and/or resumé with experience, qualifications and references to the undersigned. An acceptable RCMP criminal/vulnerable sector record check is a requirement for employment and will be requested upon hiring. Deadline for receipt of application is May 1, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Please forward a completed form AP460-3 and/or resumé with experience, qualifications and references to the undersigned. An acceptable RCMP criminal/vulnerable sector record check is a requirement for employment and will be requested upon hiring. Deadline for receipt of application is May 3, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Ms. Glenda Kary Deputy Director of Education Lloydminster Catholic School Division 6611B 39 Street Lloydminster, AB T9V 2Z4 Phone: (780) 808-8585 Email: [email protected]

Thank you to community partners who have supplied these bins full of toys and games for recess! #synergycares

A MEMO FROM LCSD Released April 19, 2021 A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual in Grade 9 Group A at Holy Rosary High School who last attended school on April 16th, 2021. We have worked closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students. ... The number of close contacts in this case is 19 individuals in our school. Public Health has already contacted families whose children were in close contact with the case and provided direction. We are told by Public Health that these calls have been made today. If you have not been contacted by Public Health, your child is not a close contact. We request the support of all families in keeping students home when a member of the household has COVID-19 symptoms or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. We also ask that families consider keeping all children home in cases where any family member has been identified as a close contact. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We appreciate the continued efforts of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health. It is apparent that our partners have the best interests of students at the centre of their response. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call Health Line at 811, or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

A MEMO from LCSD Released April 18, 2021 A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual in Grade 9 Group B at Holy Rosary High School who last attended school on April 13th, 2021. We have worked closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students. ... The number of close contacts in this case is 20 individuals in our school. Public Health has already contacted families whose children were in close contact with the case and provided direction. We are told by Public Health that these calls have been made today. If you have not been contacted by Public Health, your child is not a close contact. We request the support of all families in keeping students home when a member of the household has COVID-19 symptoms or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. We also ask that families consider keeping all children home in cases where any family member has been identified as a close contact. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We appreciate the continued efforts of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health. It is apparent that our partners have the best interests of students at the centre of their response. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call Health Line at 811, or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

Released April 17, 2021 A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual in Grade 9 Group A at Holy Rosary High School who last attended school on the morning of April 12th, 2021. We have worked closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students. The number of close contacts was limited in this case to 11 individuals in our school. Public Health has already contacted families whose children were in close contact with the ...case and provided direction. We are told by Public Health that these calls have been made today. If you have not been contacted by Public Health, your child is not a close contact. Our team appreciates our parents for keeping children home when they are not feeling well and staying home if someone in the household is awaiting a COVID-19 test result. We also give thanks for the continued efforts of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health. It is apparent that our partners have the best interests of students at the centre of their response. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call Health Line at 811, or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

Be Part of the Music at LCSD! The LCSD Band program allows students to develop abilities on their instrument and as a member of an ensemble. Students further develop fine motor skills and dedication, discipline, persistence, patience, responsibility and so much more. The program includes musical literacy, theory and history. Students can begin the program in Grade Five (at all LCSD schools), and continue through Grade Twelve. We invite you to learn more about what being in band means to our staff and students and we are so grateful for all the memories made making music.#ThisIsLCSD Film by Narra Studios

Thank you Prime Time Local News for sharing more on the NEW Settlement Worker in Schools Program! ****Footage used for this story was filmed previously prior to 2020 Settlement Worker in Schools (SWIS) is a program of Catholic Social Services (CSS), funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The program was introduced to Lloydminster and surrounding area to respond to an increasing diverse population. SWIS partnerships and collaborations include both sch...ool divisions and community partners in guiding and empowering newcomer families with a sense of belonging in their new community. The SWIS program is unique in the way that it supports positive integration and settlement for newcomer students and their families into our community. The program focuses on cultural strengths to enhance successful Canadian experiences. Supports may differ from individual, family and group orientation, information and community referrals. Depending on the needs of the newcomers and applicable community collaborations; the presentations can foster cross-cultural education, knowledge of Canadian school systems, accessing community resources, cultural activities, and much more. The SWIS can be accessed through school and community referrals. For further information contact Jensen White at (780)-870-0715. #ThisIsLCSD

Thank you Prime Time Local News for sharing a story on Father Gorman Community School's Stations of the Cross Services from Holy Thursday! #ThisIsLCSD

Happy Easter and God Bless! Thank you to Archbishop Richard Smith for sending this important message during such a special time of year. We wish all our families a restful and reflective break filled with blessings from the Lord. #ThisIsLCSD

WELCOME BACK! A MEMO FROM LCSD: January 3, 2021 "Dear Parents, We hope that the holiday break was a restful time filled with the blessings of Christmas joy. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school tomorrow morning. ... We begin 2021 with hope and are thankful for your support this school year. We ask that you continue to ensure that we all carefully monitor for cold like symptoms every day. We are grateful to you as parents for minimizing cases in our schools by keeping children home when they have been sick. We also appreciate the support of our transportation system and the enhanced Public Health orders for masking in our schools. Many school jurisdictions in Alberta and Saskatchewan will be taking another week before moving to in class learning. This is due to concerns about how visiting over Christmas may impact COVID-19 cases in the coming weeks. Though we have not yet seen evidence of this locally, we want to ensure that we have a successful January. Therefore, we would ask for your continued support as we return to school. Specifically, if there is a member of your household who is being tested for COVID-19 or is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test, we would ask that children be kept home. We believe that this additional precaution will support a return to school with minimal disruption to classes. The new year presents hope that all our efforts to care for one another will carry us beyond this pandemic together. We look forward to seeing your children again and welcoming them back to school tomorrow. " -Director of Education, Nigel McCarthy

Happy Birthday Jesus! Merry Christmas from all of us at LCSD to you and yours. Our wish is that 2021 is your best year yet! ... *Previously filmed by the talented Narra Studios!

We have another question for you this evening, What do you think God would tell us this Christmas season? *Previously filmed by the talented Narra Studios

Let us remember, Christmas may look a little different this year... let us look back fondly on the memories we hold dear and do our very best to remember Jesus' birthday and the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you to our staff, students and families who bless us each and every day. What is your favourite Christmas memory? Feel free to share in the comments.... *Previously filmed by the talented Narra Studios!

"Do not be afraid to dream of great things." -Pope Francis What is your dream for the world? ... *Previously filmed. Thankful to @NarraStudios for helping us to put some of our LCSD families members on the spot! Our hearts are full.

A MEMO FROM LCSD: Released December 16, 2020 by LCSD We were notified of a case of COVID-19 that has been diagnosed in an individual, who was present at Holy Rosary High School on December 11th, 2020. The number of close contacts was limited in this case to 2 individuals in our school. All individuals who need to isolate have been contacted and we appreciate the diligence and dedication of Public Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority Team. No other individuals are af...fected. To maintain and protect the privacy of the individual’s personal information, we are not able to share more details. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. For further information regarding COVID-19, please call Health Line at 811, or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you, Nigel McCarthy, Director of Education See more

REGISTER NOW! At Little Learners, children learn through targeted play centres aimed at developing the whole child. This opportunity is for families with four year olds joining us for Kindergarten programming. There is openings in January 2021 at Father Gorman, St. Joseph, and St. Mary’s, contact these schools for more information on days, times and to register!

A MEMO FROM LCSD Released December 12, 2020 The precautionary isolation recommendation for Holy Rosary High School’s Grade 8 Group A issued yesterday by Public Health has now been lifted. Individuals who need to isolate have been contacted by Public Health. We appreciate the diligence and dedication of Public Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority Team. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. We will continue to provide additional information to parents as it is available. Further information on COVID-19 can be found on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you, Nigel McCarthy, Director of Education

It is so wonderful to have the excitement of Christmas and the birth of Christ to look forward to and celebrate during these times. Our hearts are full seeing the smiles on our students faces.

A MEMO from LCSD: December 11, 2020 A positive case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in an individual at Holy Rosary High School in Grade 8 Group A who attended school on December 7th, 2020. We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all students. As a precaution, Public Health is requiring all Grade 8 students in Group A who attended school on December 7th, 2020 to isolate until midnight December 12th, 2020. ... Public Health will be contacting close contacts of the case over the next 24 hours to determine if further isolation measures are necessary. Only close contacts will be called. To maintain and protect the privacy of the individual’s personal information, we are not able to share more details. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. If you or your child has any symptoms of COVID-19, please call HealthLine at 811 and remain at home. We will continue to provide additional information to parents as it is available. Further information on COVID-19 can be found on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you.

A MEMO from LCSD: December 11, 2020 Released December 11, 2020 by LCSD Today we were notified of an additional positive case of COVID-19 in one individual at St. Mary’s Elementary. This individual was in 3B. This class will be moving to remote learning beginning Monday until holidays begin. Advice from Public Health is that the rest of the school may remain open. No other classrooms are being sent home at this time. To maintain and protect the privacy of the individual’s pers...onal information, we are not able to share more details. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We are thankful to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health for their continued efforts to keep our staff, students and families safe. We will continue to provide additional information to parents/guardians as it is available. For further information regarding COVID-19 or if you are displaying symptoms, please call Health Line at 811. Further information is also available on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you, Nigel McCarthy, Director of Education See more

Released December 10, 2020 by LCSD Today we were notified that a case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in one individual at St. Mary’s Elementary. This individual was in 4B. The class will be moving to remote learning beginning tomorrow until December 15, 2020. No other classrooms are being sent home at this time. To maintain and protect the privacy of the individual’s personal information, we are not able to share more details. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor fo...r any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We are thankful to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health for their continued efforts to keep our staff, students and families safe. We will continue to provide additional information to parents/guardians as it is available. For further information regarding COVID-19 or if you are displaying symptoms, please call Health Line at 811. Further information is also available on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you, Nigel McCarthy, Director of Education See more

A MEMO from LCSD: Released December 7, 2020 by LCSD A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in one individual at St. Mary’s Elementary. This individual was in our school building December 1st to 3rd, 2020. No classroom is being sent home as a result of this case. However, parents of close contacts will be informed today. To maintain and protect the privacy of the individual’s personal information, we are not able to share more details. ... We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We are thankful to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health for their continued efforts to keep our staff, students and families safe. We will continue to provide additional information to parents/guardians as it is available. For further information regarding COVID-19 or if you are displaying symptoms, please call Health Line at 811. Further information is also available on the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you, Nigel McCarthy, Director of Education

A MEMO from LCSD: A case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in 2 individuals, one in Grade 7C and one in Grade 4B in École St. Thomas. We are working closely with Public Health staff to ensure necessary measures are in place to protect all staff and students. We remind everyone entering schools to monitor for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19. We have communicated with parents of the specific classrooms affected as well as the school community. To maintain and protect the priv...acy of student information we are not able to share more details. We are thankful to the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health for their work today. We will continue to provide additional information to parents/guardians as it is available. For further information regarding COVID-19 or if you are displaying symptoms, please call Health Line at 811, and/or visit the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health website at www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19 Thank you.

"Dear Friends at Lloydminster Catholic School Division, I pray you are keeping and staying well, during this unprecedented and unsettled time. COVID-19 has challenged each of us in so many different ways, personally and professionally. As a former teacher myself, and as someone married to a teacher, I know how disruptive the virus has been to schools and how creative and remarkable staff have been at stepping up to meet this moment. You have been an inspiration!... As you know, the pandemic has also placed an especially crushing burden upon the most vulnerable amongst us. Over the past 30 years, the support of our friends in the various Catholic school districts and divisions throughout the Archdiocese of Edmonton has been exceptional! Your partnership with Catholic Social Services & Sign of Hope has lifted thousands of Albertans out of dire circumstances, and in countless cases, literally saved their lives. So, on a very personal note, I want to extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to you for helping us help those who cannot help themselves. Today, in the turmoil of 2020, the need continues...now more than ever before. And, we need you. Your financial support is required to help Catholic Social Services continue to provide: * Shelters for mothers and children fleeing domestic violence * Safe refuge for exploited youth * Pre and post-natal services for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy alone and afraid * Programs to help refugees escaping war-torn lands adjust to life in Canada * Intervention services for seniors being abused or neglected * Mental health counselling to those who have no financial means * Support to keep the recently-housed off the streets, and so much more In so many instances, when people in our communities are in crisis and have nowhere else to turn, they turn to Catholic Social Services. We cannot do this work alone, many of our programs receive no government funding and are fully reliant on donor support. Many of your colleagues donate monthly to Sign of Hope through payroll deduction. If this is an option available to you, please consider joining them. A donation of $5, $25, or $50 per month makes a massive difference. Or, if you would prefer to donate directly to Sign of Hope monthly, or as a one-time donation, you can visit: signofhope.ab.ca In the COVID-era we all may be in the same storm, but we are not all in the same boat. My hope is that those who are in more steady ships will reach out to help those who are barely treading water. Thank you for your generosity. Blessings always, Dr. Troy Davies CEO, Catholic Social Services & Sign of Hope"

MEMO from LCSD (November 30, 2020) Late yesterday we were notified by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Public Health that a student associated with Holy Rosary High School tested positive for COVID-19. Although this student is not in classroom instruction at HRHS, they are in the building and part of our learning community. There is no impact on students or classes, however, we want to ensure that we share this information in the spirit of caution and transparency. ... We appreciate the hard work of Public Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority which has determined that there is no impact on our students or classes at this time. Any staff who would have been in contact with this student have been notified and will isolate if advised by Public Health. We continue to appreciate the decisions that parents are making to support us in this time. It is their care and support in keeping students home when there is an illness or a close contact that helps us each day. Please call Healthline 811 if you or your child display symptoms. Thank you.

"Hello LCSD family, I just wanted to reach out to you all and introduce myself. I am a Constable with the Lloydminster RCMP and currently have the honour of being assigned to your Schools as your Resource Officer. When I am not working I love spending time with my two busy boys, husband and my dog Maggie. I enjoy the Alberta winters and playing in the snow, I also enjoy running and just being outdoors. For the past two months I have been busy navigating my new community of L...loydminster, learning lots of new names and meeting so many new friendly faces. I can usually be found around Holy Rosary High school in my little office or travelling around in my the fully marked RCMP mini-van. Please stop by and say Hi! I also wanted to reach out to all the students and families of LCSD who are not around the halls of the schools these days and are navigating virtual learning. I just wanted to open up your lines of communication with me and if there is anything you may need from me I can be reached at [email protected]. With COVID limiting our in person activities I just encourage people to take time away from your screens when you can and get outside. A little Nature goes a long way when it comes it your overall well-being Take care and stay healthy." Cst. Melanie Flynn

A big thank-you to our bus drivers today as we celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Every year we celebrate these amazing staff members! This year they deserve even more praise as they have had to take on extra sanitizing duties and the procedure of assigned seating for all our students. We are so grateful for them every day and appreciate all their hard work!