Playful Kinders

Hello Families, We have had another exciting week in kindergarten!  Upcoming Dates: Feb 24 – Report cards viewable in PowerSchool Feb 26/27 - Parent Teacher Conferences  Feb 23-27 – Book Fair  Mar 2-6 – Trickster Theatre Residency  Language Arts (Writing) Students are "Writing Superheroes" in kindergarten!  At first glance, kindergarten writing might look like scribbles, invented spelling, or drawings with a few letters, but these are powerful beginnings. Every student is becoming a writing superhero!  The English Language Arts and Literature curriculum focuses on building strong foundations in literacy through writing, speaking, listening, and creativity. In kindergarten, writing is about expression, confidence, and finding your voice. Superpower #1: Sharing Ideas & Stories Kindergarten writers learn to share their thoughts, experiences, and imagination in meaningful ways. I can share ideas about real or imaginary topics. I express feelings and ex...

Hello Families, Upcoming Dates:   Feb 12/13 - Teachers’ Convention (No School) Feb 16 – Family Day  (No School) Feb 17 – Welcome, Ms. Kaiser Feb 24 – Report cards viewable in Power School Feb 26/27 - Parent Teacher Conferences  Feb 23-27 – Book Fair  Mar 2-6 – Trickster Theater Residency  Mr. Campbell, Thank you for the leadership you have brought to our Andrew Sibbald School community. You will be missed, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. Once a part of our school family, always a part of our school family!  Welcome, Ms. Kaiser, We are thrilled to welcome you to our school community. We look forward to your leadership and the energy you bring to this new role. Our staff, students, and families are excited to work alongside you. We are so glad you are here!  Valentine’s Day in kindergarten is a joyful celebration of kindness, friendship, and community. While students may come home talking about hearts and cards, there is a great...

Hello Families, We have had another great week in kindergarten! Upcoming Dates:   Feb 10 School Council    Feb 12/13 - Teachers’ Conv  Feb 16 – Family Day  Feb 24 – Report cards available to parents for viewing  Feb 26/27 - Parent Teacher Conferences  Literacy We continue to explore writing through letters, labels, and words. Check out some of our work below. I can identify corresponding written words as they are read aloud. I can count the number of words in a sentence. I can make connections between letters and sounds in words. Have a wonderful weekend! 

Hello Families, We have had a fabulous week in kindergarten! Thank you so much for the lovely staff lunch! It was both thoughtful and delicious, and we truly appreciate the time and care that went into preparing it. Your kindness goes above and beyond and means a great deal to all of us. Important Dates Feb 2 – Fun Lunch  Feb 10 - School Council  Feb 12/13 - Teachers’ Convention Feb 16 – Family Day  Feb 24 – Report cards available to parents for viewing  Feb 26/27 - Parent Teacher Conferences  Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to celebrate the themes of belonging and friendship at school. On February 10th and 11th, students can distribute Valentine's cards to their classmates. Bringing in cards is optional. Labelling the cards with your child’s name and “friend” is helpful in kindergarten. If your child does bring in cards, please ensure that your child has a card for everyone in the class. Please know that there won’t be any class parties...