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May 29, 2026

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Hello Families, We have had another fantastic week in kindergarten.  Upcoming Dates     June 1 – Fun Lunch (Boardwalk)  June 1-12 – Gymnastics   June 5 – M/W Kinder Attend  June 12 – T/T Kinder Attends June 19 – M/W Kinder Attend   June 26 – M/W Kinder Attend  June 26 – Last Day of Classes (12pm dismissal)  June 26 – Org Day June 29 – Org Day June 30 – Org Day Welcome to Kindergarten 2026–2027! We were thrilled to welcome future kindergarten students and their families to our "Welcome to Kindergarten" evening! It was wonderful to meet families from the Lake Bonavista and Mahogany communities and share a glimpse of the exciting learning experiences awaiting students in September. A special highlight of the evening was seeing many of our current kindergarten students proudly show younger siblings and new students around the classroom. Their excitement, confidence, and sense of belonging were truly heartwarming. Families had the opport...

May 22, 2026

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Hello, We have had another exciting week! Upcoming Dates     May 25 – 28 – Ball Hockey & Flag Football Residency  May 28 – Kinder Orientation, 6pm   May 29 – T/T Kinder Attends June 1 – Fun Lunch (Boardwalk)  June 1-12 – Gymnastics   June 5 – M/W Kinder Attend  June 12 – T/T Kinder Attends June 19 – M/W Kinder Attend   June 26 – M/W Kinder Attend  June 26 – Last Day of Classes (12pm dismissal)  June 26 – Org Day June 29 – Org Day June 30 – Org Day  Visual Journals  This week in kindergarten, students are exploring friendship and early writing in their visual journals!  Students drew detailed pictures and labelled their work using the sounds they heard in their friends' names. This learning supports early literacy, communication, creativity, and fine motor skills. Gymnastics Exploration in Kindergarten This week in kindergarten, students explored movement and balance through gymnastics activities using ma...

May 15, 2026

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Hello Families, We had a fabulous week of celebrating connection, community, and growth.  Important Dates May 15 – Non-instructional Day   May 18 – No School (Victoria Day)   May 25-28 – Ball Hockey & Flag Football Residency in PE   May 28 – Kindergarten Orientation for 2026-27   Growing Into Grade 1 Together As we begin preparing for the exciting transition to grade 1, our kindergarten students have been participating in opportunities that help build confidence, independence, and strong connections within our school community. Throughout the coming weeks, students will continue visiting different learning spaces, connecting with students and staff members across the school, and strengthening positive relationships throughout the school. These experiences help students feel comfortable and excited about the next step in their learning journey while developing a strong sense of belonging within our school community. Along the way, we have been focusing on imp...

May 8, 2026

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Hello Families, We have had another creative week of learning in kindergarten! Happy Mother's Day to all of the fabulous moms in kindergarten. I hope your weekend is filled with joy, rest, and relaxation. You deserve it!  Important Dates May 5 – Fun Lunch (Mucho Burrito)     May  8  –  T/T  Kinder Attend   May 8 – Parent Association Flower Delivery   May 13 – School Council Meeting, 6:30pm   May 15 – Non-instructional Day   May 18 – No School (Victoria Day)   May 25-28 – Ball Hockey & Flag Football Residency in PE   May 28 – Kindergarten Orientation for 2026-27   “Things I Am Good At” — Building Confidence Through Visual Journals  In our kindergarten classroom, students recently explored the question "What  am I good at?” through a meaningful visual journal activity. This experience helped students recognize their strengths, build confidence, and express their ideas in creative ways. Using drawing and e...

May 1, 2026

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Hello Families, We had an incredible week in kindergarten!  Important Dates May 1 – M/W Kinder Attend May 1 – Volunteer Tea May 4 – 14 – Gymnastics May 5 – Fun Lunch (Mucho Burrito) May 8 – T/T Kinder Attend   Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers! I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the incredible volunteers who supported our kindergarten classroom and school community throughout the year. Your dedication, time, and caring presence have made a lasting difference. Whether you were helping in the classroom, preparing materials, or joining us on field trips and special events, your contributions brought joy and enriched our learning environment. Thank you for your commitment and for being such an important part of our Andrew Sibbald family. Volunteer Tea Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us for the celebration on Friday morning. We are so grateful for your time and support. It truly made the event special for our students. Please take a moment to check out...