Playful Kinders

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...

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...

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...

Hello Families, We have had another engaging week in kindergarten! Important Dates April 27 – M/W Kinder Zoo Field Trip April 30 – T/T Kinder Zoo Field Trip 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   Science "Here We Are": Learning About Our World This week, kindergarten students explored the beautiful picture book " Here We Are": Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers as part of our Earth Day learning. This story introduces students to our planet in a gentle and meaningful way, helping them understand that Earth is a special place filled with land, water, animals, and people, and that we all share a responsibility to care for it. What We Learned Through this story and our classroom experiences, students explored the following: Our Place in the World We learned that Earth is our home and part of a larger universe Students explored land, water, and living things Ca...