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March 13, 2026

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Hello Families, What a wonderful week in kindergarten! Upcoming Dates     March 19 – Fun Snack   March 20 – Non-instructional Day March 23-27 – Spring Break   March 30 – Classes Resum e   Writing Every day, students write and draw about superheroes (e.g., B is for Batman). Students engage in self and peer assessment and are very proud of their work! Their writing independence and stamina continue to grow, and I love seeing all of their progress. Way to go, Kinders! Students have been setting learning goals for themselves. Ask your child to share what they do well in their "Superhero Journals" and 1 goal they want to work on (e.g., colouring, drawing, printing).  I can draw a detailed picture. I can use different colours neatly when colouring. I can identify capital letters at the beginning of sentences.  I can identify periods at the end of sentences.  I can print my letters neatly. I can use appropriate spacing when printing my words. I can identify c...
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Mar 6, 2026

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  Hello Families, What a wonderful week in kindergarten! Upcoming Dates     March 10 – Fun Lunch   March 11 – School Council Meeting, 6:30pm   March 19 – Fun Snack   March 20 – Non-instructional Day March 23-27 – Spring Break   March 30 – Classes Resum e   Trickster Theatre Brings Community to Life We were thrilled to welcome Trickster Theatre into our kindergarten classroom for a joyful and meaningful theatre experience. This year’s performance explored the idea of community, taking students on an imaginative journey to Nova Scotia through music, storytelling, and movement. Learning Through the Arts Well-being & Belonging Students explored what makes a community strong, including helping others, sharing stories, and working together. Communication and Literacy Through drama and storytelling, students practiced listening, expressing ideas, and building vocabulary connected to people and places. Citizenship and Identity Learning about Nova Scotia he...
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Mar 1, 2026

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Hello Families, We have had another exciting week in kindergarten! Upcoming Dates     March 10 – Fun Lunch   March 11 – School Council Meeting, 6:30pm   March 13 – PM Meeting: PLC  Math   March 19 – Fun Snack   March 20 – Non-instructional Day March 23-27 – Spring Break   March 30 – Classes Resum e   Thank You Thank you to the generous families who provided the snack bar for staff this week. Your thoughtfulness is always appreciated!  Family Conferences Thank you so much for taking the time to attend conferences. It truly means a lot to be able to connect with you and share in your child’s learning journey. Your presence, questions, and insights help build a strong partnership between home and school, and that connection makes a meaningful difference for your child. It was wonderful to celebrate your child’s growth, from developing friendships and confidence to exploring new skills in literacy, numeracy, and play. Each student continues to gr...
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Feb 20, 2026

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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...
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Feb 13, 2026

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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...
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