Nov 15, 2025

Hello Kindergarten Families,

We have had 2 exciting days in kindergarten this week! 

Important Dates

• Nov 17 Parent Teacher Conference booking opens for families  
• Nov 17, 18 Parent Association Casino Fundraiser  
• Nov 21 Fun Snack
• Nov 25 Tues/Thurs Kinder to the Parkland Fire Station  
• Nov 26 Mon/Wed Kinder to the Parkland Fire Station  
• Nov 27 K-5 Photo Retakes  
• Nov 27 Parent Teacher Conferences Gr. 1-5 3:30 – 7:00; Kindergarten all day  
• Nov 28 Parent Teacher Conferences K-5 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 
• Dec 8 Fun Lunch
• Dec 19 Fun Snack
• Dec 19 Last Day before Winter Break

This week in kindergarten, we explored the exciting world of loose part creations while connecting them to something very special, our initials! Loose parts are everyday objects that children can move, combine, and manipulate to create designs. Using these materials helps students develop fine motor skills, creativity, and early literacy connections, all while having fun.

During our activity, each student was encouraged to build the first letter of their name using a variety of materials such as blocks, buttons, stones, popsicle sticks, and other objects. This hands-on approach allows students to recognize and remember the letters in their names.

By manipulating the materials, students practiced:

• Letter recognition: Identifying the first letter of their name.

• Fine motor skills: Picking up, placing, and arranging small objects.

• Spatial awareness: Positioning materials to form shapes and letters.

• Creativity and problem-solving: Deciding which objects work best for their design.

These playful, hands-on experiences are foundational for reading and writing development. They help students make concrete connections between letters and the symbols we use in writing, all while fostering independence and self-expression.

Have a great weekend.