Mar 1, 2026
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 Resume
Thank You
Thank you to the generous families who provided the snack bar for staff this week. Your thoughtfulness is always appreciated!
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 grow in their own unique way, and it is a privilege to witness their curiosity, creativity, and resilience every day in the classroom. I am so grateful for your ongoing support. Whether it’s reading together at home, encouraging independence, or simply talking about your child’s day, the little things you do help reinforce learning in powerful ways. If you ever have questions, wonderings, or updates you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I value our collaboration and look forward to the rest of the year together.
Our kindergarten students had such a joyful experience visiting the book fair! The learning commons was filled with excitement as they carefully explored the tables and shared their discoveries with one another. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Norman for organizing such a wonderful event. Her time, care, and attention to detail made the book fair a special and memorable experience for our students. We are also incredibly grateful to the parent volunteers who gave their time to help things run smoothly. Your support makes these opportunities possible, and we truly appreciate it. For many students, this was a wonderful opportunity to practice real-world skills, making choices, handling money, waiting patiently, and showing responsibility for their belongings. Most importantly, the book fair helps nurture a love of reading. Watching your children light up when they found a book connected to their interests was a beautiful reminder of how powerful books can be. If your child brought home a new book, we encourage you to spend time reading it together. Ask them why they chose it, what they notice in the pictures, or what they predict might happen next. These small conversations help build comprehension and deepen their connection to stories. Thank you for continuing to support literacy in our classroom and school community.
Pink Shirt Day & "I Am We"
This week kindergarten students took part in Pink Shirt Day, a day focused on kindness, belonging, and standing up for one another. Students wore pink to show that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and included at school. Throughout our week, we explored what it means to be a caring community and how our actions can make others feel happy and welcome. We began by reading our school anchor text, "I Am We" by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. This story helped us think about how each person is important and how we are stronger when we work together. Students noticed that the book talks about being kind, listening to others, and helping people feel like they belong. Many students shared thoughtful connections, such as helping a friend when they fall down, inviting someone to play, or using kind words.
After reading, we talked about what kindness looks like in our classroom. Students shared ideas like:
“Helping someone when they are sad.”
“Sharing toys.”
“Using kind words.”
“Letting everyone play.”
This learning connects to our wellness and citizenship goals. Students are developing:
A sense of belonging within a group
Skills for building positive relationships
Understanding how actions impact others
Language for expressing empathy and kindness
Pink Shirt Day reminds us that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. We are proud of the thoughtful ways our students are learning to care for one another and build a classroom where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
Our Kindergarten students have been busy learning about Nova Scotia as we prepare for our upcoming theatrical residency this week, “Trickster.” The excitement is building as we explore this beautiful Canadian province through play, storytelling, art, and inquiry. Over the past week, students have been discovering where Nova Scotia is located on the map of Canada and learning that it is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. We’ve talked about how it is a coastal province, what makes it special, and how its geography influences the way people live there. Students have been especially curious about the ocean, lighthouses, fishing boats, and sea animals!
We are very much looking forward to welcoming the artists for our “Trickster” residency next week. It will be a wonderful opportunity for students to experience live theatre, participate in storytelling, and deepen their understanding of Nova Scotia through movement and imagination.
You can support this learning at home by:
• Looking at a map of Canada together
• Talking about oceans and coastal communities
• Reading stories that feature clever or imaginative characters
• Asking your child what they already know about Nova Scotia
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