April 10, 2026

Hello Families,

We have had another exciting week in Kindergarten.

Upcoming Dates  
April 13 – Fun Lunch (Coco Brooks) 
April 14 – School Council Meeting, 6:30pm 
April 16 – Kindergarten Teachers' Pet 
April 16 – May 13 – TREX Exhibition  
April 17 – T/T Kinder Attend 
April 17 – Angela Murphy Author Visit K-3 
April 24 – No School (System PD Day)
April 27 – M/W Kinder Zoo Field Trip  
April 30 – T/T Kinder Zoo Field Trip 

Signs of Spring

Spring has arrived, and our classroom has been buzzing with excitement as we explore the changes happening all around us.

This week, students created a “Signs of Spring” journal entry in their visual journals. We talked together about what we notice outside, such as melting snow, birds returning, puddles, growing plants, and warmer weather. Students shared their ideas orally before drawing and adding labels or words to represent their thinking.

Through this learning task, students demonstrated their growth in several areas of the curriculum:

Literacy (Language & Communication)

  • I can share my ideas through pictures, labels, and words.
Students expressed their thinking by drawing detailed pictures and attempting to label their work using letter sounds and known words.

Science (Understanding the World)

  • I can notice and describe changes in the natural world.
Students observed and discussed seasonal changes, building awareness of patterns in nature.

Wellness (Identity & Belonging)

  • I can share my ideas and listen to others.
Students participated in group discussions, building confidence in sharing and respecting different perspectives.

These journal entries are an important way for students to connect oral language, drawing, and early writing skills while exploring real-world experiences. It was wonderful to see their creativity and growing confidence.

You might try this at home by going on a short spring walk and asking:

  • What do you notice has changed?

  • What signs of spring can you see or hear?


Have a wonderful weekend. 


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