April 24, 2026
Hello Families,
- 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
Caring for People and the Planet
The story reminds us to be kind to others, take care of animals, and care for nature
We discussed how small actions (like helping, sharing, and cleaning up) make a big difference
Diversity and Belonging
Students noticed that people all over the world are different, and that makes our world special
We talked about how everyone belongs here
Earth Day in Kindergarten
To bring our learning to life, students engaged in hands-on Earth Day experiences:
Exploring ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle
Creating Earth-inspired art
Sharing ideas about how we can help our planet
Students explored colour through music and art as they prepared for our special Volunteer Tea. Inspired by familiar colour songs, students listened, sang, and then translated what they heard into sketched and painted flowers.
What We Did
- Listened and responded to colour-based songs
- Sketched flower shapes using observation and imagination
- Shared and discussed our artistic choices with peers
What We Learned
ELAL (Communication & Expression)
- I can share my ideas through pictures and talk about my thinking
- I can connect what I hear (music) to what I create (art)
Fine Arts (Art & Music Integration)
- I can explore colour, shape, and creativity in my artwork
- I can respond to music through artistic expression
Wellness (Identity & Belonging)
- I can express myself in creative ways
- I can feel proud of my work and share it with others
Numeracy (Patterns & Relationships)
- I can notice and use patterns in colours and designs
- I can make connections between different forms of learning
Science: Zoo Field Trip
All kindergarten students will have the exciting opportunity to participate in a field trip to the Calgary Zoo, located at 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta.
During this trip, students will explore the zoo in small groups, observe animals and their habitats, and learn about feeding, growth, and development. This will be a fun and meaningful hands-on learning experience for our students.
The field trips will take place on April 27th and April 30th. Students will depart the school promptly at 9:15 AM and return at approximately 2:00 PM. We will be travelling by the school bus provided by Southland Transportation Ltd.
For the trip, students will need to bring a lunch, snacks, and a water bottle.
As we will be spending much of the day outdoors, students should dress appropriately for the weather. Please send your child in multiple layers, with a hat and suitable footwear for uneven terrain or muddy conditions.
Thank you to all of our volunteers for joining us and helping to make this a fun learning opportunity for our kindergarten students.
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