Outdoor Kindergarten

Students kept busy in the rain and in the sun – digging, paddling, gold panning and learning! 

The week ahead: January 19-23

• Monday & Tuesday – at the park. After last week’s glimpse into the past, we’ll go WAY back this week to the time of the dinosaurs.
• Wednesday – Library and Home Reading book return.
• Thursday – at FLE
• Friday – Fire Drill, community walk

The first week back was tiring for all of us but I did notice a jump in maturity and readiness for learning. Term 2 is always so full of progress for kindergarteners. Here they are learning about story settings by creating a winter scene and playing a ‘hug a tree’ game to learn about deciduous/evergreen trees. We also really enjoyed seeing the creative crazy hats and making a beaded bracelet with the Aboriginal Cultural Presenter.

I hope students are ready for a wet day tomorrow! We’ll at least be able to get out of the rain for times in the shelter.  Hopefully, the novelty of starting at a new location will raise our spirits.

• Monday – at the park. Exploring new trails and learning space.
• Tuesday – at the park. Old-fashioned fun is the theme of the day as we make a traditional toy and churn our own butter.
• Wednesday – at FLE. Library book exchange.
• Thursday – at FLE.
• Friday – at FLE. Gr. K-2 AM Walk to Fort Langley Historic Site for a guided program about Langley in the Fur Trade days. Hawk Assembly in the afternoon.

I can hardly wait to welcome back our kindergarten students Monday! I sure enjoyed the holiday season and a bit of extra hibernation but I’m ready to jump back into our busy routines.

The week ahead: January 5-9

• Monday – Tuesday – at FLE. (We might get outside on the school grounds and neighbourhood)
• Wednesday – library
• Thursday –
• Friday – Spirit Day – Crazy Hats, Gym 8:30 AM, Aboriginal Beading Workshop 1:00 PM

I hope everyone who was healthy and able to attend the concert enjoyed the sights and sounds. We’ll finish off the year with creative crafts, generosity to our family and fun learning. I can’t say I’m sad to be staying dry inside this week!

The week ahead: Dec. 15-19

• Monday – Holiday store Day 1 – send $2-6. Please send money in the mailbag, or an envelope or ziploc bag clearly labeled. I will collect it in advance of our shopping time so students don’t need to carry it around. Please tell your child where the money is so they can give it to me. Our shopping times are near the end of the day Mon/Tues.
• Tuesday – Holiday store Day 2 – send $2-6
• Wednesday – No book exchange. Return all books for winter nap! Students will get to try lacrosse in PE thanks to Ms. Lockhart.
• Thursday –
• Friday – PJ Day. Festive spirit assembly.

Merry Christmas to you all! See you in 2026!

The week ahead: Dec. 8-12

*Support your house team and families in need of help by donating a non-perishable food item or toy. Boxes in foyer.

• Monday – at the school
• Tuesday – at the school . Dress rehearsal – please send the mittens but students do not need to wear anything special.
• Wednesday – at the school. Return all library books for the winter break. Holiday concert – 12:15PM and 5:30PM. Students should be picked up at 2:08 as usual and return to school for the evening concert. I’ll let them in the regular outside classroom door at 5:10. Please pick them up promptly after the concert. Attire: red or white mittens or gloves, and ‘holiday best’ outfits.
• Thursday – at the school. Craft with Mrs. Parsons.
• Friday – at the school. Pancake breakfast. If weather allows, we’ll try going on a walk to look at decorations in the afternoon.

Last week we endured some chilly, damp weather but still enjoyed our days by keeping busy with nature exploration, making reindeer snacks and warming up at the campfire. Friday’s sun was perfect for buddy reading in the park.

The week ahead: Dec. 1-5

• Monday – at the park. We’ll be learning how animals get ready for winter by either migrating, hibernating or adapting.
• Tuesday – at the park. Students can roast a marshmallow and sip hot chocolate to celebrate our last day at the park in 2025! (Teachers will provide the treats but please send a cup.)
• Wednesday – at FLE. Library book exchange. Metis mitten activity with Ms. White, Aboriginal Support Teacher.
• Thursday – at FLE. Winter crafts with Gr. 2 buddies.
• Friday – at FLE. Community walk to play ‘holiday decor bingo’.

Last week, students used loose parts to tell a story about a hidden animal in the woods. We are practicing being a good oral storyteller and listener.

We also learned from the Giants hockey players about the importance of doing well in school and being a good sport. The SPCA presentation was engaging to students even onscreen as they asked and answered many questions about how animals and people show their emotions using body language.

The week ahead: Nov. 24-28

• Monday – Boat day at the park. Bring your supplies plus a few extra things and duct tape.
• Tuesday – at the park.
• Wednesday – no regular class. Student Inclusive Conferences.
• Thursday – early dismissal at 12:08 for Student Inclusive Conferences.
• Friday – at FLE. Community Walk.

Even though it was a short week, we managed to paint fall trees in dot art style, and learn to use iPads to read stories with the Epic Books app and much more! Our class is practicing a song called “Gloves and Mittens” for the Winter Holiday concert coming up Dec.10. We request students to wear either red or white mitts or gloves and dress in red and/or white ‘holiday best’ tops. The gloves/mitts can be the cheap, knit stretchy ones or whatever you can find. Thanks! 

The week ahead: Nov.17-21

• Monday – The Gruffalo storywalk and 2:00 Pop-up shop
• Tuesday – Jack the Giant’s visit and Squirrel-themed activities
• Wednesday – At FLE. Fun lunch! Library book exchange
• Thursday – At FLE. SPCA virtual presentation about animal communication.
• Friday – At FLE. Hawk Virtue Assembly. Community Walk PM.