Outdoor Kindergarten

Students planted daffodil and garlic bulbs last week, after observing, drawing and predicting what the flower will look like. It was our first try at drawing with a science focus and we definitely need more practice as we ended up with quite a few rainbow coloured bulbs and flowers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone enjoyed Jess Dance and Twin Day!

The week ahead: Nov. 18-22

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• Monday – at the park.
• Tuesday – at the park. Salmon Forest program with LEPS at 8:45 AM. We’ll walk to the campground shelter at 8:30. If you arrive late, you will need to drive or walk your child down the campground road.
• Wednesday – at the school. Library. Fire Drill. Drumming group after school.
• Thursday – at the school.
• Friday – at the school. Community Walk. Assembly after recess. Our K’s and our Gr.5/6 buddies are presenting about Respect, our Hawk Virtue of the Month.
• Heads up for next Wednesday – students do not attend school and Thursday – dismissal at 12:08 due to Student Inclusive Conferences. Look for sign-up info to come this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week, we explored the fascinating mini-world of mosses and fungi. Discovering an egg in the park led to wonders and nest-building. Students did a terrific job cleaning out the garden and prepping it for fall planting.

The week ahead: Nov. 11-15

• Monday – no school. Remembrance Day
• Tuesday – at the park. Today’s science focus is our sense of hearing. What sounds can we hear in nature?
• Wednesday – at the school. Jess Dance workshop 1. Library. After school drum circle.
• Thursday – at the school. Jess Dance workshop 2.
• Friday – Community walk and fall gardening

 

Halloween was a lot of fun, surely one of the highlights of our year! We started with spooky flashlight reading, joined the costume parade, and played the Bat and Bug game. The rainy day after was made a little brighter by the surprise of winning the scarecrow showcase!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: Nov. 4-8

This week we will focus on peace – why is the poppy a symbol of peace, what helps us feel peaceful, how do we honour those who fought for peace? LEAP students will be performing Peace Like a River at the assembly.

• Monday – we are indoors due to wind forecast. Pack outdoor gear as we will try to get outside safety permitting.
• Tuesday – at the park. Fungi, Lichen and Moss walk with visiting expert, Dr. Terry McIntosh.
• Wednesday – at school. Library.
• Thursday – at school. Remembrance Day Assembly after recess. Walk to the cenotaph after lunch.
• Friday – Students do not attend school. Report Card Prep Day.
• Monday – Remembrance Day. No school.

Last week was full of excitement with all the high water flow and leaves brought down with the stormy weather. Students enjoy a calm moment watching the big barges and tug boats on the river. They loved planting a tree seedling in the park. Hopefully they can visit their tree again as it grows! The pumpkin patch field trip was a fun, beautiful fall afternoon. Thank you to all the helpers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: Oct. 28-Nov.1

• Monday – at D Park. Storywalk – The Gruffalo.
• Tuesday – last day at W Park. Pumpkin Exploration day and marshmallow roast. Students don’t need to bring anything special. Thanks to the Borland family for the pumpkins!
• Wednesday – at FLE. Library book exchange. Students will visit the Bat Cave in the library!
• Thursday – at FLE. Halloween. Students can wear costumes to school as the parade is at 8:45 AM. Parents welcome. If they would like to change for playground time, they can. No masks (except for the parade/photos) or weapons, please! We’ll be doing Halloween-themed stations in class and watching an animated short movie “Room on the Broom” in the afternoon.
• Friday – at FLE. Community Walk to the Fort to collect our scarecrow and get lots of fresh air after Halloween festivities.

 

 

Last week, students learned about the 3 R’s, how to properly sort packaging waste and what happens to our trash after the truck picks it up! We also made leaf critters, which really brought out their creative side.

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: October 21-25

• Monday – at D park. It will be exciting to see what changes the storm brought. We’ll go for a leaf hunt. Field trip Drivers, please stop by the school today to complete the volunteer paperwork if you haven’t done so already.
• Tuesday – at W park.
• Wednesday – at the school.
• Thursday – at the school. Pumpkin patch trip. Drivers, please arrive to collect your child(ren) at the classroom door at 12:00.
• Friday – Professional Day. Students do not attend.

 

I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving long weekend! Here are some pictures of our learning from last week, including scarecrow and apple sauce making, and creating letters from nature materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the full moon this week, chum salmon spawning season begins according to Kwantlen traditional knowledge. We’ll start looking for the big fish returning up the creek! We’ll also be using leaves to make art and stories.

A look ahead: October 15-18

• Tuesday – at W park.
• Wednesday – at school. Library book exchange.
• Thursday – at school. LEPS Waste Warriors workshop in class. Earthquake Drill.
• Friday – at school. Community Walk in the morning.

 

 

 

Last week students investigated sunflowers and farm animals, this week, we’ll learn about all the healthy fruit and vegetables we can harvest from our gardens and orchards in time for Thanksgiving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: October 7-11

• Monday – at the park
• Tuesday – at the other park
• Wednesday – at the school. Library book exchange. Send in the field trip forms! We still need a couple more drivers to fit all the kids. I’ll let parents know today which 4 will be offered free spots to help supervise.
• Thursday – at the school. Scarecrow making time!
• Friday – Donut Treat Day and afternoon walk to Fort Langley National Historic Site to put up our scarecrows. Families can visit the Scarecrow Showcase starting Saturday, Oct. 12.
• Monday – Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

 

 

 

Showing safe play at the river

Creating a sunflower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making patterns

Mixing the colour brown

Indigenous book buddy reading

 

The week ahead: October 1-4

• Tuesday – walking from the school to a park and a local farm
• Wednesday – at the school. Library book exchange.
• Thursday – at the school. Fun lunch.
• Friday – School Improvement Day – students do not attend class.

Terry Fox day was a big success! Way to go, we raised over $5000 as a school!

Students enjoyed getting outside more last week, discovering colours and acorns in nature, drawing their memories of summer, and taking care of the park.

 

 

 

 

 

Next week, we’ll be in two different parks. Check your calendars for the locations. Back at class, we’ll learn about Orange Shirt Day and the message that Every Child Matters.

Good news! We have no severe food allergies in the class. That means nut products are allowed in classroom lunches. Please avoid them on outdoor days (Mon, Tue, Fri).

Scarecrow supplies – LEAP classes are each making a scarecrow as a group art project. They will go on display in the National Historic Site of Fort Langley from Friday, Oct. 11 as part of their Scarecrow Showcase. Can you help donate a bale of straw or hay? An old straw hat or other accessories? We would like them at the school on Wednesday or Thursday, October 2,3 or 9.  Please email me to let me know if you can help!

The week ahead: September 23-27

• Monday – At the park. We’ll learn about safety with wildlife and what to do if you get separated from the group.
• Tuesday – At the other park. We’ll make a sunflower craft with nature materials.
• Wednesday – At the school. Library book exchanges begin!
• Thursday – At the school. Learning about Orange Shirt Day.
• Friday – At the school. Wear orange shirts if possible. Morning assembly. We’ll go for a community walk afterwards.
• Monday, Sept. 30 – No school. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Students are settling in well and enjoying social play and activity centres. We are working on colours, practicing fine motor skills, observing colours around us and how they may be associated with feelings, special events or seasons. We will begin special helper routines and “All About Me” sharing this week. When it is your child’s turn, they will bring home a notice so you can help them prepare to share a few items to tell about themselves (favourite things, family…) the next day. As Summer ends this week, we’ll start observing the changes that seasonal shift brings. We’ll also learn about Terry Fox, and what values make him a Canadian hero. There are several ways students can participate in the school fundraising activities. If you send a cash donation, please send it in a labeled envelope. Loose change causes excitement and stress in the classroom! Our whole class will take part in a 30-minute run/walk around the school field on Friday afternoon. Parents are welcome to come watch but it’s not expected.

The week ahead: Sept. 16-20

• Monday – At the school. Afternoon walk to nearby park.
• Tuesday – At the park. Dress for rainy and cool weather. Include extra clothes in the backpack in case.
• Wednesday – At the school.
• Thursday – At the school. LEAP Info Session @ 5:00pm in the gym. Please help spread the word to new families who may be interested in enrolling for the 2025/26 school year. If you have not yet attended an Info Session, please come.
• Friday – At the school. Morning walk. Afternoon Terry Fox activities.