Outdoor Kindergarten

After this past busy week full of special events, I am looking forward to a more ‘normal’ week.

Some learning snapshots: a frog on a log at the park, Kwantlen stories on the land, learning to braid, our Orange Shirt Day collaborative art project, the Terry Fox tricycle race.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The week ahead: October 5-8

• Monday – at the park. Teacher Candidate Mrs. G. begins her practicum with us. We’ll focus in on mushrooms and other signs of fall.
• Tuesday – at the park. We’re lucky to get to visit the Nature House (big red barn).
• Wednesday – at FLE. Treat Day.
• Thursday – at FLE. Scarecrow creation day. Please send in any clothing we might use for our “Bee Friendly” pollinator/garden-themed scarecrow.
• Friday – Library book exchange and walk to the Historic Fort with our scarecrow.

In our class, we talked about how Indigenous children send to residential school might have felt, and how school should be a welcoming, safe, happy place for all children.

The week ahead: September 28-October 2

• Monday – at the park. We’ll be starting Nature Journals.
• Tuesday – at FLE. Remember to wear your orange shirt for Truth and Reconciliation Day. There’s an assembly at 10:10 AM.
• Wednesday – No School. Truth and Reconciliation Stat Holiday.
• Thursday – at FLE. Bake Sale for Terry Fox. If parents want their child to participate, they can donate on School Cash Online (or send a cash donation in a labeled envelope). *
• Friday – at FLE. Library, Terry Fox Run (9:15) and Challenges (1:00). Thank you for your donations to the Terry Fox Foundation!

*LEAP Parent Info Session: Thursday evening at 5:00 in the library. If you registered without attending this session yet, please attend. You can also help our program grow by sharing an invitation to anyone who might be interested in joining us for the 2027-2028 school year.

Looking ahead: We have a Teacher Candidate from UFV starting her practicum in our class on Monday. Please join me in helping her feel welcome in the LEAP and FLE community.

We’ll be entering the Fort Langley Scarecrow Showcase this fall. If anyone can supply a bale of hay or straw to the undercover area by the school garden/gym on Thursday or Friday, that would be much appreciated!

 

Here we go! I’m looking forward to being out in the park and we’re so lucky with the warm weather. It should ease the transition. Everyone practiced learning outdoors on Friday with some acorn collecting, buddy reading and parachute play on school grounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rain pants are not necessary this week but it’s a good idea to dress kids in long pants for protection against scratchy plants and insects. Please remember to carefully go over the Student Verification Forms, make any changes needed, and sign them before returning them on Wednesday or Thursday.

The week ahead: September 21-25

• Monday & Tuesday – At the park. The plan is to get used to routines and explore the park.
• Wednesday –  At FLE. Please send verification forms and indoor shoes.
• Thursday –  At FLE. Who was Terry Fox and what makes a hero?
• Friday – School Improvement Day – Students do not attend.

 

The first week of kindergarten went so smoothly! I’m happy to see the children are eager to learn, make friends, and join in all our school activities.

I look forward to meeting all the families in our interviews this week.

Please send indoor shoes, a change of clothes and a snack and water this Monday.

Gradual entry times for the week of September 14-18

• Monday and Tuesday 8:23-10:30
• Wednesday 8:23-11:30
• Thursday 8:23-12:30
• Friday 8:23-1:30