September 17th Edition of
The Kindergarten Class News
Hello Everyone!
We had an exciting first week as a whole class. Everyone is learning about our rules and routines such as sitting in the circle, following the group plan, cleaning up, or forming a line at the door. I am impressed with how quickly everyone is adjusting! I expect many tired children! It is a big adjustment and will take a little while to settle into a routine.
The students have enjoyed getting to know one another this week and have had lots of fun learning about similarities and differences.
We have been working on learning the letters of our names, all about apples, patterns, becoming familiar with the school grounds, learning how to share and take turn, how to treat others’ how we would like to be treated and more.
The kids were very excited to go to the gym! We are learning how to play safely and cooperatively in the gym.
Next Thursday we will have our Terry Fox run! There is a collection pot going to raise funds for cancer research. It is called, “Two Toonies for Terry”. If you want to send in any donations, it goes to a good cause.
Thank you to those of you who have already returned the student information forms and class fees. Marcie needs them all back by Monday.
Next week our All About Me presentations will continue. If you missed your date, just send it in when it is ready. Here is a reminder about who is scheduled for the week:
Monday- Eoin, Evan and Freya
Tuesday- Henrik, and Juno
Wednesday- Kailea, Paige and Riley
Thursday- Ryan and any missed projects.
A note on pick-up. We are nearly always outside in the afternoon and will be around the sandbox area by 2:45pm Please feel free to come a few minutes early to avoid the busy after-school crowd. Most kids catch the bus so those waiting can get a little anxious if you run late.
Just a reminder to please keep your child home when sick. Some easy tips to remember are:
-stay home for 24 hours after vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever.
-stay home if mucus is thick, green and needs constant blowing.
-stay home if they have a persistent cough (lingering coughs are understandable) or a sore throat.
Once energy levels are back up and cold symptoms have lessened, come on back!
Other reminders:
-Please use the planner to communicate after school plans (if they change from the norm) as I am still getting used to 20 different schedules. Thank you!
I am looking for a parent who would be willing to take on the position of class rep. This person would communicate info from the PAC and attend PAC meetings. Please let me know if you would like to be this person. I will take the first to respond.
Important Dates to Remember
September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day – No School
October 1 Individual school photos
October 2 School Day
October 8 Harvest Lunch
October 12 Thanksgiving- no school
October 16 School Day
October 26 Early dismissal for learning update
October 29 Halloween celebrations at school
Please be sure to download the SD64 app to stay up to date with district and school updates. Here is a link to the district calendar to copy and paste: https://media.sd64.bc.ca/media/Default/medialib/sd64-2026-2027-school-calendar-revised-june-2026.9f40cb7764.pdf
This is a wonderful group of children and I know that it will be a happy and exciting year for all of us!
Warmly,
Ara Van Riel
avanriel@sd64.org
