Weekly Update 2026 - 27

Welcome to KA! I am so excited to begin the year with your child and your family, and I look forward to getting to know each of you. I will be updating this site weekly with classroom news, learning experiences, and some exciting things happening in our classroom. 

Thank you for sharing your child with me. I am looking forward to a wonderful year together. 

Stay tuned - there are lots of fun ahead! :)

Week of September 14 - 18

Hi Everyone!

"Wow" is all I can really say. We have completed our first four days in the big school and  these kiddos are amazing!  They are doing so well. They are quickly settling into our daily routine and making new friends. We are going to have a fantastic year! 

With that said, it is a BIG transition for these little ones.  There will be lots of excitement, but there will also be some tears.  Do not be surprised if in a week or two when the excitement begins wears off that you may find your child isn't as enthusiastic about coming to school.  We all would like to have a day off here and there.  They are the same.  It is a busy pace, and it takes a while for them to get use to the countless transitions and the long day.  BUT I do encourage you to keep them to a regular routine as much as possible. It all works itself out in the end, and we have a FABULOUS time!  

This upcoming week, we are going to continue to practice all those "in-school" procedures.  Last week, we practiced our fire drill procedure with the rest of the school, and it went really well for it being our first time. The alarm can be loud for those with sensitivity concerns, but the good news is we are the class closest to the exit, and we are outside before you know it.  

Literacy

We will be starting our literacy program, Fundations, later in the week.  I will be sending a handout home for you to have a quick overview of the program. 

Numeracy

Our first numeracy block focuses on the numbers 0-5.  We will be meeting these outcomes in various ways. This week, we will start with the number 1. 

Social Studies

We are starting to work on our first unit, "All About Me".  We will be talking about what makes us special and unique and how we are similar to our peers in the classroom.  

End of the Day

We are extending our day a little this week.  Dismissal for Kindergarten classes will now be 2:15. 

If for some reason you need to drop your child off late or pick him/her up early, please notify the school (902-569-0550) and /or send me an email the day prior. 

Breakfast Program

Our breakfast program will start on Monday and run each morning from 8 until 8:25. Students are able to access toast, fruit and cheese. Thank you to our parent and community volunteers!

Lunch Programs

 We have two lunch programs.  Please have a look at both programs and feel free to use these if you wish.  Always great to have options. :)

Healthy School Lunch Program 

Glen Stewart Hot Lunch Program

We’re excited to inform you that Dairy Farmers of PEI and ADL will be offering complimentary white milk to our kindergarten students during the weeks of September 14 through until October 2, 2026. 

This program is designed to encourage healthy eating habits and to support our young learners in their growth and learning journey.  Each child is eligible to receive a serving of white milk during lunch time!  (Sorry, chocolate milk is not available for this program.)

When ordering for our Hot Lunch Program, we would ask that if your child is interested in free milk to please order (you will not be charged). You will notice there is a Kindergarten specific September section on the online program.  

Meet The Teacher

I am looking forward to our Meet the Teacher night that is coming up on Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00.  If for some reason you can not make it on Wednesday, please contact me, and I will be more than happy to send out a paper copy of what has been discussed. 

Sorry for the information overload!!  I promise (well hopefully) not to be so long-winded the next time. :)

Thanks and take care.  Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Norma Lea

Below, I have included a few pics of our KA staff just so you can put a friendly face to the names your children will be talking about when they come home at the end of each day. :)