Rider's Digest
September 19 - Weekly Newsletter for Landing Trail School
Welcome back to a new school year!
Welcome to our weekly newsletter, designed to keep
parents informed with a convenient week-at-a-glance overview.
Find all the links to school-related resources at the end of this newsletter.
Dear Landing Trail Families,
What a fantastic week at Landing Trail! The Crocs & Socks Day was a resounding success, bringing an abundance of smiles and laughter. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our students and families for their enthusiastic participation, showcasing the spirit of belonging that truly sets our community apart.
Next week, we eagerly anticipate our annual Terry Fox Run, and we warmly extend the invitation to all families to join us. The event will kick off with an assembly in the gym at 1:45 pm, followed by the run. To conclude the afternoon, students will be treated to a cool snack to celebrate their efforts and honor Terry’s legacy of courage and perseverance. This is a significant opportunity for students to demonstrate leadership, compassion, and responsibility in a real-world context.
We are delighted to announce that smudging sessions will now be offered at the end of the day on Mondays and Wednesdays. This optional opportunity, which will take place in our tipi, is another step in our ongoing commitment to fostering a healthy and inclusive school community. More details will be shared in this newsletter, and we look forward to continuing to make all students feel connected and valued.
Together, we continue to learn, grow, and prepare our students to be future-ready citizens.
With gratitude,
Louise Loh, Principal
I continue to be impressed by the energy and commitment shown by our students and staff. From classrooms to the playground, it is clear that our Landing Trail community is growing stronger together. The kindness, cooperation, and responsibility on display each day are helping to create a safe and welcoming place where everyone feels they belong.
Value of the Month: Respect
This week at Landing Trail, our focus is on Respect for Your Environment. Respecting the spaces we share is an important way to show care for ourselves and others. When we clean up after ourselves, recycle, take care of supplies, and appreciate nature, we are building habits that make our school and community better for everyone.
Next Week’s Focus: Respect Every Day
Focus: Choosing to show respect in all areas of life—toward ourselves, others, and the environment.
Teaching: Respect is not just a one-time action, but a way of living. When we practice respect every day, in small and big ways, we build trust, connection, and strong relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Activities:
Respect Challenge: Each student commits to one act of respect each day and records it on a classroom chart.
Respect Acrostic Poem: Create a class or individual poem where each letter of the word RESPECT represents a way to live respectfully.
This week, I have been encouraged by the way our students are showing care for their surroundings, keeping classrooms tidy, sharing supplies responsibly, and treating our playground and hallways with pride. These small acts of respect help create safe, welcoming spaces where learning and friendships can flourish.
Have a wonderful day,
Beginning Monday, September 22nd, students will have the opportunity to take part in optional smudging at the end of the day (approximately 2:45 pm) on Mondays and Wednesdays in our tipi (located in our library), which Elder Bill helped us put up last year.
Smudging is a traditional Indigenous practice that utilizes the smoke from sacred herbs (such as sage, cedar, sweetgrass, or tobacco) for purification and reflection. It is always voluntary. Families may choose to have their children participate, observe respectfully, or not take part. Parental permission is required for a child to participate (Click this link to give consent).
Students are exploring Cards & Dice Games and Korean at PLACE.
Cards & Dice Games: Students not only strengthen Math outcomes in number sense, operations, probability, and strategy, but they also have a blast doing it. The engaging nature of these games makes learning fun. At the same time, they apply Language Arts skills by reading instructions, explaining their thinking, and engaging in discussions with peers. These activities also connect to Health outcomes as students practice patience, cooperation, and fair play. This blend of academics and social learning supports Empowered Learning while fostering Healthy Communities through teamwork and respect.
Korean: Students gain early exposure to a new language, developing Second Languages outcomes in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They build vocabulary and practice communication while also learning about culture and diversity. Cross-curricular ties include Social Studies (understanding global communities), Language Arts (making connections between languages and developing literacy strategies), and Fine Arts (appreciating cultural expression). The Korean language, in particular, plays a crucial role in promoting global readiness, sparking curiosity and global awareness, helping students grow as confident learners and preparing them for Future Readiness in an interconnected world.
PowerSchool App
You will require a District Code to access your child's profile on the PS App.
District Code: JDQX
Find the PS App for Google here.
Find the PS App for Apple here.
Looking for more information on Outcomes-Based Reporting? Click this link to find out more.
Logos Steering Committee
NEXT MEETING: September 16 @ 3:15 pm (Landing Trail School)
If you are interested in helping with planning or volunteering, please e-mail: logoscommittee@gmail.com
Get your LANDING TRAIL SPIRIT WEAR! The online store is open with a great variety of clothing and accessories to be purchased.
Register at the following website and start shopping NOW!
https://landingtrailschool.entripyshops.com/
- Shoppers will be able to place orders year-round.
- There is no cut-off for orders. Entripy will process all orders that it receives in a timely fashion.
- Each time an order is placed, you will input a shipping address. Entripy will ship the order to the address that you have specified.
- Entripy accepts credit and debit payments using Visa and MasterCard.
- Note: All sales are final
- NO Sizing Kit is available.
