Rider's Digest
September 12 - 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 great week at Landing Trail! Our Breakfast Party was well attended, and it was wonderful to see families, students, and staff come together to celebrate the start of the year. A big thank-you to the Town of Gibbons and Independent Grocer for their support, and to Gibbons School for co-hosting with us.
We are also grateful to those who are already volunteering around the school, with the School Council, and with the PIA. Your time and commitment truly strengthen our community. As we continue to build healthy communities and empower student learning, we welcome more helping hands. If you have an hour or two to spare, we’d love volunteers to read with students, prep materials, or lend support to projects around the school. These small acts make a significant difference in helping children grow into confident learners and experience the joy of belonging, and we want you to be a part of that joy.
A few reminders for the coming days:
- PD Day is on Monday, September 15; there is no school for students.
- Croc & Crazy Sock Day is on Friday, September 19: Wear either or both!
- Terry Fox Run is on Thursday, September 25: Families are invited to join us as we walk, run, and move together in support of Terry’s legacy of resilience and hope.
Together, we are shaping a school where children belong, discover joy in learning, and build the skills they’ll carry into the future.
With gratitude,
Louise Loh, Principal
I continue to be so proud of the way students and staff are embracing our school routines and values. Each day, classrooms are alive with learning, curiosity, and collaboration. It has been inspiring to see our students building habits of kindness, respect, and responsibility that truly make Landing Trail a place where everyone can succeed and belong.
Value of the Month: Respect
This week at Landing Trail, our focus is on Respect for Yourself. Respect begins within—when we care for our body, mind, and feelings, we show that we value who we are. By eating healthy foods, trying our best, using kind self-talk, and making safe choices, we strengthen the skills that help us belong and thrive in all areas of life.
Next Week’s Focus: Respect for Your Environment
Focus: Caring for the spaces and places around us—our classroom, school, community, and natural world.
Teaching: When we clean up after ourselves, recycle, take care of supplies, and appreciate nature, we show that we value the environment we share. Respecting our surroundings helps create safe, welcoming, and healthy spaces for everyone.
Activities:
Respect Walk: as a class, walk through the school or playground and notice ways students are already respecting the environment.
Classroom Care Chart: create a chart to track daily actions that keep the classroom neat, tidy, and welcoming.
Upcoming Events:
Intramurals are Back!
We’re excited to kick off our intramurals program with hockey! We will be starting with our Grade 3 and 4 classes. A rotation schedule will be shared on announcements so students know when it’s their turn to play. We can’t wait to see the teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun on the court!
This week, I have especially noticed the many ways our students are respecting themselves—through perseverance in learning, kind words to themselves, and the confidence to make good choices. These daily actions build the resilience and self-worth that prepare our students for future success.
Have a wonderful day,
Students are exploring Indigenous Learning and Outdoor PE at PLACE.
Indigenous Learning: Students will be immersed in land-based practices, oral stories, and cultural teachings that are directly aligned with Alberta Curriculum outcomes in Social Studies, Language Arts, and Health. These experiences will not only foster a sense of respect and connection but also ensure that students are meeting the necessary curriculum requirements.
Outdoor PE: This program is designed to help students build skills in active living, teamwork, and environmental respect, while also working toward Physical Education outcomes. The outdoor challenges they face encourage the development of stamina, resilience, and cooperative qualities that strengthen Healthy Communities and prepare students for Future Readiness by helping them build confidence, perseverance, and leadership through movement.
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.
