Rider's Digest
August 29 - 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,
It was wonderful to see all of our students during our staggered start! Everyone looked a little taller and well-rested after the break, and we’re excited for the year ahead.
As a reminder, there are multiple ways to stay connected with Landing Trail, but you don’t need to subscribe to them all. The best places to stay informed are through this newsletter and our Instagram profile, where we share updates, reminders, and celebrations.
Our theme for this year is #webelong, a reminder that when students, staff, and families work in partnership, we create a school where everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Belonging isn’t just something we feel; it’s something we build together.
This year, our work is guided by three key goals in our Education Plan:
🔹 Empowered Student and Staff Learning
We are committed to helping every student grow in literacy and numeracy through engaging instruction, small-group learning experiences such as Guided Math and Daily 5, and targeted support. Division screeners, Fountas & Pinnell, and MathUP guide our planning and help us celebrate measurable growth. Programs like STEAM and PLACE provide students with hands-on, cross-curricular opportunities that spark curiosity and deepen their learning.
🔹 Healthy School Communities
We are building a caring and respectful school where every student feels a sense of belonging. Through SPARK skills, daily social-emotional learning, and restorative practices, students develop empathy, leadership, and self-regulation. Land-based and cultural learning enrich our classrooms, while strong partnerships with families and community strengthen student success.
🔹 Future Readiness
Students prepare for a changing world by developing leadership, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills through initiatives like PLACE, STEAM, and TRAIL. These experiences help our students adapt, innovate, and grow into future-ready citizens and leaders.
Together, we are building a school community where every child can learn, grow, and feel a sense of belonging.
With gratitude,
Louise Loh, Principal
I am so grateful for the warm welcome I’ve received from students, staff, and families. It has been a true highlight getting to meet our students for the very first time and to see the building come alive with their energy and enthusiasm.
Landing Trail will continue to learn about the Seven Teaching this year. We will begin with the value of Respect. Respect means caring for ourselves, others, and the world around us. It is shown through our words, our actions, and the choices we make each day. By practicing respect, we help create a school where everyone feels safe, included, and valued.
This month's focus: Respect for Yourself
Focus: Taking care of your body, mind, and feelings.
Teaching: Respect starts within. When we eat healthy, try our best, use kind self-talk, and make safe choices, we show that we value who we are.
Activities:
Morning affirmations (“I am kind. I am strong. I am a learner.”)
Art activity: draw a “self-respect shield” with things that make you proud of yourself.
Reading groups will begin on Tuesday, September 2, for students in grades K-4. Each grade level will have the opportunity for students to leave class once a week for small-group reading time. These groups provide extra practice and strategies to help students grow as confident, successful readers. Our goal is to empower children on their literacy journey while keeping the joy of reading at the heart of learning.
Student Safety Patrol – Recruiting Grade 4s
We will be inviting Grade 4 students to join our AMA School Safety Patrol team! Patrollers receive training and play a crucial role in keeping our school community safe, while also developing responsibility and leadership skills. This opportunity helps foster a healthy school community and prepares students with the confidence and leadership skills needed to be future-ready citizens.
I am excited for all that this year will bring and look forward to partnering with you to support our students in their learning journey. Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the school year!
Have a wonderful day,
Tarra Larson
PLACE (Passion Learning and Community Engagement) is Landing Trail’s approach to providing students with hands-on, meaningful learning opportunities that are directly aligned with the Alberta Curriculum and our school’s Education Plan. Each session is approximately 12 classes long, and over the course of the year, every child will rotate through all the options.
PLACE is a pre-CTF/CTS program. At this age, students are not expected to specialize but instead to explore a wide range of interests and passions. This aligns with our focus on Empowered Student Learning, providing students with opportunities to develop curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving.
Each option is carefully planned to address curricular outcomes in areas such as Science, fine arts, physical education, and Indigenous perspectives. Through PLACE, we also support Healthy School Communities (including belonging, teamwork, and resilience) and Future Readiness (encompassing creativity, collaboration, and leadership).
Nutrition Program - Begins September 8th
Landing Trail School is proud to offer a daily nutrition program, made possible through a grant from PC Children’s Charity that our PIA secured for the 2025/2026 school year.
Through this program, every student has the option to enjoy one healthy snack each day. Snacks follow the Canada Food Guide and typically include fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
Participation is optional—students may choose whether or not to take a snack each day. While we make every effort to accommodate allergies, please note that we cannot guarantee allergen-free options.
Together, we’re helping our Riders fuel their learning with healthy choices!
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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.
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Looking for more information on Outcomes-Based Reporting? Click this link to find out more.
Logos Steering Committee
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.
