Rider's Digest
May 15 - Weekly Newsletter for Landing Trail School
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.
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
– Henry Ford
Dear Landing Trail Families,
It has been another busy and exciting week at LT as we head into the final stretch of the school year. There are many activities, celebrations, and learning opportunities taking place over the next several weeks, so please continue to check your email regularly and review the weekly newsletter to stay up to date on important information and upcoming events.
This week, our Kindergarten students put on a fantastic Carnival of the Animals Celebration of Learning, showcasing the culmination of their music learning this year. We are very proud of their hard work and confidence, and we appreciate the support of our Kindergarten team, Mrs. McCorriston and Mrs. Lee, in making this special experience possible for students and families.
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Melissa Botha, Local Realtor, for generously sponsoring our school-wide hot lunch on May 12, as well as to all of the helpers who cooked, organized, and delivered food to classrooms. Opportunities like this help continue building community and connection within our school.
Earlier this week, we also shared information about our Third Annual Summer Festival, which will take place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This event has become a special tradition at LT, and we are looking forward to another fun-filled day together with students, our Gibbons Junior High volunteers, families, siblings, and our incoming 2026/2027 families. Thank you to our PIA, community sponsors, volunteers, and staff who continue working behind the scenes to make events like this possible.
We would also like to thank our PIA for their ongoing fundraising efforts and hard work toward replacing our broken playground swing. Our anticipated installation date for the new structure is June 16. This improvement is being made possible through the continued support and fundraising efforts of our school community.
As mentioned in March, families are welcome to share any learning preferences or considerations that may support their child’s success in 2026/2027. These should be emailed directly to me, as verbal requests are not tracked.
At Landing Trail School, class placements are carefully developed by considering many factors, including student learning styles, classroom environments, behavioural considerations, developmental readiness, friendships, gender balance, and access to supports. While all information is thoughtfully reviewed, requests cannot be guaranteed, as our primary goal is to build balanced classes that support all learners.
Please note these important upcoming dates:
- June 9 – Third Annual Summer Festival
- June 17 – NIPD Celebration with Gibbons School & Legal Public School
- June 19 – Annual Water Fight with GFD
- June 24 – Music Celebration of Learning
- June 25 – Awards Day
Thank you for your continued partnership in helping make Landing Trail a welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe place for everyone.
With gratitude,
Louise Loh, Principal
Wishing you and your family a wonderful long weekend!
Here are a few updates:
SLA & Intervention Update
Teachers have begun their final round of SLA testing for the 2025-2026 school year for those students who were identified as requiring additional support following the winter SLA results.
Landing Trail was very fortunate to have Emily Shulha working in four of our Grade 1-3 classes as Intervention Teacher over the last 4 weeks. She has now completed her time at our school. We are very thankful to have had her join us and to have benefited from her literacy expertise and passion as she worked with students.
Assembly & Grandfather Teaching Update
It was a fantastic assembly on Tuesday, featuring a performance from students taking the Piano option, followed by a performance from the LT Choir. Grade 4 Leadership students introduced a new Grandfather teaching for May, Truth the Turtle. Students started their final round of PLACE this past week that will run until June 18th.
May Grandfather Teaching
The Turtle represents the teaching of Truth and serves as one of the seven sacred grandfather teachings. The turtle symbolizes wisdom, longevity, and the earth itself (often called Turtle Island), teaching that one must live a slow, intentional life, valuing the journey as much as the destination.
Some ways we can be truthful:
being true to yourself: accepting who you are, and not trying to be someone else
being consistent and reliable: Just as the turtle moves slowly and deliberately to reach its destination, truth is about living a consistent, honest life rather than chasing quick results
speaking with integrity: speaking only what you have lived or experienced, and not spreading rumors or lies
accepting responsibility: acknowledging your role within your family and community and acting with sincerity in all actions.
Logos
A big thank you to the Logos committee for organizing and volunteering your time to put together the BBQ during the LS Open House on May 7th. It was great to see so many families attend!
The Logos parent committee is looking for volunteers for the Grandparents’ Tea on May 28th. Please reach out to logoscommittee@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
The memory verse for the month of May is: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” Joshua 1:9.
At the end of the month, students in Logos classes, Grades 1-4, will have an opportunity to recite the verse for a prize! This is something we have been doing for the last few months to encourage students to keep God’s word close to our hearts, as memorizing scripture can strengthen us spiritually.
Worship Wednesdays
Grades 2-4 Logos students continue to meet on Wednesdays. We are preparing songs for the Grandparents Tea in May and our final chapel in June.
Safety Patrol
Thank you to all of our Safety Patrollers for their continuous efforts! Just a reminder, please arrive no earlier than 8:10 in the mornings for your shift. If you are unable to make your shift please ask another student to cover it for you.
Please be mindful of drop-off and pick-up zones during morning buses for student safety. It is important for students to always use the crosswalk to cross the road.
Thank you for your cooperation with this! It is much appreciated!
Andrea Ameobi
A Simpler Approach to School Supplies for 2026–2027
For the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, we are changing how student school supplies are handled.
Earlier this year, a school supply fee was brought forward to School Council and approved. This means families will no longer need to shop for individual supply lists. Instead, the school will purchase all student supplies directly.
The supply fee will cover your child’s school supplies and a school shirt.
This change is about making things easier and more cost-effective for families. Rather than spending time going store to store and trying to match supply lists, everything your child needs for learning at school will be ready for them on the first day.
Families will not need to label supplies or bring them in on the first day. All supplies will be organized and ready for students when they arrive. This also allows us to use the first day of school to focus on welcoming students, building routines, and getting started with learning, rather than sorting and organizing materials or tracking down specific items.
By purchasing in bulk, we can access better pricing than retail prices. This helps keep overall expenses reasonable while ensuring students have the materials they need, when they need them.
Student supplies that will be provided by the school include:
- pencils
- markers
- duotangs
- binders
- rulers
- scissors
- geometry tools (as required)
- and other items students use regularly for their learning
Families will still need to provide a few personal items:
- backpack
- lunch kit
- indoor shoes
- a change of clothing (as appropriate for grade level)
We are committed to transparency and responsibility regarding this fee. All funds go directly toward student supplies and the school shirt. Any unused funds will be returned to families. At the end of the year, families will also have the option to send any remaining supplies home with their child or donate them to the school.
This approach also ensures that all students have the same supplies throughout the year, so the focus is on learning rather than finding and managing materials.
We know families are busy, and this is one way we can reduce that load while also keeping costs predictable and manageable.
If you have any questions, please reach out, we are happy to help.
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 2026
If you are interested in helping with planning or volunteering, please e-mail: logoscommittee@gmail.com
We are so encouraged by the positive response to our smudging opportunity! With such strong interest from students, we will now be dividing into two groups to accommodate the large numbers. We began on Monday, September 22nd. Students will have the opportunity to participate in optional smudging at the end of the day (around 2:45 pm) on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Smudging is a traditional Indigenous practice that uses the smoke of sacred medicines (such as sage, cedar, sweetgrass, or tobacco) for purification and reflection. Participation is always voluntary: families may choose to have their children participate, observe respectfully, or not take part at all.
This practice supports our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, helping students grow in respect, understanding, and a strong sense of belonging.
Parental permission is required for a child to participate (Click this link to give consent).
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.
