Primary 5
September 2025
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! We’re thrilled to begin a year full of fun, learning, and new adventures together.
Our first theme was “All About Me.”
The children explored how to care for their bodies and talked about their favorite foods, colors, books, and hobbies—along with things they like and dislike. They also learned about their families and the special people who care for them, helping them build a strong sense of self and connection to others.
For Friday Sharing, each child brought a family photo to show and created a drawing of their own family, including everyone who is important to them.
In Practical Life, we practiced skills such as pouring, grasping, spooning, folding, rolling, cutting, and working with water.
In Language, we sang alphabet songs, traced the letters A, B, and C, and practiced tracing our own names. We also read The Kissing Hand, a book that empowers children to decide when and how they want to show affection, encouraging healthy boundaries, new habits, family traditions, and adaptability.
In Math, we focused on number recognition, counting, tracing numbers, exploring shapes, and comparing object sizes through circle time, play, and problem-solving activities.
For Art, the children created self-portraits, life-size body tracings, colorful paintings, and handprints.
Reminders:
- Please keep an extra set of clothes in your child’s cubby.
- Label water bottles and lunchboxes.
- Apply sunscreen each morning.
Thank you for your support, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Summer 2025
We had an amazing and fun-filled summer with a variety of exciting activities! Our summer kicked off with a celebration of the 4th of July, where we learned about the USA and created festive flag art, handprints, and more.
One of our favorite themes was exploring the planets. We learned about Uranus, Neptune, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and discovered that Earth is the only planet we know of that supports life.
We also explored ocean life! The children enjoyed water play activities with ocean animals, practicing pouring and developing fine motor skills. We created our own ocean animals, including fish and octopuses, and read many books about sea creatures and life under the sea.
Another exciting theme was community helpers. We talked about the important roles of nurses, doctors, teachers, firefighters, and other members of our community. Through books, art, and various activities, we learned how each of these helpers contributes to our daily lives.
Our summer exploration continued with bugs and insects. We learned about the three main body parts of insects—the head, thorax, and abdomen—along with their six legs and antennas. We were introduced to common insects like butterflies, ants, and ladybugs, and explored their fascinating world through hands-on activities.
Overall, our summer was packed with learning, creativity, and fun! The children loved exploring each theme and discovering something new every day.
Curriculum for October:
Geography/History: North America
Botany: Roots
Zoology: Animal Classification
Sciences: Introduction to Seasons
Literature Program: "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt" by Steve Metzger
Enrichments:
- Art
- Computers
- Cooking
- Music
- Gardening
Reminders:
- Please check your child's bin to ensure they have weather appropriate clothes and they are the correct size- please label all your items
- Check in with the teacher to see that everything on file is up-to-date
Upcoming Dates:
Picture Day
September 10, 2025
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Harvest Carnival
October 24, 2025
School Closes at 3pm
Costume Party/Parade
October 31, 2025
9:30am - 10:30am
Veteran's Day
November 11, 2025
School Closed
Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 18 & 19, 2025
School closes at 3pm
Harvest Feast
November 26, 2025
11:00am - 12:00pm
Winter Holiday Recital and Celebration
December 8 - 12, 2025
3:00pm – 4:30pm
School Spirit Week
December 8 - 12, 2025