Learning on the Move as We Begin Semester 2
Semester 2 Begins
Welcome back to the beginning of Semester 2! We are excited to start this next chapter of learning together as we continue building on the growth, curiosity, and confidence students developed in the first semester. As we move forward, there’s extra excitement in the air as we get closer to the 100th day of school and Lunar New Year.
Kindergarten Playground Exhibition:
Our Kindergarten students recently shared their learning during a Playground Exhibition focused on force and motion. Through hands-on exploration, students applied basic engineering skills as they designed and tested ideas, while also integrating writing and revisiting their understanding of 3D shapes. This exhibition highlighted how learning connects across subjects and how students can explain their thinking, reflect on their process, and proudly share what they know. It was a joyful celebration of curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning in action.
A Note from the Nurse
Flu season is here, so we want to inform all our parents with the following information:
Symptoms to Watch For:
Fever or feeling feverish/chills (not everyone with flu will have a fever)
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue (tiredness)
Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)
Top Ways to Prevent the Flu:
The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get a flu vaccine every year
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home when you are sick
To avoid spreading the disease, people with flu should remain at home until symptom-free for 48 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Practice good hygiene and healthy habits.
Thank you for your attention, your health is always our top priority!
Parent Tip of the Week
In Positive Discipline, encouragement is one of the kindest tools we can offer children. Encouragement helps children feel capable and valued, especially when things feel hard.
This week, try practicing kindness by noticing and describing your child’s effort, rather than focusing only on results. Instead of saying “Good job,” you might try:
“You kept trying, even when that was tricky.”
“I noticed how patient you were while waiting.”
“You figured out a way to solve that problem.”
These kinds of words help children build confidence and internal motivation. They learn to see themselves as capable, not just as someone who is trying to please adults.
Encouragement is especially helpful during challenging moments. When children feel discouraged, a kind, encouraging response can help them calm down and re-engage:
“This is hard, and you’re still learning.”
“I’m here with you. Let’s try again.”
Kindness through encouragement doesn’t mean avoiding limits. It means supporting children while they practice new skills. Over time, these small moments of encouragement help children grow resilience, responsibility, and kindness toward themselves and others.
