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Principal Update

Sibylla Kiddle School Families,

What song are you currently jamming to? When it comes on, do you turn it up a notch? For me, anything by Coldplay and the volume is going up. Now, have you ever tried to write a song? I haven’t. I wouldn’t even know where to start. Maybe I could string together a few poetic lines or tap out a beat on an app, but a full song would take some real learning and practice.

In many ways, reading is similar. While some things in life are instinctive, like breathing, reading is not. It’s a skill our brains need to be taught, developed, and strengthened over time. As adults, we often forget that because reading now feels automatic.

So what does that mean for supporting your child? Researchers continue to learn more about how the brain develops as it learns to read. The more we understand about that process, the better equipped we are, both at school and at home, to support our young readers.

Next week, we’re excited to welcome Sara Peden, psychologist and literacy expert, to our school to work with parents on practical ways to support reading development. Whether your child is just beginning to read, or finding reading more challenging, this session will offer valuable insight and strategies.

More details can be found in the news excerpt below. We look forward to seeing many of you that evening.

Brad Emery
Principal

Literacy Night (for parents)

Our School Council is excited to host a guest speaker on April 29 at 6:00 PM. Sara Peden will be joining us to share insights into how children learn to read, why reading development matters, and practical ways you can support your child at home. This presentation is specifically geared to parents with students in K-3 or to those parents who have older children who may find reading to be challenging. We hope you’ll join us on April 29 to gain new insights and practical strategies to support your child’s reading journey.

Fundraising Society – Treasurer needed

The Fundraising Society is looking for a Treasurer. This is a critical position in the Fundraising Society as it cannot operate without a Treasurer. We do not need an accountant. If you like numbers and you can navigate a very simple spreadsheet, you meet the qualifications. If you are interested or if you have questions, please email sibyllakiddle@cbe.ab.ca.

Scooter Rack – NEW

Thank you to the Sibylla Kiddle Fundraising Society for the new scooter rack on the southwest side of our building. As our school grows, scooter storage was becoming a premium. The new rack allows for 20 more scooters to be locked up and is intended to be more child-friendly than the previous towers we have near the front entrance.