Aldergrove News, March 27, 2026

Message from Admin 

Dear Aldergrove Families,

This week at Aldergrove was a busy and exciting one as we settled back into routines after the break! The weather is becoming sunnier and slightly warmer, and with Spring officially here, we are all looking forward to brighter days as April approaches.

Students and staff enjoyed the Scholars vs. Teachers basketball game, where fun was had by all—though let’s just say one side definitely got “schooled” on the court! 😄

Our volleyball clubs and badminton teams continue to serve up success and smash their way through the season as participation and enthusiasm remain high.

On Friday, we proudly participated in the Big Crunch event as a whole school. Students and staff crunched on fruits and vegetables together to promote healthy eating habits—both at school and as a lifelong choice.

As the weather begins to change, please be mindful of how students are dressing for school. Layers remain important, as they can be removed if students become warm throughout the day. Appropriate footwear, including indoor shoes, is also encouraged, as outdoor shoes and boots can become wet or dirty.

Theme of the Week

Spring into Healthy Habits

Quote of the Week

“To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.”
— Gene Tunney
 

Warm regards,

Mr. Louca                         Mr. Pamayah

Principal                           Vice Principal

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration

Bright Beginnings, Endless Possibilities

Kindergarten Registration Opens January 16, 2026

Is your child turning 4 or 5 in 2026? Or do you know someone who is? 

Mark your calendars and follow these simple steps. 

1. Find your home school. 

Use our school finder to find your home school - the school in your neighbourhood. 

2 .Register for Kindergarten. 

You can register online, in person, or by phone or email.

Visit www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten to access the online registration portal or download the registration form. Once you have completed your application, the school will contact you to make an appointment to review and verify the required documents. 

3. Register early for Before and After Care 

All schools offer before and after-care programs. Check your school’s website or our before and after care directory for details. Contact providers early to secure your spot. 

4. Explore and Prepare for Kindergarten

Kindergarten is where big dreams start small. Learn how Kindergarten helps children develop the academic and social skills they need to thrive in Grade 1 and beyond. Our skilled and caring teams of certified teachers and early childhood educators work together to support every child in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Ready to Begin?

Start your journey at www.yrdsb.ca/kindergarten.  

Literacy at Home

morphology—the study of the "building blocks" of words (roots, prefixes, and suffixes). When children understand that un- means "not" and -able means "can be done," the word unbreakable isn't just a string of letters; it’s a puzzle they already know how to solve. Once they know these small pieces, they can "click" them together or pull them apart to understand new words they find. This will help with spelling, vocabulary, and deeper reading comprehension. 

Here are some quick ways you can play with word parts at home.

1. Write compound words (sunflower, bathtub) on index cards. Have your child cut them into two separate words and discuss how the meaning changes.
2. Use magnetic letters on the fridge to swap suffixes. Change play to playing, played, and player and discuss how the word changes.  Have them use the word in a sentence.
3. Spot the Pattern: When your child gets stuck on a word while reading, ask: "Do you see a part of this word that you already know?"
4. Give them a prefix like re- (again) or pre- (before). See who can find the most examples on cereal boxes, mail, magazines, books, or signs during a car ride.
5. Look at a cereal box or a book. Find a long word and break it apart: See the pieces: re + mark + able. Use those pieces to make something new. Take "re" and add it to "play" to make "replay." Use the new word in a sentence: "I want to replay my favorite song!"
6. Choose a root like spec (to see) or struct (to build). Draw a tree and see how many "branches" (words) you can grow from it (e.g., spectacle, inspect, structure, destruction).
7. Talk about how words are related. If they know what a cyclist is, ask if they can guess what a unicycle or tricycle might be.