French Immersion Kindergarten and Grade 1 Information Night Thursday, January 15, 2026 between 5:30 - 6:15pm.

Are you considering French Immersion in the CBE for 2026-2027 for your child?

Don’t speak French? No problem! Come and learn how French Immersion works and discover if it’s the right fit for your child. 

What to Expect 

• Meet with school administration and teachers 
• Explore the school 

This event will feature a self-guided tour of the school 
Families will move through the tour at their own pace, and there will be an opportunity to meet staff in the gym at the end of your tour to ask questions. 
🎧 Headphones are recommended to help you follow the tour through the school.

Important Information Covered on our Website 

• General Information: benefits of early second-language learning, including cognitive, academic, and social advantages/ School hours/ Bussing 
• School readiness 

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Highlights

Students can begin French immersion in either Kindergarten or Grade 1. Second language learning has multiple benefits for students such as increased intercultural competencies, as well as positive cognitive, academic, personal and societal impacts. Please see more information related to the benefits of Early French Immersion our school website.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students have opportunities to:

• listen, speak, write and read in French

• engage in French cultural experiences

• explore and experiment with their environment

• learn to cooperate and interact positively with others

• develop decision making skills

• familiarize themselves with the daily routines and expectations of their learning environment

• develop their knowledge and skills in French Language Arts and Literature, Science,

Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education and Wellness, Art and Music

Language Requirement

There is no requirement for students to have prior exposure to French to begin in Kindergarten or in September of their Grade One year. Parents are not expected to have any experience with French.

Staggered Entry 2025/2026

We wanted to share with you the entry information for your incoming Kindergarten students. Below, you’ll see the times and dates for when your child is to be here at school for a staggered entry process. During that time, your child will be in class with teachers getting to see the classrooms and having some playtime together. 

While students are in with the Kindergarten teaching team, parents are invited to join us in the library for a Welcome to Kindergarten, orientation session.  You’ll have a chance to meet the Administration team, members of our School Council, our front office staff and learn all about what school at Sam Livingston looks like for both you and your child. 

Please note that yellow school bus service is not available on these days. The first two days of school will be staggered entry days where your child will attend for a 75-minute block.  This allows our teachers to get to know the students and create optimal class lists; should we need to make adjustments, we will contact you.  

Students with Surnames A - L: 

Please see below for when your child is expected to attend. 

Students with Surnames M - Z: 

First regular day of classes, both AM and PM is Thursday, September 4, 2025.  

Yellow school bus service is available starting Thursday, September 4, 2025. 

AM Hours: 8-10:50 am 

PM Hours: 11:40-2:30 pm  

Friday, September 5^th is an AM Kindergarten day. 

Only AM Kindergarten students to attend. 

Hours for Current Year 2025/26

Kindergarten classes are half days Monday through Thursday with designated Fridays for AM or PM.

AM Hours: 8-10:50 am 

PM Hours: 11:40-2:30 pm 

All Fridays that your child will attend are from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.

For more details on our hours and calendar, please view our Contact Us page, and follow our online Calendar.

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