Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

October 12-16 2026

Wishing all of our Brent Kennedy families a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great long weekend!

Announcements for Families: 

Seeking Book Fair Volunteers – October 9

If you are interested in volunteering to help with our school Book Fair, please contact our teacher librarian Catherine Spencer : catherine.spencer@sd8.bc.ca

Peanut Free

Reminder for families to please refrain from sending peanuts or peanut products to school. 

Early Dismissal Days and Parent Conferences

Early Dismissal days are on October 14 and 15 at 1:35 pm. Classroom teachers will be contacting families with details about their parent conferences / open house on those afternoons. 

Book Fair 

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held October 13, 14, 15 and 16. Students will make their Wishlists in class on the 13 and 14. The book fair will be open to families on the 14 and 15 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase book fair items with their class on October 16. 

Visitor Information Reminders

In an effort to keep our school secure and consistent with visitor protocols : when visiting the school, please enter through the main doors and check in at the office. If you are staying, please sign in and take a visitor pass. If you are dropping off or delivering a student message, please wait at the office and Elaine will deliver the message or item to the classroom. Thank you!

Announcements for Students:

• Quiet recess activities in the AbEd Room on Tuesday and Wednesday (short and long recess). All are welcome. 

   

• Grade 5/6 Volleyball : Tuesday and Thursday at long recess. 

   

• Primary Soccer : Friday at long recess

   

Still Out There: 

Student Fees - $45 / student

• Payment can be made online @ https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay OR via cash / cheque to your child's teacher. 
  
  • The $45 student fee covers the cost of consumable supplies. Parents do not need to purchase their own school supplies. 

BRENT KENNEDY SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT 

Parent Volunteer Information : Parent Volunteer Information Page

• AP 2303 : Volunteers
  
  • If you are attending class trips or are a parent volunteer in another capacity within the school, please complete the requirements found on the website and turn forms into the school office. Thank you! (Forms must be completed in full, to have the application accepted).
  • All Parent Volunteer Packages and Criminal Record Checks (CRC) must be completed ANNUALLY.
  • If you volunteer at two schools, only one Application and CRC needs to be completed for both. 

Contacting the office : Please be as detailed as possible with notes, emails and office phone calls and include: 

• Students First and Last name
  
  • Homeroom teacher
  • Name of bus route (if applicable) 
  • Any other details pertaining to your question or request. 
  • If you have arranged an alternate pickup arrangement for the day, please let your child’s teacher know. 

After School Plans 

• Please make after school plans with your child prior to them leaving for school so that they know where they are going at dismissal.  This may include play dates, extracurricular activities and alternative pick up arrangements.

• Avoiding last minute changes after the start of the school day ensures student safety by avoiding the risk of confusion, missed communication, and unsafe situations. 

Thanks for your team work on this.

• Please communicate alternate or early pickups with the main office @ clerical.bke@sd8.bc.ca

This Week and Coming Up : 

October 12 : Thanksgiving Holiday 

October 14 and 15 : Early Dismissal @ 1:35 pm. 

October 14, 15, 16 : Book Fair 

October 15 : Celebration Assembly 

October 22: XC Run at Lakeside Park 

October 23 : Provincial ProD Day – Classes not in session 

October 30 : Halloween Costume Parade and dance 

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School