Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

February 24 – 28 2025

It’s hard to believe we are entering into the final week of February! Spring will soon be upon us. 

Our school wide winter activities will be wrapping up over the next 3 weeks, with the  intermediates attending Whitewater ski hill for 3 more sessions.

As you can see from the image above, our kindergarten class is taking full advantage of whatever wet snow still remains, to make snow art using homemade dyes and molds. This photo doesn’t capture the real beauty of their colorful and creative snow art master pieces! 

Our School Messenger system will officially roll out on February 26^th. We are looking forward to seeing how the process plays out for both families and for the school. Information on school messenger was sent to all families in an email on February 19, with information about the system and how to download and use the app. 

Wishing you all a happy and peaceful weekend! 

Announcements for Parents

• Staffing Updates:
  
  • Ms. Long has taken over the kindergarten position for the interim.
  • Diane will be filling in as clerical until March 7.

• All parents are invited to participate in the Student Learning Survey for parents. Grade 4 students will be invited to participate at school. Parents, please click this link to participate, if you’d like : https://www.awinfosys.com/SurveyFull1/central/main/access.asp

   

Announcements for Students

• Beading club every Wednesday at lunch recess with Ms. Camryn in the portable. All are welcome to come for beading lessons and creative projects!

• Remember to get your bus pass before the end of the day! 

   

Still Out There: 

• The cancelled ski day at Whitewater will be rescheduled for March 11 2025.
• Visitor Sign In Sheet: There is a visitor sign in sheet at the main office. Please be sure to use the sign in sheet to check in and check out when visiting the school and indicate the purpose of your visit. This is to ensure that we know who is in the school at all times, in case of emergency or evacuation. Thank you!!
• Kindergarten Registration is now open! New students can submit their registration documents to the office : Registration and Transfer
• The deadline for student transfer is March 31 2025. Please find the NEW registration and transfer forms here on the district website : Registration and Transfer
• Please note the parent volunteer information listed below. All parents who volunteer in the school or classroom are required to please complete the application process annually. Completed applications and Criminal Record Checks (CRC) are kept in the office. Teachers are notified when a parent in their class completes the required application and CRC for volunteering. Please let us know if you have any questions or need assistance with this process.
• 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.
• When you contact the School office via phone or email, or send a note with your child, please be as detailed as possible and include:
  
  • Students First and Last name
  • Homeroom teacher
  • Name of bus route (if applicable)
  • Any other details pertaining to your question or request. THANK YOU!
  • If you have arranged an alternate pickup arrangement for the day, please let your child’s teacher know.
• Please remind your child to keep their cell phone or other device either at home or zipped up in their backpack for the duration of the school day. Please see the bottom of page 2/ top of page 3 of the Brent Kennedy Elementary School Code of Conduct for more information on cell phones at school. 

This Week and Coming Up:

February 25 : Intermediate Ski Day 

February 26 : PINK Shirt Day 

March 3 : Student Learning Survey (Grade 4 only)

March 4 : Intermediate Ski Day

March 11 : Intermediate Ski Day 

March 14 : Term 2 Report Cards published to MyEd BC parent portal

March 17 – March 31 – Spring Break 

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School