Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

January 13 – 17 2025

We are back into the swing of things here, as students settle into their regular classroom and school routines.  There are lots of upcoming winter fun with skating and skiing activities for all classes. The kindergarten class and multi age class kicked off the winter activities this past week with skating at the NDCC, which was an amazing outing enjoyed by all who participated! 

See below for a recap and reminder of upcoming winter activities. 

It is a joy to see how far our students as a whole have progressed up to this point in the school year, in all aspects of their learning! With each child being an individual learner who is on their own unique path to success, we will continue to focus on key academic, social and emotional goals. We look forward to continued learning and growth for all into the 2025 New Year! 

Please continue communicating with your child’s teacher, the school office or myself as needed. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to the growth and development of your children at school!

Announcements for Parents

• Upcoming winter activities – Communication has gone home via forms and email. Thank you for returning the permission forms and fees!

Primary XC Ski Dates

Kindergarten

Jan 17 @ 8:35 – 11:35

Jan 24 @ 8:35 – 11:35

K/1 and 3/4 

Jan 17 : 11:30 –2:35

Jan 27 : 11:30 –2:35

1/2 and multi age

Feb 3 : 11:30 –2:35

Feb 10 : 11:30 –2:35

Primary Skating Dates

K/1 and 1/3

January 15: 9:30 – 11:30

3 /4 and Multi Age

January 22: 9:30 – 11:30

3 /4 and 1/2

January 29 : 9:30 – 11:30

Intermediate Downhill Skiing

February 11, 18, 25 and March 4.  

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: 

• 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:

January 13 : PAC Meeting @ 5:30 in the library 

January 16 : District PAC meeting (virtual)

January 16 : January Celebration Assembly 

January 20 : District ProD Day – Classes not in session 

January 21 : Grade 4 MDI Survey 

January 27 : West Coast Seeds fundraiser begins

February 7 : Bingo and silent auction night (donations currently being accepted for the auction!)

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School