Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

January 20-24 

Please check out the announcements for the week! A note for families that Monday January 20^th is a District based Professional Development Day for teachers and school staff. Classes will not be in session on Monday. 

Students in Mr. McRann’s grade 6 class are featured in this week’s newsletter, as they practice their skills in archery!

Wishing all families and students a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead! Thank you for your continued communication and support.

Announcements for Parents

• If your child is attending downhill skiing at Whitewater ski hill, please let us know if you can volunteer to transport ski equipment to and from the ski hill. Please let Danielle know if you would like more information. Thank you.
• Please send your payment for outdoor activities via think link : https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay
  
  • If you require assistance paying for outdoor activities, please let Danielle know.
• Thanks to all the parents who have completed the volunteer application packages! Please remember that BOTH the CRC and the volunteer application must be completed and turned into the office. Parent Volunteer Information Page
• 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

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 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