Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

June 3 - 7

Hello all Brent Kennedy parents, families and caregivers,

It is hard to believe we are entering into the beautiful month of June! There is so much to celebrate and look forward to.

Congratulations to the BKE grade 4/5 track team who went out to the District Track Meet at Redfish Elementary on Friday afternoon! Their teacher coach reports that they were the most respectful students at the meet. This is the biggest accomplishment of all! Congratulations to all who participated, and to their teacher for the time and effort put into lunchtime track practice, preparing students for the meet.

Also, big shout out to the BKE WILD class for hosting such a phenomenal Spring Carnival on Friday. I would like to acknowledge the teachers for putting so much time and effort into this event and to the students who have been busy preparing for this event. They were all excellent hosts. 

There are many fun activities and outings planned for classrooms this month as well as outdoor learning opportunities. Please contact your child’s homeroom teacher if you have questions about dates and details for year end trips and outings. 

Please see below for announcements for parents and students. 

Announcements for Parents 

• Lost and Found – There are many lost and found items that need to be collected before the end of the year. Please have a look!
• AP 4211 Scent Considerate Environment.pdf (sd8.bc.ca) – Please Review this document on scent considerate environments. 
• Back parking lot à please leave ample space between cement barriers for cars coming in and out of the lot.
• Please keep dogs on a leash and away from playground and bussing areas, as this could raise a safety concern for our families with unfamiliar dogs on the playground and bus pick up areas. Thank you.
• Due to allergies etc. we are a scent free school. Please be mindful of this when applying sunscreens and lotions. 

Announcements for Students 

• Reminder to not throw rocks and pinecones please. This is to keep all the children safe. 
• The forest area is off limits to students before and after school. 
• Students who take the bus after school are to please remain in the front of the school to wait for their bus. Students who remain after departure of the Lizard and Panda busses will be taken to the playground or gym to wait for the late busses. 

Still Out There

• When sending a note to the office with your child, please include as much information as possible.
  • Ex. If your child is taking the bus with another student, include bus name, other child’s full name, reason, etc. 
• Inclusive Education Procedures
  • Parent Information for Special Education Designations and Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities
    • This is a great document that gives parents and staff a more robust understanding of IEPs, designations and funding.
• School Volunteer Package and Information
  • All school Volunteer information and paperwork is now accessible on the school website : Volunteer Application Information
• After School Supervision à We provide supervision for bus students at the front entrance of the school under the covered area. Students who are not waiting for the bus or a ride home are to please leave school property when the bell rings. Our supervision is only for the entrance bussing area.
• Please be sure to call or email the school office to report and absence or late arrival of a student.
• Bussing registration for next year is OPEN. Please register before June 15^th. 

This Week and Coming Up:

June 7 : School Celebration Assembly 

June 10: BKE PAC Meeting @ 5:30 in the library 

June 24 : Grade 6 Graduation @ 1:00 in the gym 

June 25 : Fun Day (afternoon)

June 26: Report Cards posted to parent portal via MyEd. BC

June 26 : Last day of classes (11:30 am Dismissal)

Thank you and have a great week!

Ms. Klassen 

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School