Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

May 11-15 2026

Wishing all of the mom's out there, a very happy Mother's Day! 

Congratulations to the BKE Grade 5/6 basketball team for their win against Winlaw School on Friday! Thank you to the PAC for providing popcorn for the game!

Friday May 15 is the Annual SD8 Youth Pow Wow, held at the Creston Rec Center. All families are invited to attend and student absences will be excused. 

Announcements for Families: 

Mural Project – Summer 2026

Two school murals have been approved for installation during the summer months (July/August 2026). The murals have been designed by a local artist and parent of Brent Kennedy. 

• The first mural will depict an artistic representation of the “BK PATH”, which has been a school culture focus for us this year. As, you may have read in previous newsletters or heard from your child, the BK PATH stands for : Peacefulness, Accountability, Thoughtfulness and Humility. This mural will also include a student participation component to be completed in September 2026.
• The second mural will be a colorful representative of Brent Kennedy, which will include local wildlife. 

The artist will be delivering a presentation to all students at the May Celebration assembly in advance of the mural installation over the summer. 

Student Absences 

• Please notify the front office if you child is going to be late to school or pickup up early: clerical.bke@sd8.bc.ca

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!

School Dress

A friendly reminder for students to attend school in appropriate dress that is not obscene and does not promote alcohol or drugs. Thank you!

Announcements for Students:

• May 28 and 29 : Grade 6 Art/Mural Workshop @ lunch recess in the library 

• Grade 5/6 Basketball Team Practice Tuesday and Thursday at long recess
• Intermediate Hockey on Monday and Wednesday’s at recess
• Grade 2,3,4 Soccer on Friday’s at recess

Still Out There: 

School Dress 

A friendly reminder for students to attend school in appropriate dress that is not obscene and does not promote alcohol or drugs. Thank you!

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION 

To help us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students and staff, we ask that all visitors please follow these procedures when coming into the school:

• Please enter through the main doors of the school.
• Sign in at the office each time you arrive.
• Pick up a visitor pass from the office when you sign in and mark the pass number on the sign in sheet. Please wait at the office for school staff to assist you.
• Wear the visitor pass on the provided lanyard for the duration of your visit in the school.

When leaving the school, please sign out at the office and return the visitor lanyard. Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE : If there is no coverage at the front office, you may find that the outside door is locked for visitors. Please use the radio outside of the main door if you need assistance and someone will come to assist you. 

Fees and Payment 

• For fee payment (ex. Swimming lessons), please pay ONLINE where possible. Here is the link to make payment online via our Brent Kennedy School website : https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay

This Week and Coming Up : 

May 15 : BKE vs Winlaw Basketball Game @ Winlaw 8:35 am -11:00 am.

May 15 : SD8 POW WOW at the Creston Rec Center. 

May 20 : Grade 6 Orientation @ MSSS

May 20 : Welcome to Kindergarten GROUP A

May 21 : May Celebration Assembly and Mural Presentation 

May 25 : School Based ProD Day – Classes not in session 

May 27 : Welcome to Kindergarten GROUP B

May 28 and 29 : Grade 6 Art/Mural Workshop @ lunch recess

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School