Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

May 25-29 2026

Thanks to Matty Kakes, for presenting to our school at the May Celebration assembly this week! Matty is the artist who will be painting the two school murals on our building over the summer months. Matty taught our students all about mural art, it’s purpose and what will make our Brent Kennedy school murals special and unique. You can read more about the school mural project below. Previews of the mural art are featured in this weeks newsletter!

Monday May 25 is a school based ProD day for staff and classes will not be in session. During this ProD day, staff will engage in a variety of culminating learning activities including a continuation to the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) work that we have been implementing this year. 

Announcements for Families: 

Plans for next year 

As we are in the process of planning for September 2026, please let us know if your child will be transferring to another school or not returning in the fall. 

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. 

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!

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!

This Week and Coming Up : 

May 18 : Victoria Day Holiday – Classes not in Session 

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

May 29 : Grade 4/5 Track Meet @ Redfish Elementary School 

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School