Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

November 18 - 22 2024

A theme at this months celebration assembly was honesty. Students were acknowledged for the good work that they are doing in the areas of ownership and honesty. Equipping our students with the skills and tools that they need to overcome challenges and take ownership for their learning and behaviors, is an important part of their education and development. It allows students to develop greater levels of resiliency and increases their problem solving abilities. 

One of my greatest joys as a Principal, is to help students work through challenging situations, and utilize them as an opportunity for great learning and growth. I stress to all our students the importance of honesty and integrity in their dealings with others at school. This not only benefits individuals but helps to create an overall school culture and climate of connectedness, respect and community. It is so special to see our students coming together to help each other make good choices and take ownership for their actions. And with that, it is important that students feel celebrated and acknowledged for the progress that they make, no matter how big or how small! 

There are only a few announcements this week! 

Announcements for Parents

• Please note the parent volunteer information listed below. All parents who volunteer in the school 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.

Announcements for Students

•  Lunchtime Activities: 

  • Volleyball Gr 5/6 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  • Soccer Gr 1-4 – Friday 

• Please do not throw sticks, rocks or pinecones.

• Reminder that the forts in the forest belong to everyone! All students are allowed into any fort they please. 

• When in the forest for recess, please remain in the RED DOT boundaries. 

• Please get a GOLDEN TICKET from your teacher if you need to visit the office area for any reason. Students without Golden Ticket will be sent back to class. 

• Remember to get your bus pass before the end of the day! 

Still Out There: 

• 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. 
• Please keep up the great work with parent communication to the school regarding absences and after school plans. Thank you!
• Please remind your child to please get their bus note before 2:00 pm, if they require one.

• If you can, please label your child’s jackets and sweaters (even initials would be helpful!). This allows us to return left behind clothing to the right person. 

• Please take a look at the lost and found the next time you are in the school to see if anything belongs to your family. 

• 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. 
• Reminder to parents to please pack a healthy lunch and snack for your child as well as a water bottle. 
• 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:

November 18 : PAC Meeting in the school Library @ 5:30 pm

December 6 : Term 1 Learning Updates published to the parent portal via MyEd BC. 

December 19 : Christmas Concert – Invitation Coming!

December 23 : School Closed for Christmas Holidays

January 6 : School Reopens

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School