Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

October 26-30 2026

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the XC Run this week! We were blessed with a warm and sunny day to cheer on our Brent Kennedy runners! Thank you to St Joseph School for organizing the event this year and a big shout out to all the schools who participated.

Wishing all of our families a great week ahead!

Announcements for Families: 

Halloween (October 30)

• Please note the attached expectations letter

• Costume parade @ 9:30 followed by dance in the gym.

   

Announcements for Students:

• Grade 5/6 Leadership Club : Meeting on Thursday at long recess

• Quiet recess activities in the AbEd Room on Tuesday and Wednesday (short and long recess). All are welcome. 

• Volleyball Practice : Tuesday and Thursday at long recess. 

• Primary Soccer : Friday at long recess

Still Out There: 

Winter/Spring Activities 

 Payment can be made online https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay OR at the school office (cash or cheque)

Please see attached newsletter and fee sheet. Thank you!

Peanut Free

Reminder for families to please refrain from sending peanuts or peanut products to school. 

Visitor Information Reminders

In an effort to keep our school secure and consistent with visitor protocols : when visiting the school, please enter through the main doors and check in at the office. If you are staying, please sign in and take a visitor pass. If you are dropping off or delivering a student message, please wait at the office and Elaine will deliver the message or item to the classroom. Thank you!

BRENT KENNEDY SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT 

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. 

Contacting the office : Please be as detailed as possible with notes, emails and office phone calls and include: 

• Students First and Last name
  
  • Homeroom teacher
  • Name of bus route (if applicable) 
  • Any other details pertaining to your question or request. 
  • If you have arranged an alternate pickup arrangement for the day, please let your child’s teacher know. 

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.

• Please communicate alternate or early pickups with the main office @ clerical.bke@sd8.bc.ca

Please note that students are not permitted to bring anything on the bus to school that cannot fit into their regular school backpack. 

              Items not permitted onto the bus include: 

• Skateboards

  • Scooters

  • Sleds / other snow toys

  • Remote control cars 

  • Hockey sticks

  • Balls (Basketballs, Soccer balls from home etc.) 

  • Sticks

  • Rocks

This Week and Coming Up : 

October 26 : Celebration Assembly 

October 28 : Photo Retakes

October 30 : Halloween Costume Parade and dance @ 9:30

November 10 : Remembrance Day Assembly @ 9:30 

November 11 : Remembrance Day – Classes not in session 

Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School