Principal's Weekly Update! September 16-20 2024
Brent Kennedy Elementary School
Parent and Family Weekly Update
September 16-20 2024
The sunshine and mostly clear skies have been a real blessing to us this week! The great, end of summer weather has allowed the children to take full advantage of the outdoor areas at the school and engage with their peers in play. Students have sharpened their pencils and are getting right to business in classrooms this week with a variety of learning activities from Math and Science to Art and English!
The week of September 16th is a short week for students.
Teachers and staff will be engaging in the annual School Planning Day on September 20th. Planning Day is focused on looking at student growth and achievement in the areas of literacy, numeracy and social/emotional learning. We look at various sources of data to help guide our discussion around what is working for our students as shown in the data, and how we can improve to better support all learners. Planning day allows us to focus on strategies that we as a school team can use to best support students to prosper and achieve success at school.
Teachers have all sent their welcome letters home to families. Thank you to parents for your continued support and communication! There are some new and some repeat announcements from last week, so please give those a read.
Announcements for Parents
- Parent Volunteer Information : Parent Volunteer Information Page
- If you are attending class trips or are a parent volunteer in another capacity, please complete the requirements found on the website and turn forms into the school office. Thank you!
- If you have completed a Criminal Record Check and applicable volunteer forms within the past 5 years, we should have those on file. Please check at the office.
- If you are attending class trips or are a parent volunteer in another capacity, please complete the requirements found on the website and turn forms into the school office. Thank you!
- Reminder to parents to please pack a healthy lunch and snack for your child as well as a water bottle.
- Student fees are $40 per student and can be paid online at: https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay or in person at the office. Online is preferred.
- Student forms went home with students last week and are due back to their teacher by: September 19 2024.
- Student Accident Optional Insurance coverage
- Did you know . . .As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for expenses for student injuries that happen on school grounds or during school activities?
- Check out the district webpage for more information : https://www.sd8.bc.ca/node/50360
- Did you know . . .As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for expenses for student injuries that happen on school grounds or during school activities?
- 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)
- Another 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.
- Students First and Last name
- 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.
Announcements for Students
- Students are to remain outside at the beginning of the day until the bell rings. Playground areas and front of the school is open for students before the morning bell.
- Line up at your classroom door and your teacher will bring you inside the school, to change shoes, hang backpack etc.
- 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!
- ASSAI Students – Please meet in Ms. Long’s classroom at 2:35 dismissal.
- Review the Student Code of Conduct with your parents! Brent Kennedy Student Code of Conduct
- As a student of Brent Kennedy Elementary School, always remember to be kind, helpful and respectful to others, to your school environment and to yourself!
This Week and Coming Up:
September 20 : School Planning Day – CLASSES NOT IN SESSION for students
TBD : Terry Fox Run!
September 27: Orange Shirt Day Assembly
September 30: Holiday (School closed)
October 3 : Strong Start begins
October 9: School PICTURE DAY!
Ms. Klassen
Principal
Brent Kennedy Elementary School
