Brent Kennedy Elementary School

Parent and Family Weekly Update 

September 22-26 2025

On September 19th, staff engaged in the annual Planning Day, focused on student growth and achievement in the areas of literacy, numeracy and social/emotional learning.  We worked on identifying the vision and values that we most want to see in our students. We also analyzed 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. 

The Brent Kennedy School Learning Plan is widely accessible on the school and district websites. 

Please see announcements below to ensure you are up to date on all the latest news and information for parents and families. Don't forget to check out the Brent Kennedy Merch store! Link is below. 

Thank you to all our families for your continued support of the students and our school!

Announcements for Parents:

• SCHOOL FEES: The student fee amount is $45. If you have already paid $40, we kindly ask that you submit the remaining $5 either through the online payment link below or by bringing cash to the school office. Thank you.

https://bkes.sd8.bc.ca/pay

• Student form packages and student verification forms have been sent home. Please sign and return the forms to your child’s classroom teacher and ensure that all information on the student verification form is correct. Thank you to those who have completed all forms! 

• Brent Kennedy’s Merch Store is Open for Business! If you missed out last time, be sure to check out the Brent Kennedy online store to purchase your BKE gear for the new school year! CLICK HERE

There is an option at check out to add a donation to purchase clothing for a student who may not be able to do so. Online ordering is open September 8 – October 10. 

All orders will be delivered to the school and distributed to students. Thanks for supporting Brent Kennedy! 

• Book Fair October 16^th and 17^th! Please reach out to Crystal Robinson, our teacher librarian, if you would like to volunteer at the book fair! Crystal.robinson@sd8.bc.ca 

• 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. 

     

• Visitor Sign In Sheet: There is a visitor sign in sheet at the main office. Please be sure to use the sign in sheet to check in and check out when visiting the school and indicate the purpose of your visit. This is to ensure that we know who is in the school at all times, in case of emergency or evacuation. Thank you!!

   

Announcements for Students:

Grade 2,3,4 Soccer on Friday’s 

Still Out There: 

• The SD8 Student Accident Insurance webpage for families can be found here. To find this, go to the Students and Families page on the SD8 website.

• Reaching the Principal: For urgent or time sensitive matters, please call the school office to arrange a phone call or appointment. Due to the high volume of emails received each day, email is welcome for non-urgent matters, and I will aim to reply within 3 business days. 

• 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. 

This Week and Coming Up : 

September 18 : Terry Fox Run in the afternoon 

September 22 : Strong Start begins 

September 25 : Orange Shirt Day Assembly @ 8:45

September 29 : Orange Shirt Day in schools

September 30 : National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Classes not in session   

October 10 : Celebration Assembly 

 Ms. Klassen

Principal

Brent Kennedy Elementary School