Kent Elementary School

Your teachers at Kent Elementary School are excited to offer the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2026-2027 school year. This process will save you both time and money. Order early, and you will be entered in one or more contests!
Parents go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/
Then please click on the following:
- Parents Shop Here
- Purchase School Supply Kits
- Select Province, then City, then School
- Click Here to Purchase
- Lastly, click on your child’s grade

Just a reminder that if you are ordering hot lunch that tomorrow Friday May 15th is the deadline to get your order in for
May 22 - Chicken strips w/ veggies (Lori’s catering)
***All ordering must be done online unless arrangements have been made with PAC. ***
https://munchalunch.com/login
— Ordering closes the week before the hot lunch date and all payments must be submitted in order to receive the lunch.
If you have any problems, please contact PAC at [email protected]
Thank you for supporting our school through the Hot Lunch program—we can’t wait to serve up some delicious meals and treats for the kids!
Kent Elementary PAC
Please note: We only receive the orders that payment has been received for, we unfortunately won’t have any extras.
Please join the Kent Elementary PAC page on Facebook for updates and requests for volunteers on Hot Lunch days***

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Just a friendly reminder that this Friday May 15th is a pro-D day so there is no school and Monday May 18th is a holiday. Hope everyone has a great long weekend.

Weekly Update
Dear Kent Families,
It has been another wonderful and busy week here at Kent, filled with creativity, outdoor learning, and excitement for what’s ahead!
Swimming Lessons Begin Next Week
We are excited to begin our swimming program next week. Mr. King’s Grade 6 class, Ms. Ganecheva’s Grade 5/6 class, and Ms. Mifflin and Mr. Brydon’s class will all be heading to the pool. Please ensure students come prepared with everything they need on their scheduled days.
Primary Choices – Creativity in Action
Our Primary Choices program ran this week and will continue into next week. Students have been enjoying a wide range of hands-on activities including candle making, painting peg people, and exploring various forms of art. It has been fantastic to see their creativity and enthusiasm!
A Buzzing Visit
We were lucky to welcome some very special visitors this week — bees! Please take a moment to look at the attached photo. The bees will be returning next week to work with multiple classes, providing another engaging learning experience.
Outdoor Play & Safety Reminders
To ensure student safety, we had to fill in several large holes on the playground. Moving forward, students may:
• Dig only in designated areas:
o The intermediate backstop behind the portable
o Near the garden
o Along the bushes in the primary area
• Dig holes no deeper than the length of their hands
We also ask that students do not dig on the hill — we’d like to keep our hill intact for everyone to enjoy!
Garden Care
We are noticing some damage to our garden due to logs being moved. To help protect our plants:
• Please do not move logs in the garden areas
• Students may only move the logs located under the cherry trees
Thank you for helping us take care of this important learning space.
Kindness at Kent
This week’s kindness prize winners received slinkies, snap bracelets, and even backpacks! Thanks to the generosity we’ve received over the years, we have additional backpacks available. If your child needs one, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we are happy to help.
PAC Meeting – You’re Invited
Our next PAC meeting will take place:
• Wednesday at 6:00 PM
• Kent Library
All parents are welcome! We offer childcare and a free dinner, and we would love to see you there.
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Thank you for your continued support in making Kent such a caring and vibrant school community. We look forward to another great week ahead!
Warmly,
Jessica McKerrow
Kent Elementary School

the weekly update has been emailed. If you have not received it please contact the school to ensure we have your correct email address on file.

Weekly Update
Kent Elementary School – Parent Community
Week of: April 20–24, 2026

Message from the Principal
It has been another wonderful week at Kent Elementary, filled with kindness, community connection, and joyful experiences for students and staff alike. Thank you for the continued support you provide to our school—it truly makes a difference.

Here is a look at what we focused on this week and what’s coming up next.

Celebrations and Highlights
Kindness Focus: Kindness to Others
This week, our school-wide focus was Kindness to Others. Students explored what kindness can look like in our daily lives—checking in on a friend, including others during play, helping someone who needs support, offering encouraging words, and showing respect even during challenging moments.

We saw many examples of students putting kindness into action around the school, and it has been lovely to see these behaviours noticed and celebrated within classrooms and across our community.

Under the Sea Dance 🐠🌊
A huge thank you to our PAC and the many hardworking volunteers who made the Under the Sea Dance such a success!

It was wonderful to see:

Mer‑people, pirates, scuba divers, and ocean creatures filling the gym
Students and adults alike participating in the fun
A strong sense of joy and connection throughout the evening
We had 106 students attend, and our PAC raised over $230 to support our school—outstanding! We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible.

School Notices
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found will be donated to a second‑hand store on May 1.

If your child is missing any clothing or personal items, please take time to check the Lost & Found area before the end of next week. Thank you for helping us keep the space manageable and items reunited where possible.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming School Activities
School‑Wide Photos 📸
Thursday next week
Please ensure students are prepared for photo day.
Field Trips & Special Activities
Mr. King and Mr. C’s Grade 5/6 classes will be heading to the movies
Primary Choices Program begins Wednesday after lunch
Ms. Sherman and Ms. Gouwenberg’s classes will be going swimming
It’s shaping up to be an exciting and busy week full of learning, exploration, and fun experiences for students.

Closing
Thank you, as always, for your support, involvement, and partnership. It is a privilege to work together in fostering a school environment where students feel safe, included, and celebrated.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need support.

Warmly,

Jessica McKerrow
Principal, Kent Elementary School

Hey just a friendly reminder that tomorrow Friday April 24th is a Pro -D Day. We will see our students on Monday April 27th.

our lost and found is growing, we have a variety of clothing so please come in and check it out.

Weekly Update
Kent Elementary School – Parent Community
Week of: April 13–17, 2026

Message from the Principal
It has been another full and rewarding week at Kent Elementary. Students have been deeply engaged in learning, building connections, and contributing positively to our school community. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership—we truly value the strong relationships that surround our students.

Below is a snapshot of what has been happening and what is coming up.

Celebrations and Highlights
Kindness Cards & Joyful Starts
We have officially completed our first week of Kindness Cards, and it has been wonderful to see how excited students have been to receive them. Whether students were recognized through a card or celebrated when their name was drawn for a small prize, staff intentionally focused conversations on the good feelings that naturally come from being kind.

While recognition and prizes are exciting, our deeper goal is to help students develop an internal reward system—so that kindness feels good even when no one is watching. This balance of external celebration paired with internal reflection is an important part of building strong character.

Adding to our joy-filled days, students have begun submitting jokes to me daily, which has officially resulted in a “Joke Bucket” on my desk! Each morning I read one aloud. Starting the day with shared laughter—and hearing a student’s joke read to the whole school—has brought a lot of happiness and connection into our mornings.

Learning and School Life Snapshot
Spring Seeds Fundraiser 🌱
Our Kent Elementary Spring Seeds Fundraiser is still ongoing until April 20. Funds raised go directly to our PAC, helping to support programs and initiatives that benefit our students and school community.

Please see the attached information for details on how to participate. Thank you for your continued support.

Student Artwork on Display 🎨
We are excited to share that Kent students’ artwork will be displayed at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison from May 10–31.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their creativity beyond the school walls. Please see the attached information for details, or contact your child’s teacher if you have questions.

Family & Community Connections
Parent Night: Harnessing Hope
April 23 | AESS

5:30 PM – Dinner
Presentation to follow
This is a powerful and meaningful presentation that I have personally attended. It had a lasting impact on me and has provided practical resources for finding and sharing more hopeful, positive stories with our children. I highly encourage families to attend.

Please see the attached information for more details.

Honour Your Strength – Diabetes Wellness Program
A community Diabetes Wellness Program titled Honour Your Strength will take place on:

May 5, 12, 19, and 26
2:00–4:00 PM
Please see the attached flyer for full details and registration information.

Girl Guides – Call for Volunteers
Agassiz–Harrison Girl Guides are in need of volunteer Guiders for the 2026–2027 year. Without additional volunteers, local groups may not be able to continue offering programs.

Current groups include:

Sparks (ages 5–6)
Embers (ages 7–8)
Guides (ages 9–11)
Girl Guides offers girl‑centered programming focused on friendship, fun, skill development, and personal growth. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please visit:

👉 https://www.girlguides.ca/web/ggc/Volunteers/Interested_in_Volunteering/

Your involvement could make a meaningful difference for girls in our community.

Upcoming Transitions
Grade 7 Student & Parent Orientation Evening
May 5 | 6:00 PM
AESS Library

Grade 7 students and their parents are invited to attend this orientation evening to learn more about the transition to AESS. Please see the attached information for details.

Closing
Thank you for the many ways you support our students and our school community. Whether it’s encouraging kindness, supporting fundraisers, attending events, or simply staying connected, your involvement makes a difference every day.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need support—we are always happy to connect.

Warmly,

Jessica McKerrow
Principal, Kent Elementary School