DRK Parent Council

🎬🍿 Movie Night at DRK – Throwback Edition! 🕷️

Grab your blankets and join us for a fun, cozy family evening at D.R. Kennedy Gym!

🗓 Thursday, April 16
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎥 Movie Starts: 6:00 PM
🎬 Feature Film: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

⭐ Admission by donation
🍿 Concession snacks available (cash only)

👉 Bring blankets for comfy floor seating
👉 This is not a drop-off event – parents/guardians must stay

🎉 All funds raised will support the School Council Year-End BBQ

We can’t wait to see you there for a fun family night!

Dinner is served—and it’s for a great cause! 🍔🌲

D. Roy Kennedy Public School is teaming up with McDonald’s for a Fundraising Night! Skip the cooking and join us for a meal that gives back.
• 📅 When: Wednesday, March 25th
• ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• 📍 Where: McDonald’s at 2625 Carling Ave, Ottawa

How it works: Simply show the flyer below (on your phone or printed) to the cashier when you order. 20% of the proceeds from your purchase will go directly toward supporting our Kindergarten Forest School Program! Let’s help our little explorers get the most out of their outdoor learning. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hello, school community! 🏫
Our next School Council Meeting is just around the corner, and we would love to see you there!
🗓 Date: Thursday, March 26th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: The School Library
These meetings are a fantastic way to stay connected and involved in our school. Not a member of the council? You are always welcome to join us at any meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!

🍪 KINDNESS COOKIES — Friday, February 27th, 2026 🍪

Let’s sprinkle kindness everywhere! Join us on Friday, February 27th as we celebrate caring, connection, and community. 💛

✨ Bring a toonie to purchase a delicious cookie and write a heartfelt message for our Act of Kindness Mural!

Every message added helps build a wall of positivity that our whole school can feel. Once the mural is complete, the school will be sharing it with our local community grocery store as a special thank-you for their generous support of our school fundraising initiatives.

Let’s make kindness contagious! 💛

Give A Little, Help A Lot: Toonie Tuesday is February 24th!

Toonie Tuesday is officially back, and we’re on a mission to make 2026 our most impactful year yet. For many students, just $2 can be the difference between having the tools they need to succeed and going without.

Last year alone, we responded to over 1,421 requests for support — covering everything from warm winter clothes to essential school supplies.

How you can help:
✅ Donate online: Quick, easy, and you get your tax receipt instantly! Link
✅ Share this post: Help us reach every corner of our community.
✅ Business partners: Own a local business? Let’s chat about how you can partner with us!
Let’s say “YES” to our students!

https://ow.ly/kTjQ50Ye5JM

The Bulldog Buzz is out!
The amazing student council Blue Crew has put together the February edition of our school newsletter, and it’s packed with spirit days, celebrations, and fun activities happening all month long!

🍪 Friendship Cookie Fundraiser – Feb 27

We’re so proud of our Blue Crew for leading the way, planning events, and helping build school spirit. All proceeds from fundraisers go directly toward student initiatives.

💙🐾 Great job, Blue Crew!
Stay tuned for more updates and a community fundraiser coming in March.

Movie Night is Thursday!
Join us at DRK for a cozy family movie night watching the newest Lilo and Stitch!

Doors open 6:00 PM | Movie at 6:30 PM

✨ Admission by donation
🍿 Concession snacks available (cash only)
🧺 Bring blankets for floor seating + a few dollars for treats

💚 All funds raised will support our Kindergarten Forest School Program

⚠️ Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Parents/guardians must stay with their children.

MOVIE NIGHT AT DRK - Next Thursday!
Grab your blankets and join us for a fun, relaxed family movie night!

📅 Thursday, January 22
📍 DRoy Kennedy School – Gymnasium
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎥 Movie Starts: 6:30 PM

⭐ Admission: by donation
🎉 Concession snacks available for purchase
‼️ Important Reminder: This is not a drop-off event. Parents/guardians must remain with their children throughout the movie.

What to Bring
✔ A blanket for cozy floor seating
✔ A few dollars for entry and treats

All funds raised will support the Kindergarten Forest School program at DRK!

Middle French Immersion Info Session

Is your child in Grade 3? Learn about starting Middle French Immersion in Grade 4 (September 2026) at DRoy Kennedy School.

🗓 Jan 22 | ⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 School Library

Come learn about bilingual learning and ask your questions!

🎒 KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSION 🎒

Will your child be 4 or 5 years old by December 31, 2026?
If so, they are ready for Kindergarten in September 2026!

📍 DRoy Kennedy School
🗓 Thursday, January 22
⏰ 5:00 PM
📚 School Library

Join us for an in-person information session where you will:
✔️ Learn about our Kindergarten program
✔️ Get to know our school community (drop by to say hello at our movie night!)
✔️ Receive helpful tips to prepare your child for school

We look forward to welcoming our newest families!

👉 Please share with families who may be interested.