BK Bulletin

WELCOME BACK!

We look forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students and their families back to school for the 2026-27 school year!

We are thrilled to invite families to visit our building at our Back to School event on Thursday, August 27th. Please see more information below.

We thank our parents for putting their trust in us to take care of their little ones and guide them along the way. We value this amazing connection and unconditional partnership that fosters such success and we are so grateful for your support. May God's blessings continue to shine down on you during these last days of summer.

See you soon!

Mrs. Giacobbo and Mr. Skalski

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 24 - BK Office Opens
August 27 - Welcome Back Event

August 31 - Staggered Entry A-K
September 1 - Staggered Entry L-Z
September 2 - ALL STUDENTS BACK AT SCHOOL!
September 4 - Welcome Back Assembly @2:30 pm
September 5 - Feast of the Blessed Mother Teresa (Patron Saint of BK school) - cookies for all students on September 4th
September 7 - Labour Day - No Classes
September 10 - Picture Day
September 11 - New Student Luncheon With Mrs.Giacobbo & Mr. Skalski
September 18 - PD/Staff Meeting - No Classes
September 24 - Opening Mass & Grade 4 Bible Presentation @1:30 p.m. - St. Albert Parish (all are welcome)
September 24 - School Council Meeting @6:30 pm
September 17 (PM)- Terry Fox Run
September 21 - (PM) Terry Fox Run Rainout Day (if needed)
September 25 - Districts X-Country (for those who qualify (Div. 2)

Pow Wow Showcase Performance

September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day - No Classes

WELCOME BACK EVENT!

We invite all BK families to our Back to School event on Thursday, August 27th, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for our families to see their child's classrooms, drop off school supplies, meet the staff, and visit with other families!

We look forward to meeting all of our BK families and to welcoming everyone back to school!

STAGGERED START

Our school division will be running a staggered start for all classes Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students with last names beginning with A-K will attend on August 31 and students with last names starting with L-Z will attend on September 1. ALL students will attend on September 2.

Below is our scheduled bell times for the 2026-2027 school year:

OFFICE HOURS

8:15 am - 3:45 pm

ENTRANCE SCHEDULE MORNING ARRIVAL

Teachers will meet their students at their assigned doors at 8:55 am. School begins at 9:00 am.

MORNING RECESS

Recess - All Gr. 1-6 Students - 10:50 am - 11:10 am

LUNCH and RECESS

Outside Recess - 12:20 pm - 12:45 pm

Eat Lunch - 12:45 pm - 1:10 pm

DISMISSAL TIME

3:30 pm

KINDERGARTEN - Half Days

8:55 am - 11:47 am - AM Only Class

12:38 pm - 3:30 pm - PM Only Class

8:55 am - 3:30 pm - Full Day Nature Class

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TIME

Morning 8:55 am - 11:47 AM

School Supplies

Please see below for the kindergarten to grade 6 school supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year.

PLEASE NOTE: No calculators will be needed for this school year.

Please note grade 5 and grade 6 have the same list.

BK is excited to offer the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2026-2027 school year. Order online and have the supplies delivered right to your door.

You can place your order online at www.schoolstart.ca

Click on Parents Shop Here
Purchase School Supply Kits
Select Province, then City, then School
Click Shop SchoolStart.ca
Click Here to Purchase Your School Kits
Lastly, click on your child’s grade. Orders will be delivered directly to your door.

Bertha Kennedy Catholic Community School

Website: https://www.berthakennedy.com/

Location: 175 Larose Drive St. Albert, Alberta T8N 2G7

Phone: 780-458-6101
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BKBOBKATS1/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertha_kennedy_bobkats/

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