BK Bulletin

Did You Know?

That another one of the Corporal Works of Mercy is "Shelter the Homeless" (or a better term is the "unhoused"). Children might think that “sheltering the homeless” means you need to bring strangers into your home. But there are many other ways to accomplish this. Remind children that Mary and Joseph were without a home when Jesus was born. At Bertha Kennedy, we will raise money for Catholic Social Services this year whose initiative, The Care-A-Van, is working to provide support for the unhoused in Edmonton. Some other ways that we can also support the unhoused are:

◻ Volunteer for organizations that build homes for people, have a fundraiser to help

◻ Donate furniture, warm clothing, pillows, blankets, etc. to those that need it

◻ Know where safe places are and tell people about them

◻ Help someone fix up their house that needs it

◻ Invite people you know to stay with you when they need (traveling, buying a new house, in an emergency, foreign exchange student)

◻ Pay a hotel room for someone who needs it, or help pay someone’s rent

October 26 - October 30

Mindful Monday, October 26

Healthy Hunger - Papa John's
Recreation Academy - Group 1 Virtual Reality @Game OVR, Group 2 Bowling @St. Albert Bowling Alley
Last day to order BK Spiritwear

Tuesday, October 27

Running Club Practice @12:20
Grade 5 AMA Crossing Guard training at lunch today

Wednesday, October 28

Healthy Hunger - Boston Pizza
Recreation Academy - Group 1 Bowling @St. Albert Bowling Alley, Group 2 Virtual Reality @Game OVR
Kindergarten Field Trip - Rutherford House
3B In School Field Trip - Royal Tyrell Museum

Thursday, October 29

3A In School Field Trip - Royal Tyrell Museum
Grades 2 & 5 Empathy Project
Grade 5/6 Volleyball Practice @12:20 p.m.

Friday, October 30

Halloween Fun at BK - Dress In Costumes or Black and Orange
SACHS band performance (Halloween Music) - 11:10-12:20
BK Family Cobweb Carnival - 6-8 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 4 & 5 - Parent-Teacher Interviews

November 5 - Remembrance Day Ceremony - 10:50 a.m.

November 6 - PD/Staff Meeting Day - No Classes

November 9 - Day in Lieu for Parent-Teacher Interviews - No School

November 10 - 13 - Fall Break & Remembrance Day - No School

Halloween at BK

We are inviting students to dress in Halloween costumes OR Black/Orange on Friday, October 30. We request that the costumes reflect the fun of the day, not be frightening to our younger children and not include plastic/face covering masks, weapons or props as these can be distracting and may get misplaced. Please ensure your child’s costume choice is in keeping with our Catholic values.

POWERSCHOOL PARENT PORTAL - ONGOING REPORTING

All parents should now be signed up for the "Powerschool Parent Portal" account. The Parent Portal will give you access to your child's attendance records as well as ongoing assessments/progress. A reminder that there are no term report cards until June, please remember to check your child's progress in the parent portal on an ongoing basis. Please contact our school office if you have questions or need assistance.

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Grade 1-6 Parent Teacher Interviews

Parent/Teacher Interviews are coming up on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, 2026.

We invite you to book your 10-minute appointment with your child’s teacher.

Please ensure you secure your preferred time slot as soon as possible.

While you’re at school for your interview, we encourage you to:

Visit the Lost and Found table to check for any missing items.
Stop by our Book Fair and explore the wonderful selection of books available for purchase.

We look forward to connecting with you and appreciate your continued support.

Click the link to book your interview.

Kindergarten Celebration of Learning

You are invited to the Kindergarten Celebration of Learning which will take place on the evenings of Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5, 2026. During the school interview time we will be having a “Celebration of Learning”.

These are student-led conferences where you will come to school with your child for a 45 minute time block. Your child will take you through centres in the classroom showing and doing special activities with you. We have learned so much since September and we wish to share our accomplishments with you!

While you’re at school for the “Celebration of Learning”, we encourage you to:

Visit the Lost and Found table to check for any missing items.
Stop by our Book Fair and explore the wonderful selection of books available for purchase.

We look forward to connecting with you and appreciate your continued support.

Click the LINK to book your interview

ALL SAINTS DAY & ALL SOULS DAY

All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1st. On Nov. 2, All Souls Day, we remember those who have died believing in the resurrection and in life everlasting.

As November is the month of Remembrance, we will have our Book of Remembrance on our front prayer table for students, staff & families to record the names of family and friends who have died.

We will also be creating a display in our school to honour our deceased loved ones. We invite students and staff to bring pictures (preferably mounted or framed) and/or small mementos of any family members or friends who have died. They will be reverently displayed and will serve as a reminder of these loved ones and our call to pray for them. Please write your child's name on the back of the picture or memento so that we can return them at the end of November. Please bring these photos to classroom teachers. Thank you!

Please remember that our school is strictly nut-free. We currently have a large number of students across most classrooms with severe, life-threatening nut allergies.

Nut oils and residues left on hands, desks, or shared equipment can easily cause accidental allergic reactions. Please do not send any foods containing peanuts or tree nuts to school—including Nutella, peanut butter, or nut-based snacks.

Thank you for double-checking labels and helping us protect so many of our students every day!

Cash Calendar Fundraiser is Back!

We’re excited to bring back our Cash Calendar Fundraiser this year! Tickets will be available starting October 30 at the Cobweb Carnival. We’ll be giving away $1,500 in cash over 10 days. Thank you for supporting our school community, and good luck to everyone who enters!

Bertha Kennedy Catholic Community School

Website: https://www.berthakennedy.com/
Location: Bertha Kennedy Catholic Community School, Larose Drive, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-458-6101
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