BK Bulletin

Monday, June 10

• PD/Staff Meeting Day - No Classes

Tuesday, June 11

• Grade One students gone to Arbor Day @Grosvenor Park (rainout day is June 13)
• Healthy Hunger - Papa John's
• Last day for Tuesday Library classes - all books due back today

Wednesday, June 12

• Gr. 4-6 Track Meet (at Fowler Track) - Morning
• Healthy Hunger - Subway
• Bike Club cancelled today due to the Gr. 4-6 Track Meet

Thursday, June 13

• Skipping Club @ lunch recess
• Darcy's meat order delivery today
• Last day for Thursday Library classes - all books due back today

Friday, June 14

• CWL visiting Grades 1-3 students today (morning)
• Div. 1 Bike Rodeo (afternoon)

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 17 - Grade 5 students visiting River Ridge Senior's Centre

June 20 - Last day of classes for Pre-K

• Grade 6 Social PAT exam (am)

June 21 - National Indigenous People's Day

June 24 - Last day of classes for Kindergarten

• District Track Meet (For those that qualify)

June 25 - Grade 6 Science PAT exam (am)

• Bowling field trip for Grades 1-6

June 26 - Year end liturgy and Grade 6 farewell @BK at 10:30am

June 27 - Last day of classes for 2023-2024

• Fun Day - Morning only
• Healthy Hunger - Hot Dog Lunch

We celebrate the unique gifts and talents of our students every day at BK! We are called to see the beauty in each person around us!

Report cards will be accessible through the PowerSchool Parent Portal at the end of June. To locate your child's report card:

1. You will need to log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Click HERE to connect to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Please bookmark this link so you can easily use the PowerSchool Parent Portal in the future.

2. Once you have logged in, there is a list of Navigation links on the left-hand side of the screen. At the bottom of the list, please click on the Report Card link to proceed to the next screen.

3. You will then be able to select the report card you wish to view as a PDF. Once you click the report card link, you also have the option to download the report card.

5. Once downloaded, you can open the file to view and Save. Please save or print off a copy of the report card for future reference.

Here is a short step-by-step video on accessing the report card: Report Card Video.

To view your child's report card, you will need to do so using a computer (desktop or notebook) or a Chromebook – a mobile device is not supported.

If you have not created a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please get in touch with your child's school for assistance.

BK is excited to offer the opportunity to purchase your school supplies through School Start for the 2024-2025 school year. Order online and have the supplies delivered right to your door.

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

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

Below are the supply lists if you wish to shop on your own.

2425 School Supplies Kindergarten.pdf

2425 School Supplies Grade 1.pdf

2425 School Supplies Grade 2.pdf

2425 School Supplies Grade 3.pdf

2425 School Supplies Grade 4.pdf

2425 School Supplies Grade 5.pdf

2425 School Supplies Grade 6.pdf

Also for grade 4 - 6 students only (NOT MANDATORY BUT STRONGLY ENCOURAGED)

Bring Your Own Robust Device (BYORD)

Robust Technology Device: Although we won’t recommend specific models or kinds of devices, we encourage you to by a device that features the following for the best learning results:

• Wireless networking capability (the Division provides filtered wireless access in all buildings for students)
• A microphone
• An external keyboard for entering text
• Audio output for earbuds or headphones
• A minimum of 6 hours of use from one battery charge
• A full-functioning, recent Chrome web browser that will allow access to Google Apps for Education tools and documents
• A sturdy carrying case (NO backpack) that will protect the device
• An integrated camera that takes both still photos and video

There is no perfect device, however, the following are examples of devices that meet the criteria above:

1. Chromebooks (ex. Asus Chromebook, Acer Chromebook, HP Chromebook Samsung Chromebook)
2. Laptop (ex. Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Acer Aspire, HP laptop, Toshiba Satellite Laptop)

Students will only be permitted to use their own devices at school if the “Learning with Technology: Responsible Use Agreement has been completed. Please review with your child.

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

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