BK Bulletin

Week at a Glance

DID YOU KNOW?

That our students have been learning the cree words for the days of the week as well as the grandfather teaching, wisdom, during this last month.

Here are the days of the week in cree as well as a link to learn how to pronounce these words:

Monday: piyakokisikaw

Tuesday: nisokiskaw

Wednesday: nistokisikaw

Thursday: niyokisikaw

Friday: niyananokisikaw

Saturday:matinawikisikaw

Sunday: ayamihiwikisikaw

Use the link to hear the words: https://learncree.ca/ch/days_of_the_week

March 10-14

PE Theme: Mission Impossible

Monday, March 10

Healthy Hunger - Papa John's
Recreation Academy - Raise Athletics (Pickleball)

Tuesday, March 11

Running Club @8:00 am
Bertha Kennedy's Birthday (wear BK Spiritwear or orange/blue)
Bird Observatory Visit for Kindergarten - Grade 5

Wednesday, March 12

Healthy Hunger - Subway
Recreation Academy - Servus Place (Ultimate Frisbee)
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Book Fair During Parent-Teacher Interviews

Thursday, March 13

Running Club @ 12:20 pm
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Book Fair during the day and during Parent-Teacher interviews
Kindergarten- Field Trip to Save On Foods

Friday, March 14

Staff Meeting/PD Day - No Classes

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 17 - Alberta Musical Theatre Performance - Rapunzel @ 1:30 p.m.

March 20 - School Council Meeting @6:30 p.m.

Rock your socks for World Down Syndrome Day (wear fun socks today)

March 21 - No School (Day in Lieu for Parent-Teacher Interviews)

March 24 - 28 - Spring Break

March 31 - First day back after Spring Break

April 2 - World Autism Day - wear blue today!

April 4 - No Pre-K / Kindergarten

Run Wild Pep Rally @11:15 a.m.

Booking Link

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO BE ENTERED TO WIN A $50 SOBEYS GIFT CARD!

Choco-licious Fundraiser!

Support Bertha Kennedy School by purchasing delicious treats from Choco-licious! Each package is $14, with $5 going directly back to the school. Place your orders by March 31, 2025, and help make a difference! Orders will be delivered the week of April 11, 2025 just in time for Easter.

Order here: https://form.jotform.com/250445963717262

Pre-Kindergarten Programs At GSACRD Schools

Are you considering preschool options for your little one? Look no further!

Pre-Kindergarten Programs:

Supported Learners:
GSACRD Pre-school for Supported Learners: Does your child need extra support in speech and language? They may qualify for Alberta Education's Program Unit Funding (PUF). Find out more by filling out our Parent Inquiry form here.

Community Independent Learners:
Join our Pre-Kindergarten program at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Academy, Holy Family Catholic School, Legal School or Bertha Kennedy!! Limited spaces are available, so hurry!

How to Register:
Step 1:Find out more by filling out our Parent Inquiry form here.
Step 2: Our Early Learning team will contact you to discuss your child's needs.