April 20th Panther Weekly Update

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Dear Panther Families,

Learning, curiosity, and care continue to thrive at Kennebecasis Park Elementary, and we’re excited to share a few highlights and upcoming events with you.

🌱 Spring Learning in Action
Spring energy is alive throughout our school! Students have been deeply engaged in hands‑on, meaningful learning—from Grade 1 & 4 Buddy rocket launches and grade 5 outdoor math scavenger hunts, to reading buddies across grades and grade 3 creative literacy projects underway with plans to publish. I could go on and on!

We’ve also seen incredible compassion from our students, including the creation of a “baby worm hospital” 🪱 and a moss snail habitat 🐌—a beautiful reminder that curiosity and kindness grow together at KPES.

🌍 Earth Day – Wednesday, April 22
We will be celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday. Our KPES Earth Rangers will be sharing daily announcements for the week, and classes will take part in a school‑wide litter clean‑up around our school grounds and the nearby community to show how much we care for the land, earth, and sky.

💃🏾 African Dance Workshop – Tuesday, April 21
Students will participate in an African Dance workshop during the school day, enjoying movement, music, and cultural learning joyfully and engagingly.

🎭 Spring Concert – Save the Date!
Our Spring Concert will take place on Wednesday, June 11.
To support seating and parking, we plan to hold two performances:

  • Show 1: 9:30–10:30
  • Show 2: 12:00–1:00

More details will be shared as we get closer to the date.

📬 Bi‑Weekly Family Update
Our next bi‑weekly curricular update will be sent out on Monday morning, April 20th.

📚 Grade 4 Reading Assessments
Grade 4 Reading Assessments will take place from April 24–30. Teachers will communicate any class‑specific details directly with families as needed.

🎉 School‑Wide Assembly
Our monthly school‑wide assembly on Friday, April 30, with the theme “optimism,” will also be our Jump Rope for Heart kick-off and Earth Day recap. Please remind Panthers to wear black & gold.

📅 Important Dates

  • May 1 and May 4: No School for Students (staff union meetings and professional learning)
  • May 23: PTA Annual Spring Fling — time change: now 1:00–3:00 PM
  • June 5: Maker Fair
    • Grades 4–5 will be our makers, with K–3 students invited as shoppers.
  • June 16: Elementary Track & Field Day
  • June 16: K–2 Tie‑Dye Day
  • June 17: Grade 5 Moving‑Up Activities
  • June 18: Qplex school trip

(More details will be shared closer to these events.)

🌷 Community Connections

🌲 Summer Camps – Once Upon A Forest
Information about summer camp opportunities at Once Upon A Forest will be shared with families.
👉 Links to more information. 1) Once Upon a Forest Camp (Free)  2) Coding Camp 

💍 Sparkle Sale – St. David’s United Church
A reminder that the Sparkle Sale will take place Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at St. David’s United Church in Rothesay. Children can shop for jewellery for the special people in their lives, with all items $1.

🎭 Former KPES Panthers on Stage!
Rothesay High School is presenting Matilda the Musical from April 23–25. Many cast and crew members are former KPES students—we hope our families will come out to support them!
(See previously shared poster for full details.)

💜 Relay for Life – Rothesay High School
The RHS Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM at Rothesay Commons. This community event supports cancer research through the Canadian Cancer Society. Families are welcome to attend and take part.
👉 Relay for Life Poster 

💛 With Appreciation
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. KPES is a place where learning is joyful, curiosity is encouraged, and care for one another—and our world—matters deeply. Please always feel welcome to reach out!

Warmly,
Melissa 🐾