Oct. 26 Panther Weekly Update Posted on October 26, 2026 Week of October 26-30th, 2026 Hello Panther Families, Can you believe the end of October is upon us! We’ve had a great week celebrating empathy around the school and learning more about conflict resolution. Grade five students, led by Mrs, Clark-Erb and Mrs. Power, were selected by peers and did an incredible job defining WITS during yesterday’s assembly. We were fortunate to be joined by Sgt. Kelley McIntyre and Cst. Liam Dalgleish. Students from each grade were also recognized for exhibiting ongoing empathetic responses! The gym was full of black and gold panthers, roaring with pride! Grade 5 Field Trip 🚌 Our grade five class ventured to RNS this week for a leadership event. They interacted with students from Origins Academy as well as Touchstone. Together, they participated in various outdoor activities that encouraged teamwork and communication, such as a marble run for a golf ball, turning a field into a floor of lava, and trusting to lead one another blindfolded through an obstacle course! We are so proud how our panthers represented KPES, Learning today, leading tomorrow. Halloween Reminder 🎃 Students are welcome to wear costumes to school on Friday, October 30. A few reminders: No weapons or weapon-like accessories. Many classes will likely hold Halloween celebrations or activities during the afternoon. More information will be shared by classroom teachers if specific plans are being made. Looking Ahead: Kindergarten Registration 🎒 A reminder to families that registration has opened for children who will begin Kindergarten in September 2027. We have been delighted to meet several new families, as well as younger siblings of our current and former students. If you know of families with children who will be starting school next year, please help us spread the word and encourage them to register. We can’t wait to welcome our future Panthers! Attendance & Outdoor Clothing ✅ Every day counts. Consistent attendance supports academic success and helps students feel connected to their classroom community. Please continue to send your children in warm, outdoor clothing. Many students today commented on the cold, windy weather. Thank you for helping students arrive on time and ready to learn! April🐾 Mrs. April Rioux, MEd BEd BA Kennebecasis Park Elementary School, ASD-S Grade 1 Teacher, Resource & Methods, Vice Principal