Honouring indigenous women and girls

I would like to draw your attention today to Oct 4, being a day where we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.  The violence experienced by Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada is a national tragedy.

Jr boys soccer

The Cinderella season continues for Kenner’s Jr. boys soccer team.  The Rams stunned the soccer world by beating Crestwood 3-2 on a late goal by Osama Basharat.  Ashton Roche scored 2 huge goals and Hussein Hashem was solid.  Brian Myerscough also had a strong game as did Wes Evans. 

Good job, Kenner!!!

jr boys volleyball

It was an exciting day on the volleyball court, yesterday.  The boys split with St. Mary’s and then dominated the two sets against St. Thomas Aquinas.  The team was led by spectacular serves by Brady Cavanaugh, Adam Weide and Emile Gennaro.  Fantastic blocks by Blake Spencer and dominating digs by Rhoyette Jabil as well as graceful sets by Roan Haggerty-Goede and Adam Lustic. Great job by everyone. Practice after school today.  See you there!

reminder

Reminder to Ms. Peters period 2 Phys Ed. Class to come to Room 232 for our guest speaker this morning.

Galapagos trip

Attention world travellers and internationally-minded students. There are only 7 spots left on the Galapagos 2020 trip.

Come see Mr. Mullins ASAP for more information.

Girls rugby

Attention Girls Rugby players.  We will be practicing today after school. See you on the field.

International night

A reminder that there is an International Night meeting today after school in Room 235.

gsa

Happy GSA Thursday, Kenner!  Did you know that American-Samoan Jaiyah Saeula was the first genderqueer soccer player to compete in the FIFA World qualifying match? The GSA will be meeting today at lunch in Rm 222.  Guys, gals, and non-binary pals are welcome!

Volleyball

Just a reminder…there will be volleyball tonight in the large gym at 6:45.

Everyone is welcome!

Sr volleyball

Sr. Volleyball players meet in the front foyer today at 12:30, for a practice.

Soccer

There is a soccer practice today with Mr. Thompson today after school.

Terry fox

The Terry Fox  Colour run is this Thursday, pd 2.  $5.00 buy-in.

Come and have some fun, and support a very worthy cause.

Food drive

Did you know that 1 in 8 Canadian households experience some form of food insecurity?  Next week, bring in non-perishable food items to help Kenner fight hunger.

The Homeroom that brings in the most items, will get a prize.

Terry fox

The Terry Fox  Colour run is this Thursday, pd 2.  $5.00 buy-in.

Come and have some fun, and support a very worthy cause.

reminder

Just a reminder:  Ms. Peters period 2 class come to Room 159 for class today.

Don’t change!

Sr volleyball

Last night in Sr. Boys Volleyball action, Kenner defeated CCI in Cobourg.  No practice today.

soccer

The junior boys soccer team is excused at 12:45 for their game against St. Mary’s. 

Food drive

Did you know that 850,000 people use Food Banks each month?  Next week, bring in non-perishable food items to help our community fight hunger.  The homeroom with the most donations win a prize.

Today is the Colour Run for Terry Fox

Join the fun period 2 to raise money for cancer research in Terry Fox’s memory

Jr girls basketball

In Jr Girls Basketball last night, Kenner trounced Norwood 42-17.  Scoring for Kenner were Chimuanya Uhoegbu with 10, Jordan Mills – 6, Brigith Martinez – 7, Emily Richardson – 9, Katie Millett – 4, Asha Chandra – 4, Mya Jolley – 3pts, Greta Sina – 1st basket, and Emily Martinez with 2.

Kenner is now 6 and 0.

Well done, Kenner!

Sr volleyball

There will be a Sr. Boys Volleyball practice today at lunch.

Soccer

Last night in Boys Soccer action, Kenner was handed their first defeat of the year.  The reigning COSSA champs, St. Mary’s from Cobourg, showed the boys’ soccer team how the game should be played.  Osama Basharat scored 2 goals for Kenner.

There is a short, optional practice today, after school.

Dance trip

If you are interested in coming on a Dance Trip to Scarborough on November 13, please get a permission form from the Dance Office.  Four workshops for $40.00.

Don’t miss it!

Food drive

Did you know that 850,000 people use Food Banks each month?  Next week, bring in non-perishable food items to help our community fight hunger.  The homeroom with the most donations win a prize.

Jr boys volleyball

Lots of action for the Jr Boys Volleyball team yesterday.  We fought hard on every set and showed some great rallies.  Awesome blocks by the Spencer brothers and great hits by Devin, Roan and Emile.  Warren and Rhoyette had spectacular serving techniques and all in all, we had a lot of fun.

See everyone at practice today after school.

gsa

Happy GSA Thursday, Kenner!  Did you know that the first openly gay Hollywood actor was William Haines in 1933?  The GSA will be meeting today at lunch in Room 222.  Guys, gals, and non-binary pals, are welcome.

Dungeons and dragons club

The Dungeons and Dragons Club will be meeting today, after school, in the Library.

Food drive

Kenner's Food Drive to help support  local food banks starts Monday.

Remember to bring in non-perishable food items to help Kenner scare hunger.

Yearbook

This is a reminder for yearbook students that we will be meeting after school on Monday, Oct 15, after school.  We will be meeting in Rm 159.  We will meet from 2:45 until about 4-4:30.  Our Yearbook rep from Friesens will be here to show us the program that we will use to create our yearbook.  Please check your EDSBY acct for a message from Mrs. Quinlan for more info.

Dance trip

If you are interested in coming on a Dance Trip to Scarborough on November 13, please get a permission form from the Dance Office.  Four workshops for $40.00.

Don’t miss it!

Food drive

Remember to bring in non-perishable food items to help Kenner fight hunger.

We will be collecting donations all week.

Yearbook

There will be a Yearbook Workshop session tonight after school in Room 159 starting at 3:45.

All students wanting to help on this year’s book, should plan to attend this very important meeting.

Please see Mrs. Quinlan in the Main Office if you are unable to attend.

Dance trip

If you are interested in coming on a Dance Trip to Scarborough on November 13, please get a permission form from the Dance Office.  Four workshops for $40.00.

Don’t miss it!

Sr volleyball

There will be a Sr. Volleyball practice after school today.

Boys soccer

There will be a boys soccer practice, rain or shine tonight.

Girls rugby

The girls’ rugby team travelled to St. Mary’s for a successful day of rugby.  The team came away with a win, loss and a tie.  All the girls worked hard and represented Kenner well.  Try scorers were Chloe Panchishin, Ava Wilson, Caitlyn Moore, Alyssa Downes, Lily-May Downes, Kaitlyn McMillan and Lois Davis.  Emma Poley and Amber Turner led the way defensively with great tackles.  Practice Tuesday, after school.

Jazz band

Jazz Band musicians are reminded of practice tomorrow morning.  Please arrive early enough to start playing at 7:30 a.m.

Food drive

Remember to bring in non-perishable food items to help Kenner fight hunger.

We will be collecting donations all week.

Boys soccer

There will be a boys soccer practice today after school.

Dance trip

If you are interested in coming on a Dance Trip to Scarborough on November 13, please get a permission form from the Dance Office.  Four workshops for $40.00.

Don’t miss it!

Sr volleyball

Sr. Boys Volleyball players are excused today at 1 p.m. for your game at TASSS.

Sorry basketballers…..the large gym is closed today at lunch time for volleyball practice.

Amigos

Hey Kenner!  Have you noticed a bunch of your fellow classmates hanging out together on Wednesdays at lunch in the cafeteria?  Have you seen how much fun they are having?  Are you curious as to what it’s all about?  Come join AMIGOS this week for a “Hang Out and Chill” meeting.  Do you like to play cards?  Bring a deck! Do you like to listen to music? So do AMIGOS! There’s room for everyone!!!

Parent teacher night is tonight

Please remind your parents that Parent Teacher Night is tonight from 6:30-8pm in the POD and the library

Food drive

Remember to bring in non-perishable food items to help Kenner fight hunger.

We will be collecting donations all week.

Boys soccer

Please excuse the Boys Soccer team today at 2 p.m.

Dance trip

If you are interested in coming on a Dance Trip to Scarborough on November 13, please get a permission form from the Dance Office.  Four workshops for $40.00.

Don’t miss it!

Europe trip

Hey all you students going on the Europe trip in June!  You need to come on out to a meeting on Monday, Oct 22, at lunch time, in Room 231.  Bring your lunch!

Get important updates about our trip.  D-Day is in about 230 days, so planning is underway now.  See you Monday!

Amigos

Hey Kenner!  Have you noticed a bunch of your fellow classmates hanging out together on Wednesdays at lunch in the cafeteria?  Have you seen how much fun they are having?  Are you curious as to what it’s all about?  Come join AMIGOS this week for a “Hang Out and Chill” meeting.  You like to play cards?  Bring a deck! You like to listen to music? So do AMIGOS! There’s room for everyone!!!

Food drive

Remember to bring in non-perishable food items to help Kenner fight hunger.

We will be collecting donations all week.

Europe trip

Hey all you students going on the Europe trip in June!  You need to come on out to a meeting on Monday, Oct 22, at lunch time, in Room 231.  Bring your lunch!

Get important updates about our trip.  D-Day is in about 230 days, so planning is underway now.  See you Monday!

New Phone Number, Web Address, Phone App Coming for Reporting Absences

At KPR, student safety is our highest priority, and we thank families for adopting the automated safe arrival system to help ensure students arrive safely at school each day. 

Starting this September, we will be introducing a new automated Student Absence Reporting System.  Therefore, you will need to create a NEW account to report your children’s absences online. 

You will receive an email in August with instructions on how to create your new account and download the mobile app.  You also will receive a magnet in September with the new Student Absence Reporting System details.  Unfortunately, since ownership of the reporting software has changed, we cannot simply transfer your child’s information to the new system.

Watch for more information in the summer.

 FREE FIRST RIDER PROGRAM TEACHES SAFETY TO YOUNG, FIRST TIME RIDERS

The First Rider program for young students who will be riding a school bus for the first time is back.  

The successful program, offered by Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario and local bus operators, will be held:

Friday, August 24, from 3-6 p.m.,

and

Saturday, August 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Families are welcome to attend the free sessions at any of the three locations:

Northumberland Mall in Cobourg

Lansdowne Place in Peterborough.

Pre-registration is not required.  Each session lasts about 20 minutes and will include a safety video and a on a school bus for children and their parents or guardians.  For details visit stsco.ca

Registration is now open for KPR’s free, annual Parent Conference. Registration continues until October 12 at www.kprschools.ca for:

2018 Parent Conference – Mental Health, Math & Modern Learning

Saturday, October 20

8:15 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St.N., Bowmanville

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Greg Wells

The Ripple Effect: Sleep, Think, Eat & Move Better

Plus choice of workshops, agency displays, refreshments & child minding for ages 2 & older

**NEW this year: Workshops for Parents & Kids or Teens Together, and a Workshop Just for Teens!

 It’s all FREE. If you need assistance, have questions or if there are accommodations that would make the conference more accessible for you, your child or teen, please call 705-742-9773 or toll-free 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2001, or email judy_malfara@kprdsb.ca

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second EdTechTeam Kawartha Summit Hosted by Bowmanville High School

 On November 17 and 18, over 200 administrators and teachers from all over Ontario will converge at Bowmanville High School to learn from certified teachers, trainers and their peers about the newest ways to engage Kindergarten-Grade 12 students in learning and integrating technology.

The event allows teachers to share meaningful and practical ways to utilize a variety of apps and online tools, including Google for Education.

“We are proud and excited to host an event of this high calibre for a second time,” Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Superintendent Gloria Tompkins said. “The feedback from participants in the last Summit was overwhelmingly positive. This is another step in continuing to integrate more technology into our classrooms as a tool to help our students thrive far into the future.”

"We're excited to be working with the KPR Board to host the Kawartha Summit,” EdTechTeam Canada's CEO Michelle Armstrong said.   “We have been producing Summits since July 2012, and in 2017 alone, EdTechTeam hosted over 50,000 participants at 540 live events worldwide. Educators all around the world have experienced a ‘mind blowing,’ ‘life changing,’ and ‘downright fun’ event often evaluated as ‘the best professional development of my career’.”

The Summit brings together K-12 teachers and administrators to learn ways to implement everything from individual lessons to school-wide technology programs, as a way to build 21^st Century skills in students while they learn the curriculum.

* For more information on registration and scheduling, go to: https://events.edtechteam.com/kawartha18

 Event Details:

Date and Time: Saturday, November 17, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. – Sunday, November 18, 7:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty Street N., Bowmanville

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Bowmanville High School Contact: james_patenall@kprdsb.ca, 905-623-4416

EdTechTeam Contact: charity@edtechteam.com

Many parents and guardians have been wondering what effect the legalization of marijuana will have on  KPR schools. In short, KPR schools will treat cannabis in much the same way they treat alcohol: students of any age will not be allowed to use marijuana at schools, on school buses or field trips. 

 Once the new federal law comes into effect this October 17:

• non-medical marijuana use will be legal only for those age 19 and older 
• any student, at any age, could be suspended for possessing or being under the influence of cannabis at school
• any student who shares marijuana with others younger than 19 could be expelled from school
• it will be illegal for adults to use cannabis on, or within 20 metres of, school grounds
• it will be illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis, and drivers age 21 or under will not be allowed to have any cannabis in their system.

 If you have any questions about cannabis at school, please speak with your principal or vice-principal.  Further information on the new law is available at Ontario.ca/cannabis.  Information on how to talk to your child about cannabis can be found at Cannabis Information – CAMH.