If your child is going to be away from school please refer to the following information to report it.

We will also have fridge magnets available with the information.  Grade nine students will receive the magnet and all others may obtain one from the office as needed.

To report and absence please call:  1-844-434-8119 or go to studentabsence.kprdsb.ca

You may also download the app to your mobile device:  SchoolMessenger.

If you require further assistance, please call Julie Dundas, our Attendance Secretary.  She is in the office daily from 12:15 to 3:30 p.m.

Thank you.

Please see attached flyer with information regarding opting into receiving text messages for school updates.

Come on Kenner - let's see how much participation we can get!

Monday is Comfy Day - Come wearing your best PJ's or your favorite comfy, cozy clothes.

Tuesday is Denim Day - that's easy - grab your favorite pair of jeans and show us what you've got! 

Wednesday is Purple Day - Wear a little purple or better yet wear purple EVERYTHING!!  Show your spirit and raise awareness for Rowan's Law and Concussion Awareness. 

Thursday is VSCO Girl vs Frat Boy Day - Let's see your best VSCO and Frat outfits.  

Don't forget that Thursday night is our first dance.  "Throwback to the 2000's" is the theme.  Come out from 7-10pm and enjoy some great music and good times with friends.  Dance is $5 (or free with a $50 SAC PAC). Make sure you attend all your classes on Friday to be eligible to attend the dance.  If you would like to bring a guest from another school, you must see the Principal or VP in the office before Friday. 

Monday is Orange Shirt Day to raise awareness for Residential School Survivors and their families. 

C'mon Kenner, Tomorrow is the last day to purchase your SAC PAC at lunch.  If you purchase your SAC PAC by tomorrow, you will be guaranteed THIS YEAR's Kenner tshirt design...if you purchase after tomorrow, your tshirt may be a retro design from a previous year.  

You may purchase online or bring your cash or cheque to the library at lunch tomorrow. 

$50 SAC PAC's give you all the privileges to join sports, student council and all clubs, a student card, a tshirt, a yearbook and free admittance to our September 26 dance.

$20 SAC PAC's give you the opportunity to join some clubs, a student card and a tshirt. 

Don't forget that we will also be selling SPC Discount Cards for just $10. This card will get you great savings at lots of your favorite stores and restaurants and is good all school year! Buy yours tomorrow.

International night

  Tickets for International Night are on sale now!

They will be sold TODAY at lunch, outside the Library.  You can also get them on “School Cash Online” or from any Committee Member.  Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for students.

Get your tickets soon!

G.A.A.

Attention all female athletes:

The Girls Athletic Association would love to have you come to our first meeting of the year TODAY at the start of lunch in the Wellness Room.  Please see Ms. Dart or Emma Lustic for more information. 

Hope to see you there!

Ski & snowboard members

Ski & Snowboard Club members please pick up your forms with Ms. Hibbert in Room 223.

Completed forms are due back ASAP!

Driver education training

Are you 16 with your G1 license and no longer want to get wet feet walking to school in the snow?  Then we have an option for you to help get you closer to driving on your own.  The Kenner Driver Education Class will be held from December 2nd to 11th after school, from 2:50 to 5:45 p.m.  If you are interested in signing up for this course, please stop by the office to pick up a registration form.

The course will be taught by Road Rules Driving School and the cost is $755.00.  There is a minimum of 12 participants needed for the class to run, and it is the only Driver’s Education Course offered here at Kenner.

Register early so we know that we have enough to run the program.

For more information, please come to the office.

Student council

Attention Student Council Members:  If you would like to have input into the logo on the Student Council Spirit Wear or in choosing the colour of the clothing, please see Mrs. Moloney in the Library today.  Spirit Wear can be ordered using School Cash Online now. 

OPEN YOGA

  Open Yoga at lunch in the Wellness Room on Thursdays.  Everyone is welcome.  It’s only 20 minutes long, and you will feel relaxed and ready for your afternoon classes.

YOGA!  THIS THURSDAY!  See you there!

Ski & snowboard members

Ski & Snowboard Club forms and money are due this Friday!

Please bring your forms to Ms. Hibbert in Room 223.

Let it snow!

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Open yoga

Open Yoga is today at lunch in the Wellness Room.  It’s only 20 minutes long. 

Do something good for yourself and

come on out. 

Everyone is welcome!

Hope to see you there!

Christmas Hampers

Ho! Ho! Ho!  It’s that time again when Kenner students and staff pull together to help people in our school community enjoy a happy Christmas/Holiday season.

Starting Monday, we are asking everyone to bring in non-perishable food items for our Christmas Hampers.  Please make sure that they will not have reached their best before date by Christmas.  Mr. Marris’ class will be coming around in Period 1 to collect your donations.

Food can be brought in for the next two weeks. Thank you for your generosity.

Student government

There will be a Student Government executive meeting today at lunch in the Library.

Blood donors needed!

Christmas is the time for giving – giving blood, that is.  If you are 17 or older and want to donate blood, come make an appointment with Mrs. Longley, Mr. Chislett or Mr. Cook to donate blood on Friday, December 13th.  Transportation will be provided by the Peterborough Blood Donor Clinic.  You can get 5 Community Involvement Hours for donating.  Longley Harley Davidson has also donated Tim’s cards to all life savers.  Sign up today with Mrs. Longley, Mr. Chislett or Mr. Cook and return your permission forms ASAP to book your slot.

NOTICE:

Would Erik Gray and Nolan Hanes please do to the Large Gym to see Mr. Seeley at lunch today.

Kenner clothing

  All sizes are Unisex:  S, M, L, XL, 2XL

All prices include tax.

T-Shirt (Dri-Fit)  $20 (Royal Blue)

Hoodie (Dri-Fit)  $55 (Royal Blue)

Hoodie (Cotton)  $30 (Royal Blue/Royal Heather

Long Sleeve (Dri-Fit)  $25 (Royal Blue)

Name or Number on Sleeve  $7 Extra

Name on Back  $11 Extra

See Mr. Blowes in Guidance for an Order Form.

Driver education training

Are you 16 with your G1 license and no longer want to get wet feet walking to school in the snow?  Then we have an option for you to help get you closer to driving on your own.  The Kenner Driver Education Class will be held from December 2nd to 11th after school, from 2:50 to 5:45 p.m.  If you are interested in signing up for this course, please stop by the office to pick up a registration form.

The course will be taught by Road Rules Driving School and the cost is $755.00.  There is a minimum of 12 participants needed for the class to run, and it is the only Driver’s Education Course offered here at Kenner.

Register early so we know that we have enough to run the program.

For more information, please come to the office.

Student council

Attention Student Council members:  There will be a meeting today at lunch in the Library.

Jazz band & concert band

Jazz and Concert Band members are reminded that practices will resume at the start of Second Semester.

Ski & snowboard members

Ski and Snowboard Club starts this Thursday.  Sign up for the “Remind Group” if you haven’t already.

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Lost & found

Have you lost anything at school this year?  A hat?  Sweatshirt?  Lunch bag?  Water bottle?  Boots?

If so, please check the Lost & Found box in  the Main Office all this week.

Any items not claimed will be donated to Freecycle Room.

Galapagos trip:

There will be a brief, mandatory meeting today for all students travelling to the Galapagos Islands.  The meeting will be held in Room 241 at lunch.

Ski & snowboard members

Ski and Snowboard Club starts this Thursday.  Sign up for the “Remind Group” if you haven’t already.

Jazz band & concert band

Jazz and Concert Band members are reminded that practices will resume at the start of Second Semester.

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

AMIGOS!

Meeting today at lunch.  Come on out and have some fun!

See you in the Cafeteria at lunch!

Go!  Go!  Amigos!

To the office, please:

Greta Sina &

Darren Ranawaka –

Please see Mrs. Quinlan today at lunch.

Jazz band & concert band

Jazz and Concert Band members are reminded that practices will resume at the start of Second Semester.

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Lost & found

A calculator was turned in to the office yesterday afternoon.  If you have lost your calculator, please come to the office to identify and claim it.  It is not a graphing calculator

JR girls’ volleyball

The Junior Girls’ Volleyball Team is excused at the end of Period 2.

Please meet in the foyer to leave for Haliburton at 11:15 a.m.

SAC Executive

There is a SAC executive meeting today at lunch in the library. 

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

senior girls’ volleyball

Reminder to the Senior Girls’ Volleyball team that there is a lunch practice today starting at 11:30.

wrestling

After a long holiday break the Kenner Wrestling Team travelled out of our region to Uxbridge where over 250 wrestlers competed from 24 schools.

When the dust settled, Kenner had two Gold Medal winners:  Congratulations Tristan Joss at 67.5 kilograms, and Alex Kroes at heavyweight.  Both wrestled skillfully and with the utmost in determination.

Our next tournament is not until February 6th.  We will have practice on Monday.

Racquet club

Racquet Club resumes today after school.

Tennis and Badminton players go to the Large Gym

after school.

Student Trustee

Attention current grade 10 and grade 11 students....Applications for Student Trustee are now available from Ms. Moloney in the library.  Jorja Darrington (grade 11 Kenner student) is currently one of the 2 student trustees for KPRDSB and is an excellent resource to find out more about this exciting (paid) opportunity for next year.  Please see Jorja or Ms. Moloney for more information.  Applications are due Feb. 7 2020

White pine book club

If you would like to become a member of the White Pine Book Club, join us in the Library this Wednesday at lunch!

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

Since Bell Let’s Talk Day falls on January 29th this year, we are going to celebrate a little early.

Student council will be set up in the front foyer at lunch today giving out pamphlets, tattoos and stickers in order to spread awareness of the importance of mental health, just in time for exams.  Come drop by and share your views on what mental health means to you and pick up some helpful resources.  See you there!

exams

Exams are coming soon!  If you need to have accommodations such as a computer, scribe or reader for your exam, please talk to your teacher this week.  Accommodations must be in by this Friday.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. MacDonald.

GSA -

  Happy Monday, Kenner!

Just a reminder that the GSA Art Competition ends this Wednesday at lunch.  All submissions are due in Room 222.  The theme is, “What Does The GSA Mean To You”, and the art can be in any medium.

Prizes will be awarded!

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Lacrosse volunteers needed:

The Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association (Lakers) are looking for volunteers.  If you need to complete your Community Involvement Hours and enjoy lacrosse, this may be the place for you.

Please see the announcement on the Guidance bulletin board for more information about this and other volunteer opportunities!

White pine book club

Hey, Kenner!

Do you like to read?  Do you want to read some great Canadian Fiction?

Join the White Pine Book Club Wednesday at the beginning of lunch in the Library!

exams

Exams are coming soon!  If you need to have accommodations such as a computer, scribe or reader for your exam, please talk to your teacher this week.  Accommodations must be in by this Friday.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. MacDonald.

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

Since Bell Let’s Talk Day falls on January 29th this year, we are going to celebrate a little early.

Student council will be set up in the front foyer at lunch today giving out pamphlets, tattoos and stickers in order to spread awareness of the importance of mental health, just in time for exams.  Come drop by and share your views on what mental health means to you and pick up some helpful resources.  See you there!

Notable acts

Hey Kenner!

Come on out tonight to see NOTABLE ACTS presented by the Kenner Drama Class. 

Tickets are only $5.00

Doors open at 6:30 – Show starts at 7:00

AND there’s a Bake Sale!

Don’t miss out!

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Lacrosse volunteers needed:

The Peterborough Minor Lacrosse Association (Lakers) are looking for volunteers.  If you need to complete your Community Involvement Hours and enjoy lacrosse, this may be the place for you.

Please see the announcement on the Guidance bulletin board for more information about this and other volunteer opportunities!

White pine book club

Hey, Kenner!

Do you like to read?  Do you want to read some great Canadian Fiction?

Join the White Pine Book Club today at the beginning of lunch in the Library!

exams

Exams are coming soon!  If you need to have accommodations such as a computer, scribe or reader for your exam, please talk to your teacher this week.  Accommodations must be in by this Friday.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. MacDonald.

Third side

Attention “Third Side” students: 

There will be a meeting at lunch today in Mrs Poley’s room (238)!

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

Since Bell Let’s Talk Day falls on January 29th this year, we are going to celebrate a little early.

Student council will be set up in the front foyer at lunch today giving out pamphlets, tattoos and stickers in order to spread awareness of the importance of mental health, just in time for exams.  Come drop by and share your views on what mental health means to you and pick up some helpful resources.  See you there!

AMIGOS!

Amigos, we will be meeting in Room 114 today at lunch.  Our meeting is going to be “for the birds”.

Go!  Go!  Amigos!

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Racquet club

Racquet Club in the large gym today after school for Tennis and Badminton.

Junior girls’ volleyball

The Junior Girls Volleyball Team was in action at TAS last night, and they were on fire!  Outstanding offense by Esmeralda Wang-Acker, Maddy Kittle and Caitlyn Moore pushed Kenner to split games with Norwood.

The highlight of the night was splitting their match with a very competitive St. Peter’s Team.  Bridget Masterson was a serving guru, Ava Wilson was a passing queen, and Danica Harling played intense volleyball to beat St. Peter’s 26 – 24.

The rookies all played strongly, but we fell short to TAS.

Next practice for the Juniors and Seniors in Monday at 3:00.

exams

Exams are coming soon!  If you need to have accommodations such as a computer, scribe or reader for your exam, please talk to your teacher this week.  Accommodations must be in by TODAY!  If you have any questions, please see Ms. MacDonald.

Nordic Ski Team

Our Nordic Ski Team represented Kenner well at this week’s Sprint race.  Both beginner and veteran skiers gave it their all during the four heats of racing.

Eliana Schartner finished 6th for Novice Girls, followed by Bri Hines.

Emile Gennaro and Atticus Sikma finished 2nd and 3rd for Novice Boys.

For Senior Girls, Anna De Leenheer and Natasha Holy finished 3rd and 5th.

And with a solid performance in all four heats, Jack Beda finished first, followed by Aidan Stever in 5th, Josh Lee in 6th and they were closely followed by Mark Noble and Aathavan Uruthirapathy.

Well done, skiers!

See you at tonight’s practice!

Therapy dogs

If you have signed up to see Therapy Dogs next Tuesday at Lunch, we need your consent forms!  Please hand them in to Resource or the Office by the end of first period today!

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

Since Bell Let’s Talk Day falls on January 29th this year, we are going to celebrate a little early.

Student council will be set up in the front foyer at lunch today giving out pamphlets, tattoos and stickers in order to spread awareness of the importance of mental health, just in time for exams.  Come drop by and share your views on what mental health means to you and pick up some helpful resources.  See you there!

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

Nordic Ski Team

There will be a mandatory meeting for those skiers attending this week’s night race on Friday.  Please meet in the Fitness Room at the beginning of lunch.

Overtime:

OVERTIME has been moved to Wednesday this week!

Therapy dogs

East Central Therapy Dogs will be at our school tomorrow at lunch in the POD!  Today is the last day to hand in your consent forms.  If you have not handed one in, you will not be included on the list.  Hand your forms in to the Main Office.

Exams 

Exams begin this Thursday.  Remember Thursday is a modified day with period 1 exam in the morning and then shortened classes after for a full school day.  

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

East central therapy dogs:

Today is the day!

East Central Therapy Dogs will be bringing in six furry friends at lunch time! Meet them in the POD for your 20 minute assigned time slot.  Lists will be posted in front of the Main Office and the POD to remind you of your time slot.  Please be on time and remember not to bring any food to our session.  Our furry friends don’t need the distraction. 

See you there!

Heart & art:

Express yourself through heart and art!

For youth who identify as female, ages 13 to 18.  Build resilience and promote self-esteem.  This 10 week group will be working with horses!  See Guidance or Mrs. Fox-Comery if you are interested.

Overtime:

OVERTIME has been moved to Wednesday this week!

EXAMS

Exams begin this week on Thursday.  Period 1 exam is Thursday at 9 am with shortened period 2, 3 and 4 after.  Thursday is the last day of classes.

Period 2 exam is Friday at 9 am

Period 3 exam is Monday at 9am

Period 4 exam is Tuesday at 9am

See the letter posted on the school website (and sent home with students) for more information and details on what to do if there's a snow day during exams. 

Good luck.  Study hard. 

Bell Let’s talk day

On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell donates 5 cents towards mental health initiatives for every text, call and tweet you make.  They will also donate every time you use their Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. 

AMIGOS!

Our meeting today is in Mr. Dove’s Room, #116.  Bring your dancing shoes!

Go!  Go!  Amigos!

parking:

Students and staff who park on the school side of Gillespie Street: 

Please make sure your vehicle does not block our neighbours’ driveways! 

It’s difficult with the snow, so be sure to check where you park!

Heart & art:

Express yourself through heart and art!

For youth who identify as female, ages 13 to 18.  Build resilience and promote self-esteem.  This 10 week group will be working with horses!  See Guidance or Mrs. Fox-Comery if you are interested.

Overtime:

OVERTIME has been moved to today after school!

Locker clean out!

It’s that time!  The end of the Semester.  Please clean out your locker.  All food and garbage is to go in the garbage bins provided in the halls at 9:45 today.  Teachers – please let students out of class at 9:45. 

Also, today is a very good day to return all borrowed school items: uniforms, equipment and texts.  Best of luck on your exams tomorrow!

Get a good night’s sleep!

Effective speaking contest

The Lions & Lioness Clubs of Peterborough are hosting the “Effective Speaking Contest” in Peterborough on February 1st.  They invite and encourage all students from Grades 2 to 12 to come and participate.

Contest rules and information is available in the Guidance Office, and they are looking forward to having all schools participate.

See Ms. Johnson or Mr. Blowes in Guidance to register!

Exams

Exams begin tomorrow with the hybrid day. Period 1 exams from 9-11:15, lunch 11:15-12, period 2 starts at 12:00 followed by period 3 and period 4.  

Friday we begin standard exam schedule with just one exam in the morning.  Period 2 exam Friday 9am. Period 3 exam Monday 9am, Period 4 exam Tuesday 9am.  

See exam letter posted on website and sent home with students for more information and information on what to do if we have a snow day. 

Grad Photo Retakes - February 6 - Sign up in the Guidance Office. A $30 sitting fee is required and needs to be handed into the photographer if you want to have 10 poses and the grad composite. Yearbook sittings are free. This will be your last opportunity to have a grad photo taken this school year.  Pictures will be taken in the Wellness/Yoga Studio - Room 160.