Take a look at our October newsletter to see all the exciting things happening at DKMS!
October 2016 Newsletter

Have you heard of the Teal Pumpkin Project?
You can find out more here –>  Teal Pumpkin Project
Homes participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project offer non-food treats for trick-or-treaters who have food sensitivities or allergies.

Please come out to the 2016 Bazaar and Craft Sale!!
Saturday November 19th
9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Dr. Kearney Gym
Show your support for the School District #60 Band Program!
For more information, please see the attached poster.

Our sewing class is working on Flannel Rag Quilts and would greatly appreciate any donations of fabric. Please contact  Mrs. Telizyn at ktelizyn@prn.bc.ca  if you would like more information.
 
 
 

With the new K-9 curriculum, the Ministry of Education is looking for parent feedback about how reporting can best reflect student learning.
You are able to share your thoughts with the Ministry via engage.gov.bc.ca/yourkidsprogress until February 28,

Dr. Kearney will be having its first PAC meeting for the 2016-17 school year on
Tuesday September 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
See you there!

Bridging the Gap is a community massage program that helps to foster connection between youth and seniors. Check out this film of a group of Dr. Kearney students visiting the Peace Villa residential care facility and showing the residents there the power of touch.

Upcoming Athletics:
We are very excited to start another year of school and school sports at Dr Kearney!
This fall we are offering volleyball and cross country running!

Cross Country Running:
Coach: Mrs. Moreland- cmoreland@prn.bc.ca
Cost: $10 Athletic  Fee + Additional Personal Fees to Travel

Volleyball:
Grade 7 Girls:
Teacher Sponsor: Joanne Bennett- jbennett@prn.bc.ca
Cost: $30

Grade 7 Boys:
Teacher Sponsor: Matthew Logan- mlogan@prn.bc.ca
Cost: $30

Grade 8/9 Girls:
Coach: Lindsay Reynoldson- lreynoldson@prn.bc.ca
Cost: $300 + $50 Cookie Dough Sales*

Grade 8/9 Boys:
Coach: Kim Asai- kasai@prn.bc.ca
Cost: TBD + $50 Cookie Dough Sales*

*Cookie Dough Sales: All students have the opportunity to fundraise their fees by selling cookie dough.

Please take note of the following important dates: 
Tuesday September 20:  School Photos
Friday September 23: Non-Instructional Day
Thursday September 29: Open House   7:00-8:00pm 
Friday September 30: Deadline to pay School Fees

Diversity Group will still be running this year, Wednesdays at lunch in Room 101. If you would like to join and have never been before, please come! Everyone is welcome.