KLO Weekly Memo

Way'/Hello/Bonjour,

Thank you to all of the KLO families who were able to make it out for our Parent Teacher Conferences and Open House on Wednesday evening. It is always so wonderful to connect with our community. We added the Open House format this year, in an effort to increase the opportunity for our teachers to connect with our KLO families. Through the KLO Welcome Back BBQ, Written Learning Updates, this week’s Open House and our Showcase of Learning, which is scheduled for January 20, 2027, we are hopeful that you are receiving enough communication to stay informed about your child’s learning and progress at KLO. Please understand that some of our teachers teach up to 120 students, so arranging one-on-one meetings for all is not always possible. Having said this, if you ever have concerns or questions about your child’s progress at school, please contact the classroom teacher directly. We would love to hear your feedback regarding Wednesday night’s format. Please take a few minutes to complete this SURVEY, when you have a moment. Your feedback is valued and appreciated.

This week, KLO students had their first Core-Competency Day. By the end of next week, all parents should have received a self-reflection email from their child. Please take some time to discuss this email with your child, once you have received it. Students also learned what their Discovery Days will be for the first round of enrichment programming. Discovery Days will take place on Thursday mornings from November 5 to January 2. Please make sure appropriate Field Study forms are completed and fees are paid, prior to the November 5 start date. As always, if you are in need of financial assistance, please reach out to your alpha Vice-Principal (last names A to P – ty.nelson@sd23.bc.ca; last names L to Z – lindsey.stevens@sd23.bc.ca).

We have our October PAC meeting on Wednesday, October 28 and we encourage any interested parents, guardians or caregivers to attend. This meeting will take place in the Library Learning Commons at 6:30pm. Have a great weekend, KLO.

Can you also add this:

Please complete a quick survey regarding KLO’s Parent Teacher/Open House evening by clicking HERE

Nathen Elliott

KLO Principal

Costumes - students are welcome to dress up in a costume or wear orange and black on October 30, if they like. This is not mandatory. Please remember that there are no masks and no weapons permitted.

Take Our Kids To Work Day is Wednesday, November 4th! Step into your future for the day! This nationwide event sends Grade 9 students from across Canada to work for a day of experience and exploration. Students are expected to go to work with their parent/guardian or another adult for the day and complete an assignment as part of their Careers 9 class.

Please fill out the digital field study permission form online before October 30th. Code is 300675

Please email michael.szalay@sd23.bc.ca if you have any questions.

If your child has a medical condition that their teacher and the school should know about, there are medical forms that must be filled out and updated every year. Epi-Pens and medication may be kept in the office with the appropriate documentation. Please come to the office or email klo@sd23.bc.ca to request medical forms.

Yearbooks can be purchased online through School Cash online or parents/guardians can purchase in the school office using cash, cheque or square. The cost is $40 and the deadline to purchase is February 28th. Yearbooks will be available on the last week of school in June.

The KLO Gear store will open on Friday, October 9. Order deadline is Monday, October 26th at 11:59 pm. Please allow 3-4 weeks from the date the store closes to receive your goods. Orders will be sent home with students. No shipping or deliveries. Click here to place an order: https://klocougars.itemorder.com/shop/home/

During the school year, the school store will provide food every morning for any students who need it. No need to sign up - just stop by the “Cougar Den” cafeteria for some good brain food before a day of learning.

Students can get lunch food three ways:

1. DAILY PAY: Bring cash or card daily to purchase the meal of the day and/or snacks ($5)

2. MONTHLY PAY: Sign up on SchoolCashOnline monthly and line up in the "prepaid" express line for the daily meal all month long

3. SCHOOL SPONSORED LUNCH: Email lindsey.stevens@sd23.bc.ca if your family could use food support and you will be added to the school sponsored list where you receive the daily meal for free

/January $90 / February $80 / March $55 / April $100 / May $90 / June $80

Payments can be made on SchoolCashOnline.

*No refunds or partial refunds available for absences or food preferences due to the high

cost of food programming.

Thinking of CHOCOLATE?

Support the KLO Quebec TRIP 2027 and order your treats here!

Accepting orders until December 2nd. Delivery will be around December 9th.

https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000033821/member/49853

This fundraiser runs until Wednesday, December 2nd.

Coffee is $22 per pound. Please indicate type and if ground/beans. Click here to order: https://CentralOkanagan.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/104776/15/False/True

Thank you to parents/guardians who have completed their Walking Field Study Form!

Our students must have a Walking Field Study completed by their parent/guardian prior to heading out on a class walk in the community. If you have more than one student at KLO, please complete one for each student attending KLO.

To complete the form please click the Parent/Guardian Field Studies Permission Link and use CODE: 273376.

Board Policy 3090 – Appeals states that, "A student or a parent of a student who is entitled to an educational program in the Central Okanagan Public Schools may appeal a decision of an employee of the Board of Education which significantly affects the education, health or safety of the student". For a complete description of the Appeals Policy, along with the recommended steps to follow in attempting to solve a problem, please refer to Policy 3090 – Appeals, that can be accessed from the 'Board Policies' link under the Board of Education heading on the School District homepage (www.sd23.bc.ca).

Within Administrative Procedure – Student Fees (Regulations), the Board of Education has indicated "that a student will not be excluded from any educational program due to financial hardship". Clause 8.5 in the Administrative Procedure states: "Principals are directed to establish a procedure in each school which will allow for the private and confidential consideration of financial circumstances of individual students and families. Such procedures will preserve the dignity of families who may be unable to pay". Please contact the school Principal if you are facing a financial hardship that may restrict the ability of your child to access a school program.

Please also ensure to include the following information in your September, January and June Newsletters:

The Central Okanagan School District's Sanctuary Schools Policy

Board Policy 4030 – Sanctuary Schools (see www.sd23.bc.ca) upholds the Board's commitment to providing educational opportunities for all students who are ordinarily resident in the Central Okanagan, including those with precarious immigration status or no immigration status.

Student registrations that pertain to Policy 4030 – Sanctuary Schools will be processed through the Welcome Centre.

Policy 4030 - Sanctuary Schools

Welcome Centre

Contact the KLO Office
Website: https://klo.sd23.bc.ca

Email: KLOOffice@sd23.bc.ca
Phone: 250-870-5106