Weekly Memo October 13th - 17th
This week at Ecole Hammond Bay
October 13th-17th
Mon, October 13
Thanksgiving -School Closed
Tues, October 14th
Cross Country Team practice at big recess
Grade 6/7 Football practice after school
Wed, October 15th
PAC Popcorn Day
Grade 6/7 Football games
PAC meeting 6pm Room 1001
Thurs, Oct 16
The Great Shake Out (practice drill 10-10:15am).
Cross Country Team practice at big recess
Fri, October 17th
Booking for Parent teacher conferences closed
PAC Hot Lunch (Munch a Lunch) Ironworks Crepes
- Click on the link above to book your Formative Assessment Conference with your child's teacher.
- Select "2025 Formative Assessment Conferences".
- Click the scroll-down menu to "select staff" to select your child's teacher and choose your time.
- Fill in the requested information and book your appointment.
- Please ensure to include your child's name.
Please contact your child's teacher or the office with any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing you in the building!
Great Moments from the Week
Division 1's Neck Point park visit
Division 1 students collaboarting
Division 1 students learning on the land
Learning on the land
Division 18 conducting plot graph surveys at Neck point
Division 18 enjoying the October sunshine
📆 Upcoming Events
Event Information
The week of October 20th - 23rd students will be dismissed at 1:18pm and parents will be invited to meet with their child's teacher.
The booking system will open on October 10th. Email instructions to come.
Scholastic Book Fair
We’re excited to announce that our Scholastic Book Fair will be happening in the library from October 20–23! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore new books, build their home libraries, and support our school’s reading program.
Book Fair Hours:
11:40–12:15 (during big recess)
1:30–3:00 (after early dismissal)
We’re looking for parent volunteers to help Mme. Richardson run the fair during these times. If you’re available to lend a hand, please email leigh.richardson@sd68.bc.ca
Thank you for helping us make this a fun and successful event for our students!
Sports and Clubs
Cross-Country Running (grades 2-7)
M Bamford sent an email to all parents of students who are signed up for the Cross Country team on Thursday October 2nd requesting that they fill out a survey. Please ensure that you fill out the survey as soon as possible. Please also look for a consent form that will be sent home on Monday Oct 6th for runners who are competing in the XC meet on October 28th.
Grade 6/7 Football Team
The grade 6/7 football teams BOTH brought home wins this week! Go Hornets!
This week:
Practice Tuesday after school
For any questions, email M Bamford at david.bamford@sd68.bc.ca
Updates from the PAC
Thank you to all of the parents who showed up to our September PAC meeting! It's encouraging to see new faces and even more parents willing and excited to step up and make our school even better for our kids. Please join us next Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm either in person at the school in room 1001, or online at the below teams link. And don't forget to check out our PAC website at PAC at École Hammond Bay Elementary on Strikingly. It is updated regularly, and you can find calendars of events as well as links to our social media avenues and ways to volunteer.
Agenda: https://tinyurl.com/2u7y9t5c
Teams Meeting: PAC meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Fundraising
Coupon books will have been sent home with students this week. These books are not free.
You can choose to buy it, or sell to a friend or neighbour (with all payments through Munchalunch) or returned to the school as soon as possible if you choose not to buy it.
All additional books sold will be distributed after October 17th.
The class with the most books sold will win a pizza party!
Any questions, please contact Leslie at ecolehammondbaypac@gmail.com
Munchalunch
This is the system we use for our hot lunches and many of our fundraisers.
Please update your child's classroom for this year at https://munchalunch.com/schools/HammondBay
- Use an email address you check regularly as we sometimes need to reach out to you to clarify orders
- Next hot lunch is Friday October 17th - Ironworks
- First popcorn day will be Wednesday October 15th
Any questions or concerns please contact: ecolehammondbaypac@gmail.com
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers! Together you make a difference in our school.
PAC Website: Ecolehammondbaypac.mystrikingly.com
Parent Corner
- Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety Program is a skill-building program designed to help parents support their children aged 3–12 who are experiencing mild to moderate challenges with anxiety https://welcome.cmhacptk.ca/anxiety/
- Rainbows Nanaimo: https://rainbowsnanaimo.ca/ grief and loss for children which includes separation & divorce
Criminal Record Checks
To apply for a CRC, please use the following link and access code:
https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck/
NLPS access code - UQ4T7XXBHE
STEP 1: By completing the online application you agree to the terms and conditions for the CRRP Applicant Based Online Service to facilitate a criminal record check and to share the completed criminal record check information with Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools.
• Only need your BC Services Card for identity verification
• First time users will be directed to activate their card by video or in person through Service BC
• No cost to apply (but for some there may be a cost for the actual check, more details at the bottom)
• To activate and use your BC Services Card, you must verify your identity. Available options include Verify Your Identity by Video (through a video call or by sending a video) or Verify Your Identity in Person.
Have your identity verified by using your BC Services Card. (this can take a 3-5 days)
• If individuals do not have a BC Services Card, they will be re-directed to the current Equifax process (during transition period only, as this will be phased out) or to fill out manually
STEP 2: Once you have verified your identity in step 1 above, eCRC Online service, begin the application process:
• Website: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck
• Access Code: UQ4T7XXBHE
Once you have completed the online application, the Ministry of Justice will forward a copy to our District office where it will be put into our district database of volunteers. Your school has access to view this database and will be able to confirm that your criminal record check has been approved and completed.
This step can take up to three or EVEN MORE weeks (15 business days) or more in some cases.
In total (both steps) can take up to 20 (or more business) days….please tend to this, ASAP to avoid disappointment.
Our school uses an online payment system, SchoolCashOnline. Please make sure you are registered and familiar with accessing your account. We use this system for school fees, field trip fees and spirit wear sales.
If you have any questions, please contact info.hb@sd68.bc.ca.
Upcoming Important Dates
October 20th-23rd Early Dismissal at 1:18 pm (Formative Assessment Conferences)
October 22nd Picture Retakes
October 24th Pro D Day - School Closed
October 28th Cross Country meet
Neck Point Parking Lot UPDATE. Slow Down and Drive safe
The Neck Point Park parking lot will be temporarily OPEN from October 10 to October 26 with a temporary driving surface. The parking lot will be CLOSED again on Monday, October 27 for final paving work.
We apologize that there will be congestion during this time. Please use caution, slow down, and watch for pedestrians. We understand if your child arrives late due to the circumstances.
During this time, Neck Point Park will remain open for public use. Access is available through Morningside Road on the designated trailway or Hammond Bay Elementary Trailhead after 5 pm.
Limited parking is available nearby at Morningside Park or Hammond Bay Elementary School lot from 5-9 pm only.
Please be aware some parents have reported that they have received parking tickets while parked at Shores dr. during pickup and drop-off times.
Contact Info
Ecole Hammond Bay
Principal: Shannon AplandVice Principal: Deborah Rundel
Main Office: Lizabeth Burgos
Email: info.hb@sd68.bc.ca
Location: 1025 Morningside Dr. Nanaimo, BC V9T 1N5
Phone: (250)-758-5711