KLO Weekly Memo

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• Monday, May 11 (3456)

• Tuesday, May 12 (7123)

• Wednesday, May 13 (7123)

• Thursday, May 14 (DD45)

• Friday, May 5 (6712)

Way’/Hello/Bonjour,

The science classrooms I got to visit this week have been busy learning about circuits and Biology. It’s always fun to witness students making their thinking and understanding visible through hands-on learning and visual representations such as drawings and models.

We were also busy this week honouring Red Dress Day and Mental Health Week. On top of this, students had a great day outside participating in Track and Field Day. It was quite the year for breaking some of our long-standing records and it is always fun to see our KLO community coming together in such a fun and positive way. Thank you to all of the students, staff and volunteers for their contributions all of this week’s events.

Congratulations to our KLO Archery team who received 2nd place in Provincials last weekend. Way to go, KLO!

Nathen Elliott

KLO Principal

When students attend regularly:

• They gain consistent access to instruction and hands-on learning

• They get immediate feedback from teachers as they learn

• They build friendships and develop social skills

• They feel connected to their school community

These experiences are essential for both academic success and emotional wellbeing. If challenges arise, please reach out. We're here to help!

Last names A-K: Mr. Nelson (ty.nelson@sd23.bc.ca)

Last names L-Z: Ms. Wiemken (laura.wiemken@sd23.bc.ca)

There will be a middle/high school team chess tournament upcoming. Please see the details below.

When: Wednesday May 27, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM

Where: Central Okanagan Public School Board Office - 1040 Hollywood Road S.

Who: Teams of four middle and high school students. If your school does not have four students or you are a team of one, teams can be combined so everyone can play.

What: A Swiss team chess tournament. Teams of four play against another team of four with a 15-0 clock if needed. Fun prizes will be handed out.

How to register: Please contact luke.campbell@sd23.bc.ca to register prior to the event if possible. There is no entry fee. Costs are covered by Central Okanagan Public Schools.

What do I bring: Please bring any chess sets and clocks you have.

Grade 7 students from KLO will be collecting used sports equipment from Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 15. This is part of a student-led Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE) project. All equipment that is donated will be used to generate funds to purchase basketballs and footballs for students to use during lunch hours at KLO. Simply drop off donations in the large bin that is located just inside the front entrance of the school. Your donations, and generosity, are greatly appreciated.

Depending on which option a student chooses, there is a different application process for each of them.

A. Leadership in Action – only for students who will be in Grade 10 or higher in September– application deadline is Friday, May 22nd

1) Earn 2 high school credits - 15 hours of coursework (12 online and 3 in-person) + 1 week volunteering at Camp OC

or

2) Earn 4 high school credits – 15 hours of coursework (12 online and 3 in-person) + 2 (or more) weeks volunteering at Camp OC

Current grade 9 students are required to complete the application package (attached or by using link/QR code on poster) and send it by email directly Career-Life Programs (careerlife.programs@sd23.bc.ca) by Friday, May 22nd for consideration

Please note that students are not necessarily automatically accepted into the program by the date their application is submitted but their aptitude/interest in the program, application package and teacher recommendation are also taken into consideration. Accepted students will be notified by email and will be given instructions on how to register with Okanagan College at that time.

B. Volunteer only (no coursework) – for students who will be in Grade 9 or higher in September - application deadline is Friday, June 19th

No high school credits are earned for this choice but students who will be in Grade 10 in September can log their hours toward their 30-hour grad requirement.

Camp OC Volunteer application process for Middle School students:

Current grade 8 and 9 students are required to (1) complete the online registration (link/QR code is on the attached application form and poster) and (2) complete and return the application form/parent/guardian consent to their school (to be kept by school for your records only – do not scan and send to host)

Student volunteers must be prepared to commit to a minimum of 1 week volunteering time and attend the orientation session on Tuesday, June 23. A Work Experience Education Program Placement Agreement form for parent/guardian signature will be provided to them at that time.

If you are planning to move, please let your alpha Vice-Principal know so we can assist with the required school logistics.

Last names A-K: Mr. Nelson (ty.nelson@sd23.bc.ca)

Last names L-Z: Ms. Wiemken (laura.wiemken@sd23.bc.ca)

In order to have a well-prepared group of student travelers, we will now be starting our weekly student meetings to prepare our group for this fun adventure!

STUDENT meetings and topics are at lunch in room 21 (please be on time and bring your lunch):
Thurs, May 14th - Planes, Trains and Busses
Thurs, May 21st - Attitude is Everything
Thurs, May 28th - Where Everyone Belongs
Thurs, June 4th - What would you do?
Thurs, June 11th - Quebec Trivia

Travel dates: Thursday, June 18th to Wednesday, June 24th

UBCO Heat Volleyball is excited to present the 2026 Okanagan School Grass Volleyball Championship. Students from grade 7-12 are invited to form age specific teams from within their schools to participate in this 4-on-4 tournament. The event will be held on Friday, June 12 at City Park in Kelowna. Matches will be scheduled between 9am - 4pm.

The registration form and event information are linked below. This is a great opportunity for school-aged kids in our region to participate in the sport of volleyball, while representing their schools!

Registration Link

Event Information

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL THIS SUMMER!

The BC Summer Games are coming to Kelowna this July 22 - 26.

KLO is an accommodation site for young athletes, and we need reliable volunteers to help us create a memorable experience. If you are interested in volunteering, please CLICK HERE to register.

Father's Day Succulent Bowl. $40 per planter, $12 will go to the specified student going to Quebec or alternately the School Farm and the KLO Breakfast Program. If you are assisting with fundraising for the Quebec trip, please indicate in the memo line "Who are you purchasing for?" Student Name - Quebec Trip. Planters will be ready prior to Father's Day.

KLO PAC has an ongoing fundraiser with Return-It Express. Please consider supporting your PAC when returning your cans/bottles. See more information HERE.

The purpose of the KLO PAC is to promote and improve the quality of education and the well being of students at KLO Middle School. Our PAC helps decide where to allocate the gaming funds to specific needs within our school. They also run school events and fundraisers to help improve the KLO community. If you have any questions or would like to add items to upcoming PAC agendas, please email KLO.PacPresident@sd23.bc.ca.

The next PAC Meeting is May 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the KLO Library Learning Commons.

Food is available 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

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 KLOOffice@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

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

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