KLO Weekly Memo

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• Monday, May 25 - (3456)

• Tuesday, May 26 (7123)

• Wednesday, May 27 (4567)

• Thursday, May 28 (DD12)

• Friday, May 29 (3456)

Way', Hello, Bonjour,

This week, we had our last PAC meeting of the school year. Our KLO PAC plays a very important role within our KLO community. It is not only the voice of our parents and families, but the driving force behind many of the school-wide events and initiatives that strengthen belonging, community and connection within our school community. I want to thank our PAC Executive, as well as all of the parents who have shown up to help out and support us at KLO. We appreciate all of you. I also want to extend a huge thank you Kirk Penton, our KLO PAC President, for his dedication to KLO over the past two years. Kirk will not be returning to his role as President next year and we are sad to lose him, as his son heads off to secondary school. We hope to see continued engagement from our KLO parents in the years ahead.

KLO will be hosting its grade 6 Parent Night on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:00 to 7:00pm. All grade 6, incoming families are encouraged to attend. We will also have some of our grade 9 Leadership students helping out at this event. We look forward to welcoming our new students to KLO.

We look forward to our upcoming Band concerts and KLO’s theatre production of Alice in Wonderland. Have a great weekend, everyone.

Sincerely,

Nathen Elliott

KLO Principal

KLO will be running a session affirming the amazing brain of an ADHD adolescent in June.

This session will focus on both the incredible superpowers of ADHD as well as some of the common challenges that accompany it. We will explore strategies for success through three mini workshops on emotional regulation, executive functioning and focus.

If you think your child would benefit from being a part of this group, please email laura.wiemken@sd23.bc.ca to sign them up.

Go By Bike Week is coming May 30-June 5! Students interested in participating can sign up using the link below.

Sign Up Here!

Every year we have many students choose Yearbook & Journalism for their first choice elective, but there are limited seats. In the course request booklet we noted that it is a full year course, but we have now made the decision to change it to a semestered course to allow more students the opportunity to hone their journalistic skills. Please reach out to administration if you have any questions.

School District 23 is looking for families to host international high school students from around the world. The next round of placements begins September 2026. Homestay compensation will be $1200/month/student starting in 2026-2027.

Apply now to join our team as a host family for international students experiencing Canada.
Click here to learn more & apply

Know the rules before you ride.

Not all small or electric vehicles are treated the same under the Motor Vehicle Act. Click on the picture provided by the RCMP to find out where you can ride and how old you need to be!

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)

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.

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 TODAY!

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 TODAY 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.

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 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

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