Weekly Memo October 6th-10th
This week at Ecole Hammond Bay
October 6th - 10th
Mon, October 6th
Gr 2 & 3 Loose Parts Play in the library at big recess
Grade 6/7 Football practice after school
Tues, October 7th
Gr K & 1 Loose Parts Play in the library at big recess
Cross Country Team practice at big recess
Wed, October 8th
Picture Day!
Grade 6/7 Football games
Thurs, October 9th
Cross Country Team practice at big recess
Fri, October 10th
Booking for Parent teacher conferences open to parents - Email instructions to come
Great Moments from the Week
Divisions 1-3 made a heart garden to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day
Division 1 made a keychain craft provided by Qualicum Beach First Nation
Keychain craft
Keychain craft
Grade 7 leadership painted a sign with all our student's handprints 💛
The west coast weather has arrived!
📆 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.
FSA assessments
This year’s FSA for grades 4 and 7 will take place between October 6th and November 10th.
You may receive a letter in a sealed envelope from your child's teacher. Please note that this letter is not coming from the Hammond Bay office.
Participation in the FSA is expected for all students in grades 4 and 7 in Nanaimo Ladysmith School District. These assessments have been designed to reflect the curriculum in British Columbia to help inform parents, schools and districts about children’s progress in learning foundational skills.
If you have any questions, please contact your principal.
Please see letter attached below from the superintendent.
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 Ecole Hammond Bay!
This week:
Practice Monday after school
Teams have one away game at McGirr and one home game.
Updates from the PAC
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
BGC opportunity
BGC opportunity
Toilet training information session
Thurs. October 23rd 5:30 pm
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 15th PAC meeting 6pm in room 1001
October 13th Thanksgiving - School Closed
October 17th Hot lunch - Ironwork's Crepes
October 20th-23rd Early Dismissal at 1:18 pm (Formative Assessment Conferences)
October 24th Pro D Day - School Closed
Neck Point Parking Lot CLOSED September 29th - October 31st. Slow Down and Drive safe
The Neck Point Park parking lot will be CLOSED from September 29 until October 31 in order to facilitate parking lot upgrades.
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