DRK E-NEWS January 30, 2026

Happy February, Falcon Community,

This week we focused on Creating Connections through our Falcon Flocks Day, where students came together in multi-grade groups to build relationships, strengthen belonging, and engage in community building activities. It was energizing to see students connect across grades and support one another in meaningful and fun ways.

Strong schools are built on strong partnerships. Families are invited to share their voice at an upcoming in person strategic planning engagement hosted by the Central Okanagan Board of Education. This session will help shape the future direction of education in our district, with family perspectives playing a key role. Please register in advance using this link:

Click to Register for the Strategic Plan Community Engagement Session

Session details:
• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Location: École Kelowna Secondary School (KSS)

Thank you for your continued partnership as we build a connected, caring, and thriving school community.

All my best,
Nina Ferguson

February is a month of Inclusion

Black History, National Inclusive Education, Human Rights and Pink Shirt Day!

Lundi le 2 fév./Monday, Feb 2: 1-2-3-4

School Online Registration for 26-27 Opens at 7am

Mardi le 3 fév./Tuesday, Feb 3: 5-6-7-8

Learning Lounge

Mercredi le 4 fév./Wednesday, Feb 4: 1-2-3-4

Learning Lounge

Jeudi le 5 fév./Thursday, Feb 5: 5-6-7-8

Learning Lounge

Vendredi le 6 fév./Friday, Feb 6: 1-2-3-4

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Lundi le 9 fév./Monday, Feb 9: 7-8-5-6

Upstream Survey for Grade 8 Students (information coming on Monday)

Mardi le 10 fév./Tuesday, Feb 10: 3-4-1-2

Learning Lounge
Parent Invitation - See below - Strategic Planning Parent Session at KSS 6-9pm

Mercredi le 11 fév./Wednesday, Feb 11: 7-8-5-6

Learning Lounge
KSS 2026-2027 Course Request Parent Information Sessions will be held on Wednesday, February 11th in KSS Gym for:

2026-2027 Grade 10 parents/students 5:00-6:00 p.m.
2026-2027 Pre-AP Math 10 parents/students 6:00-6:30 p.m.
2026-2027 Grade 11 & Grade 12 parents/students 6:30-7:30 p.m
More information may be found on KSS Website, KSS Courses. Link is HERE

Jeudi le 12 fév./Thursday, Feb 12: 3-4-1-2-X

Falcon Flocks Dance Competition (X-block end of day)
Learning Lounge

Vendredi le 13 fév./Friday, Feb 13:

Professional Development Day - No School

Feb 16 - Family Day - No School

Feb 25 - Pink Shirt Day

March 12 - Written Learning Updates Published

March 13 - Term Two Ends

March 14 - Last Day of School before Spring Break

March 30 - First Day Back to School after Spring Break

April 3 - Good Friday (schools closed)

April 6 - Easter Monday (schools closed)

Morning of Flock Nests & Hollywood Red Carpet Dance

We had so much fun on Monday! Both of these events were designed to help students build connections and create positive memories, an important part of the school experience. THe Falcon Flock Assemblies brought students together in school wide colour teams to build belonging across grades, while our Hollywood Red Carpet Dance was a fun opportunity to celebrate together. The dance battles were a hit, as were our polaroid stations!

Dear parents/guardians, students, staff, partner groups, and community members,

On behalf of the Central Okanagan Board of Education, I invite you to join us for an in-person Strategic Plan public engagement session. Your perspective matters: our schools exist to serve our community, and this engagement will help shape the future of education in Central Okanagan Public Schools.

This session is designed so that every voice is heard through a structured interview process that brings forward ideas, experiences, and priorities from across our community.

As a teaser, here are the four questions we will explore together:

When you think about the world students are entering today, what do you believe students need most from their experiences in our schools to be successful?
When you think about the future, what ideas do you have that would improve student learning for all students?
What would help families feel more meaningfully involved in supporting student learning?
What is one change that would make schools healthier and more supportive places for students, staff, and families?

Your input will be captured, themed, and used to revise and update our Strategic Plan so you will be able to see how your advice helped shape the direction of the District.

Please register in advance using this link:

Click to Register for the Strategic Plan Community Engagement Session

Session details:
• Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Location: École Kelowna Secondary School (KSS)

Thank you for considering this invitation. We are committed to safe, inclusive, equitable, and inspiring learning environments for every learner, and we need your voice to help us do that well.

Sincerely,

Jon Rever,

Superintendent of Schools,

Central Okanagan Public Schools

The Ministry of Education is inviting families of students in Grades 4, 7, 10, 11, and 12 to participate in the 2026 Student Learning Survey.

This annual province‑wide survey gathers important information about student learning, school environment, and well‑being.

Your voice is essential. Feedback from parents/guardians helps shape school planning, supports, and future district initiatives.

How to Participate

Parents/guardians can access the survey directly at:
👉 www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm

Families may complete one survey for each eligible child.
Surveys can be completed at any time before the provincial deadline.
Available in English, French, and 16 additional languages.
Survey takes approximately 15 minutes.

Why It Matters

Your feedback helps us:

Strengthen learning and well‑being supports
Understand parent perspectives on safety, belonging, and engagement
Identify successes and opportunities at our school

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your insights and support continuous improvement at Dr. Knox.

Technical Support

If you require help accessing the survey, contact:
A. Willock Information Systems (Electronic Survey Support)
Toll-Free: 1‑866‑558‑5339 • Email: support@awinfosys.com

PARENT LEARNING SURVEY

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