Weekly Memo to Families
September 29th - October 3rd
This week at Hammond Bay
September 29th - October 3rd
Mon, Sept 29
Truth and Reconciliation day Observed - Wear your orange shirt
Grade 6/7 Football practice after school
Tues, Sept 30
School Closed - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Wed, October 1st
Grade 6/7 Football games
Thurs, October 2nd
Cross Country Team practice at big recess
Fri, October 3rd
Hot Lunch - Subway
Great Moments from the Week
Terry Fox Morning Whole School Dance Warm Up
Ecole Hammond Bay and District Relay Ready To Start Day 3
Terry Fox District Relay
EHB students about to start Terry Fox Run
Mme Richardson, Mme Rundel and M Bamford Leading The Way
Terry Fox FINISH IT
Terry Fox Legacy of Love
We have raised $823 so far. Aiming for $1200
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope
A huge shout out to our School District Staff, The City of Nanaimo, Local Fire Departments, RCMP, Frontrunners Nanaimo and all of our students and volunteers for bringing our community together and making the Terry Fox 45th Anniversary of the Relay of Hope such a big success.
It takes just one person to make a difference.
Together we can Finish It.
To learn more about this event please visit our School District Website at:
Thank you to everyone who has donated.
For those who came by today to say they meant to donate but forgot: Here is the link.
📆 Upcoming Events
Event Information
On Monday, September 29th is Orange Shirt Day
Please help us to honor the National day of Truth and Reconciliation, and the history associated with it, by wearing our an orange shirt.
Event Information
Sports and Clubs
Cross-Country Running (grades 2-7)
This year the cross-country team is open to students in Grades 2-7 who have a passion for longer distance running Distance for grades 2/3 is 1.5 km, grades 4/5 2km and 6/7 2.5km. Students will be training on Tuesdays & Thursdays at long recess in preparation for the Zone Meet on October 28th. Attending practice and fully committing to running is mandatory to be on the team. Please come prepared with running shoes and a water bottle.
A consent form will come home for those who attend closer to the date for this meet.
Grade 6/7 Football Team
The grade 6/7 football teams kicked off the season with two games last Wednesday.
Both teams won their games 35-7 and 21-14! Go Ecole Hammond Bay!
This week:
Practice Monday after school
Both teams have away games at Pleasant Valley and McGirr.
Updates from the PAC
Munchalunch is now open!
· 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
o Use an email address you check regularly as we sometimes need to reach out to you to clarify orders
o First hot lunch is Friday October 3rd - Subway
o 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
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.
School Supply Fees
All families should have received an email regarding School Supply and Agenda Fees via our online payment system, SchoolCashOnline.
If you have any questions, please contact info.hb@sd68.bc.ca.
Upcoming Important Dates
Sept 29th Orange Shirt Day
September 29th Orange Shirt Day-- Wear orange
September 30th National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. School Closed.
October 8th Individual School Picture day AM
October 15th PAC meeting 6pm
October 13th School Closed for Thanksgiving
October 17th Hot lunch - Ironwork's Crepes
October 20th-23rd Early Dismissal at 1:18 pm (Formative assessment Conferences)
October 24th School closed Pro D day - All B.C. districts
Neck Point Parking Lot CLOSED September 29th - October 31st
The Neck Point Park parking lot will be CLOSED from September 29 until October 31 in order to facilitate parking lot upgrades.
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.
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