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3130 Gordon Drive

Kelowna, BC

V1W 3M4

École KLO Middle School

Phone: (250) 870‐5106

Fax: (250) 870‐5006

www.klo.sd23.bc.ca Cover design by

Jenna Mick

School

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Parent

Handbook

Cover design by:

Morgan Begg

Principal:

Troy White

Vice‐Principal:

Nina Ferguson

Vice‐Principal:

Raelyn Larmet

www.klo.sd23.bc.ca 3130 Gordon Drive

Kelowna, BC, V1W 3M4 Phone: (250) 870‐5106

Fax: (250) 870‐5006

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WIN

Band Room

Textiles

Resource Room

Art

Room

Foods Lab

LA

Room

Drama Room

Tech Lab

Computer Lab

Main

Office

Learning Commons

School MAP

Gym

Gathering Room

Boys’ Change Room

Girls’ Change Room

Staff

Room

Clawsco

Science

Lab

Woodwork

Shop

Cougar Den

Multi-Purpose

Room

Science

Lab

Science

Lab Science

Lab

Science

Lab

Cafeteria

WEB Room

Hockey

Program

Portables

Portables

Main

Entrance

WEB Room

École KLO Middle School

3130 Gordon Drive Kelowna, BC

V1W 3M4 Phone: (250) 870‐5106

Fax: (250) 870‐5006

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION For General Academic and Progress inquiries please contact the CLASSROOM TEACHER directly by accessing the

The best way to stay informed about events at École KLO Middle School is to visit our website. Our website includes school informa on, student policy, the school calendar, important links, parent informa on and resources and student contests and opportuni es.

We also encourage all parents to subscribe to the KLO Email List to stay informed about upcoming school events, volunteer opportuni es and other important informa on. Joining is easy. Simply go to our website. Find the KLO Email List icon at the bo om of the home page. Click JOIN and enter your email address and informa on.

Central Okanagan School District informa on, policy, procedures, resources, athle cs, and events can be found at h p://www.sd23.bc.ca/

CHECK US OUT ONLINE: www.klo.sd23.bc.ca twi er.com/@klocougars

Registra on, Records and Fees

Registra on/Change of Address/Contact Informa on

MS. CAROLYN BAZIN [email protected]

School Fees MS. LISA MAYNE [email protected]

Student Specific Program Inquiries/Concerns

Learning Assistance MS. CAROLYN HAYES [email protected]

Bullying & Behaviour Issues MR. NATHEN ELLIOTT nathen.ellio @sd23.bc.ca

Aboriginal Student Support MRS. JACKIE WESTGATE

MRS. VALERIE DOWN

[email protected]

[email protected] Social & Emo onal Well‐being MS. JOAN EWING [email protected]

Resource Program MS. DAWN TROZZO [email protected]

Lunch Program MRS. CATHIE PAVLIK [email protected] SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Library & Learning Commons MME MICHELLE HARVEY [email protected]

Athle c Department Head MR. GARTH DUPRE [email protected]

Music Program MR. TOM KLASSEN [email protected]

Grade 7 Music Program MRS. PAM SAMADDAR [email protected]

Hockey Program MR. SEBASTIEN VALOIS sebas [email protected]

Yearbook MR. PAUL BENNETT paul.benne @sd23.bc.ca

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

WEB Program MME CHERYL GAGNE [email protected]

Community Ac on Leadership MS. DEBORAH HOLMES [email protected]

ADMISTRATIVE TEAM

Principal MR. TROY WHITE [email protected]

Vice‐Principal MRS. NINA FERGUSON [email protected]

Vice‐Principal MME RAELYN LARMET [email protected]

The middle school program is designed to meet the unique needs of the early adolescent. Middle schools were created to help the adolescent successfully move through this important stage of life.

For a school to be successful, students, staff and parents must be commi ed to a clearly defined set of core values. The Associa on for Middle Level Educa on has developed a set of core values which characterize developmentally responsive middle schools. These values provide direc on for school programs and the establishment of a school climate in which each student may have the opportunity to grow as an individual and reach an op mum level of academic, ar s c, athle c and personal success. At École KLO Middle School, we strive to establish an atmosphere that supports the core values characterized by all developmentally responsive middle schools.

DEVELOPMENTALLY RESPOSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY:

Educators commi ed to young adolescents

A shared vision

High expecta ons for all

An adult advocate for every child

Family and community partnerships

A posi ve school climate

THEREFORE, DEVELOPMENTALLY RESPONSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS PROVIDE:

Curriculum that is challenging, integra ve and exploratory

Varied teaching and learning approaches

Assessment and evalua on that promote learning

Flexible organiza onal structures

Programs and policies that foster health, wellness and safety

Comprehensive guidance & support services

MIDDLE SCHOOL VALUES ADVISEMENT & TEAMING ADVISEMENT (M‐Block)

Keeping in alignment with the middle school value, each student at KLO is connected to an advisory teacher during M‐Block. M‐Block is a mentorship block held twice a week through which teachers provide each child with a caring, warm, and friendly advocate who help the student to feel capable, be connected, and contribute to the KLO community. During M Block students take part in a variety of ac vi es including daily physical ac vi es and developing competency with 21st century skills and study skills. M‐Block teachers help students set goals and cope with academic challenges. Most administrivia (ie. report card & distribu on, photo purchases, fundraising collec ons, etc.) is also done during M‐Block classes.

TEAMING

Teacher teams are one of the most widely recognized features of a true middle school. Teaming is used to describe the way in which we organize instruc on in middle schools. Teaming is a collabora on between adults with varied exper se and the group of students they teach. Grade 7 students will be taught their core subjects by a team of teachers who will get to know them well. They will monitor student progress, a endance, and work ethic, and communicate this informa on to parents and students.

GOAL STATEMENTS

CENTRAL OKANAGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Each Central Okanagan School District student (K‐12) will provide evidence of being a learner, thinker, innovator, collaborator and contributor.

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL

The staff, students and parents of École KLO Middle School are currently collabora ng to develop the 2015/2016 school goal.

Change in Address?

Please let the school know if you have moved or changed telephone numbers over the summer. Please also inform us if your emergency contacts have changed. It is important that we are able to communicate with the home, whether for school related issues or in emergency situa ons. Please send changes to Carolyn Bazin ([email protected]) or drop off a note at the office.

KLO Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a school

community which:

honours diversity,

fosters crea vity,

The middle school program is designed to meet the unique needs of the early adolescent. Middle schools were created to help the adolescent successfully move through this important stage of life.

For a school to be successful, students, staff and parents must be commi ed to a clearly defined set of core values. The Associa on for Middle Level Educa on has developed a set of core values which characterize developmentally responsive middle schools. These values provide direc on for school programs and the establishment of a school climate in which each student may have the opportunity to grow as an individual and reach an op mum level of academic, ar s c, athle c and personal success. At École KLO Middle School, we strive to establish an atmosphere that supports the core values characterized by all developmentally responsive middle schools.

DEVELOPMENTALLY RESPOSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY:

Educators commi ed to young adolescents

A shared vision

High expecta ons for all

An adult advocate for every child

Family and community partnerships

A posi ve school climate

THEREFORE, DEVELOPMENTALLY RESPONSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS PROVIDE:

Curriculum that is challenging, integra ve and exploratory

Varied teaching and learning approaches

Assessment and evalua on that promote learning

Flexible organiza onal structures

Programs and policies that foster health, wellness and safety

MIDDLE SCHOOL VALUES ADVISEMENT & TEAMING ADVISEMENT (M‐Block)

Keeping in alignment with the middle school value, each student at KLO is connected to an advisory teacher during M‐Block. M‐Block is a mentorship block held twice a week through which teachers provide each child with a caring, warm, and friendly advocate who help the student to feel capable, be connected, and contribute to the KLO community. During M Block students take part in a variety of ac vi es including daily physical ac vi es and developing competency with 21st century skills and study skills. M‐Block teachers help students set goals and cope with academic challenges. Most administrivia (ie. report card & distribu on, photo purchases, fundraising collec ons, etc.) is also done during M‐Block classes.

TEAMING

Teacher teams are one of the most widely recognized features of a true middle school. Teaming is used to describe the way in which we organize instruc on in middle schools. Teaming is a collabora on between adults with varied exper se and the group of students they teach. Grade 7 students will be taught their core subjects by a team of teachers who will get to know them well. They will monitor student progress, a endance, and work ethic, and communicate this informa on to parents and students.

KLO Mission Statement

Our mission is to create a school

community which:

honours diversity,

fosters crea vity,

encourages adaptability, and

celebrates learning.

LEARNING ASSISTANCE

Not every student experiences success in a regular learning situa on due to prior knowledge, skill levels, learning styles or individual differences. The learning assistance teacher coordinates the learning assistance program to help meet the learning needs of students who are academically performing below expecta ons.

COUNSELING

KLO has one trained counselor who will provide counseling support for students and parents.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

Our Aboriginal students are provided with support through our Aboriginal advocates. Support is provided during class me as well as through a Homework Program held in the morning and at lunch.

CAREER LIFE PROGRAMS & HEALTH AND CAREER EDUCATION

Career Life Programs provide student with the opportunity to explore a variety of career choices and expand their interests. Project placements, guest speakers, Take Our Kids to Work Day, and snapshot presenta ons are a few of the ways that students can take part. Also, the Health and Career Educa on Program is taught to all grades during designated HACE days three mes throughout the school year.

WIN (Whatever is Needed)

The WIN program is a program available for students who struggle to func on successfully in the regular classroom because of behavior or a endance concerns. This program provides classroom and out‐of‐class support to both the students and staff through a behavioral support teacher and a behavioral support CEA.

SCHOOL BASED TEAM

The School Based Team, comprised of the learning assistance teacher, school counselor, behavior support teacher, vice‐principals and other support staff, meet on a weekly basis to address the needs of specific students who have been refereed by a staff member.

RESOURCE SUPPORT

KLO offers a very unique program for our special needs students. Students are integrated into many of their classes.

SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS STUDENT FEES & PAYMENT Student fee payments and other purchases such as yearbooks and monthly lunch program orders will be made through the district online fee payment program. Please register by comple ng the following steps.

Step 1: Go to the KLO website at www.klo.sd23.bc.ca to access the Online Fee Payment link under Quick Links.

Step 2: Register by selec ng the “Get Started Now” and following the steps.

Step 3: A er you receive the confirma on email, please select the ‘click here’ op on, sign in and add each of your children to your household account.

Using School Cash Online to pay for school items is convenient, easy to use, and safe.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES Students will need to purchase the following basics:

Zippered binder

Lined and unlined paper

Pens, pencils, ruler, eraser and highlighters

A scien fic calculator

A binder or file system for keeping assignments organized at home

Your child may also wish to purchase the following op onal items:

Scissors, glue s ck, tape, pencil sharpener

Memory s ck for working between school/home computers

Gym Strip is needed for PE. Students will need a t‐shirt, runners (not skate shoes) and shorts or sweat pants. KLO Spirit Wear (shorts and a t‐shirt) can be purchased in September for $30.00.

A few other school supplies may be requested by classroom teachers; however, sufficient warning will be given to allow students the me to purchase these items.

Band Students

The band teachers will explain the options for choosing an instrument once classes are underway.

The KLO Learning Commons includes both the physical space of the library as well as the digital space available to our students.

The Learning Commons (LC) is located in the middle of the main building of our school. This space contains books for recrea onal reading as well as for comple ng class research, assignments and projects. Resources are available for our students in both English and French. The LC also houses 15 computers that students are able to access for academic purposes both during class me, as well as before school, at lunch and a er school. In addi on, students are encouraged to use the LC to work on homework, meet with partners/group member to complete projects, relax and read a book or view some of the many exhibi ons of learning that take place in the space!

In addi on, students are able to access online resources at any me by visi ng the LC page of the school website. Come on in or check us out online at h p://www.klo.sd23.bc.ca/.

STUDENT VOICE WHAT IS STUDENT VOICE?

Student Voice is a forum for students to discuss ways to make their school a be er place in which to learn. Through Student Voice students learn that their voice does ma er and that they can make a posi ve difference in their school. Student representa ves from all grades bring their ideas and opinions to work together with the principal and vice‐principal to:

Make a posi ve difference in the school

Discuss issues and concerns

Help achieve our school goals

Share ideas of how to make KLO a be er place to learn

The items discussed at Student Voice mee ngs must have some educa onal merit and be in our scope of change.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A STUDENT VOICE REPRESENTATIVE?

Student voice representa ves should have:

Effec ve note‐taking skills

Ac ve listening skills

Public speaking skills

Collabora ve skills

Crea vity and innova on skills

Cri cal thinking and problem solving skills

Excellent a endance

A desire to bring about posi ve educa onal change in their school

WHEN ARE THE MEETINGS?

Student Voice Representa ves will meet with Mrs. Ferguson during M‐Block at least once a month.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS (WEB)

WEB is a year long district‐wide transi on program built on the belief that students can help students succeed. It provides a common process to successfully ar culate students from elementary to middle school. The goals of WEB are:

To provide a structure in which students make real connec ons with each other

To guide grade 7 students toward both academic and social success in middle school

To provide 9th graders with leadership and mentorship opportuni es

To develop posi ve school climate and culture

COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT)

CAT leaders provide opportuni es for KLO students and staff to make a difference in our community, as well as developing a broader world vision. CAT leaders organize events and awareness campaigns throughout the school year that help posi vely impact the people in our local community and iden fied global causes

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

Environmental leaders work on ini a ves that will help connect students with the ecosystem they live in. Environmental leaders organize ini a ves and awareness campaigns throughout the school year.

The environmental leadership students work with community members and programs to help make our school and world a greener place.

École KLO Middle School strives to provide a suitable learning environment for all learners. Students who have been iden fied as gi ed will receive opportuni es to be challenged both in and out of the classroom. For more informa on about these enrichment opportuni es contact the learning assistance teacher.

GIFTED & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

LEARNING COMMONS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 – 10:18 am

Block A Block A Block A Block A Block A

10:28 ‐ 11:46 am

M‐Block Block B M‐Block Block B Block B

LUNCH

12:30 ‐ 1:48 pm

Block C Block C Block C Block C Block C

BREAK

1:58 ‐ 3:15 pm

Block D Block D Block D Block D Block D

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Students also receive recogni on for the following:

3.7 – 4.0 GPA Principal’s Select Honour Roll

3.0 – 3.69 GPA Honour Roll

2.8 – 2.99 GPA Honourable Men on

7 or more G’s / No N’s Work Ethic List of Dis nc on

5 or 6 G’s / no N’s Work Ethic Honour Roll

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORTING PROCEDURES

At École KLO Middle School , our repor ng procedures inform parents of what the student is able to do in rela on to the curriculum outlines, what areas of improvement are required, and what support is available to the student to assist in achieving these goals. Wri en comments are included with each report. These comments should provide you with specific informa on regarding your child’s progress. Students will receive three formal report cards and at least one interim report. The dates for these reports are listed on your calendar. At various mes throughout the year the school schedules conference days, but parents may arrange individual or group mee ngs with teachers to discuss academic and/or personal issues at any me.

École KLO Middle School staff have collabora vely designed a work ethic assessment rubric . This rubric allows students’ work ethic designa ons to be consistent in every class. In French immersion classes, a seventh category is also included which assesses the immersion students’ use of French during class.

WORK ETHIC SYMBOLS

The following symbols recognize a student’s a tude, behaviour, work habits and effort in each course.

G (Good) The student’s work ethic is at a superior level for the course.

S (Sa sfactory) The student’s work ethic is at a sa sfactory level for the course.

N (Needs Improvement) The student’s work ethic is in need of improvement.

LETTER GRADE SYMBOLS

The following symbols recognize a student’s progress related to the curriculum standards in each course.

A The student demonstrates excellent or outstanding performance in rela on to expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. (86 – 100% GPA 4.0)

B The student demonstrates very good performance in rela on to expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. (73 – 85% GPA 3.0)

C+ The student demonstrates good performance in rela on to expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. (67 – 72% GPA 2.5)

C The student demonstrates sa sfactory performance in rela on to expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. (60 – 66% GPA 2.0)

C‐ The student demonstrates minimally acceptable performance in rela on to expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. (50 – 59% GPA 1.0)

I (In Progress or Incomplete) The student, for a variety of reasons, is not demonstra ng minimally acceptable performance in rela on to the expected learning outcomes. An Ac on Plan and a

meline for conversion to a le er grade will be provided.

F (Failing) The student has not demonstrated, or is not demonstra ng, the minimally acceptable performance in rela on to the expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. The le er grade “F” may only be assigned if an “I” (In Progress) le er grade has been previously assigned for the course or subject and grade.

For a complete descrip on of KLO repor ng procedures as well as assessment rubrics, visit www.klo.sd23.bc.ca

The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is the officially recognized voice of parents at the school level. The PAC is composed of all parents registered in the school. School staff may be invited to PAC mee ngs. The PAC mee ng schedule is set yearly. Please see the school website and calendar for PAC mee ng dates each month. PAC discusses school issues of concern and organizes presenta ons and topics of interest to parents.

The role of the PAC is also to advise parents on how to present their individual con‐cerns to the school and to ensure that an appropriate procedure is in place so that these concerns are heard at the school or if required, at the district level. For your informa on the following process should be used:

APPEAL BYLAW #501

Parents and guardians of a student who is en tled to an educa onal program in SD#23 may appeal the decision of an employee of the school board which significantly affects the educa on, health or safety of a student. The following steps should be followed:

Step 1: Parent will meet with employee to solve the problem (ex. teacher).

Step 2: Parent will meet with the employee’s supervisor to solve the problem (ex. principal).

Step 3: Parent will meet with the superintendent or designate to solve the problem, (ex. director).

If at this point, the issue remains unsolved and the parent is not sa sfied, the parent has the right to a final appeal to the Board. Details of this process are available at the school.

This district policy is in place to help ensure that effec ve communica on is part of the problem solving process and that parents and schools work as partners in providing quality educa on to their students.

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many opportuni es for parents to become meaningfully involved in the educa onal process at École KLO Middle School. Any of the following areas would benefit from increased parent involvement:

Viewing Students Exhibi ons of Learning School Helpers Fundraising Coaches Phoning Commi ee Classroom Helpers Science Fair & Heritage Fair Judges Dance Chaperones Welcome Commi ee Readers & Scribes Field Trip Supervisors Career Speakers Club Sponsors Drivers Band Parent Group Environment Group Special Events Volunteers Fruit & Veggie Group Parent Advisory Council School Planning Council

Criminal Record Checks

All volunteers must undergo criminal record checks . If you are considering volunteering at any point at KLO, you are encouraged to complete a criminal record check in the office at your earliest convenience. A successful criminal record check is valid for three years.

Parents and community members are always welcome at KLO. Please contact the school if you would like to get in involved with one the of the many programs or groups. New volunteer opportuni es are communicated via the KLO Email List on an on‐going basis.

The School Planning Council (SPC) is made up of the principal, a teacher and three parent representa ves who have been elected by our PAC.

The SPC is an advisory body. The major responsibility of the SPC is to consult with the school community in developing, monitoring and reviewing school plans for improving student achievement. School Planning Council parent representa ves are elected at the September PAC mee ng.

SCHOOL PLANNING COUNCIL

STUDENT AGENDAS

Each student will be provided with a KLO Agenda that they are required to use each day. This agenda is used to record homework, test results, mee ngs, prac ces and items that were completed at school each day.

Students will receive instruc on on the most effec ve uses of the planning system. The agenda also serves as a way for parents to communicate with the school. Parents are encouraged to review the agenda weekly with their child.

The agenda uses a onTRAC© system: Think‐Record‐Act‐Check. Think about what you want to accomplish. Record your to do list. Act according to the your plan. Check off tasks once they have been accomplished.

You can find out more about the onTRAC© system at www.premier.ca.

Students who have lost their agenda can purchase a new one for $6.00 at the main office.

Please be sure that any special concerns regarding the custodianship of your child is brought to the a en on of the school. Please make an appointment with a counsellor or administrator to discuss custodial considera ons a er a divorce or other legal ac on. Also, please bring a copy of any per nent legal documents with you. Name changes can also be detailed at that me.

GUARDIANSHIP

HALL LOCKERS & LOCKS

Each KLO student is assigned a locker and a school combina on lock. All lockers and locks are rented to students. Personal locks are not permi ed. Student lockers remain the property of the school and the school retains access to the lockers throughout the year. There is no obliga on to use a locker (which is school district property). If students choose to use a locker, they do so under certain condi ons, including that the locker may only be used for school purposes, and that the locker is at all mes subject to search by school officials. Lost locks will be replaced at a cost of $5.00 and locks will be exchanged at a cost of $1.00. Students should not share their combina ons with anyone, including best friends. All posters/pictures put up in lockers must be appropriate to a school se ng and must be removed at the end of the year. Any offensive and/or sugges ve materials will be removed by school staff.

HOMEWORK

Students are required to do all of their homework. Homework is not just prac ce that is assigned in class to be completed at home. It is also: studying for tests and quizzes; reviewing assignments; organizing and filing work; reading fic on and non‐fic on, re‐reading content materials and notes; prac cing skills learned in class. If a student is absent for one or two days, he or she is

encouraged to contact a classmate or individual teachers to find out about missed work. A student is responsible to complete assignments and ac vi es missed during an absence.

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURES ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

If a student feels ill at school, he or she should ask the classroom teacher for permission to go to the office. Someone will contact a parent/guardian. For safety reasons it is important that students do not use their cell phones to call home as an adult in the building needs to know when students are not feeling well.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR EXTENDED ABSENCES

Teachers are not responsible for providing work in advance to students who miss school due to vaca ons taken during school me. If parents choose to take a student out of school, the many daily classroom ac vi es they miss cannot be duplicated through worksheets or assignments. The student may well have cultural or travel experiences during such absences which contribute to overall development, but it is unavoidable that school work will suffer. Before leaving and upon returning, parents should contact their child’s teachers to discuss the impact this absence will have on their individual child’s progress. Teacher contact informa on and websites can be accessed via www.klo.sd23.bc.ca.

FIELD TRIPS

During the school year, your child may go on a field trip. Field trips may be organized to enhance the curriculum, to par cipate in an athle c or arts event, or build school culture. To go on a field trip, students must bring a signed parent permission form to their teacher. A scan of the form may be emailed or faxed to the teacher. Text, phone or email messages that grant permission are not sufficient. The school’s code of conduct applies on all field trips.

SAFETY DRILLS

École KLO Middle School staff and students take part in fire drills six mes each year. A lockdown drill and an earthquake drill are also scheduled once during the year. Students are expected to follow procedures explained in detail to them by their classroom teachers.

BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS

For safety reasons, students are required to walk their bicycles and skateboards on and off school property. A bicycle rack is provided beside the portables in a fenced area. Students should ensure that their bicycles are individually locked up inside the fenced area. The gate will be locked at 9:00 am and unlocked

at 3:15 pm every day. The school cannot assume any responsibility for loss or damage to bicycles. Skateboards must be stored in students’ lockers during the day. Helmets must be worn at all mes.

CARE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Students should not bring valuables to school. Students should leave wallets, money, jewelry, etc. in their hall lockers when taking PE. All student property should be labeled. Neither École KLO Middle School nor Central Okanagan School District has insurance to cover the loss by the or damage of personal property. Although supervision by staff and the coopera on of students decreases the possibility of the , students are advised to leave valuables at home and to ensure that personal property le in school is covered by their own insurance. This includes band instruments and bicycles. The school will not be held responsible for any misplaced, lost or stolen items brought to school

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTRA‐CURRICULAR AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXTRA‐CURRICULAR POLICY

Academic Responsibili es

At École KLO Middle School we consider our young people to be students first and members of teams, clubs and other extra‐curricular programs second. A student’s effort, a tude and behaviour should be maintained at a “G” or “S” in all of his or her courses. If a teacher feels that a student’s effort, a tude, or behaviour is not acceptable, they can approach the administra on about placing the student on proba on. A student who is placed on proba on may prac ce but will not be allowed to par cipate in any games, produc ons, concerts, etc. The students will remain on proba on un l the teacher, sponsor, and administra on decide that his or her effort, a tude, and behaviour are sa sfactory.

Serious Offenses

Viola on of the provisions of the Code of Conduct regarding alcohol, drugs and other serious offenses may, in addi on to suspension from school, lead to dismissal from extra‐curricular programs. Parents will be no fied by the administra on. If a viola on involving serious offences occurs on a trip, the offending student will be returned home immediately (circumstances permi ng) with the expenses charged to the parents. Smoking while involved in an extra‐curricular ac vity will be dealt with as though it had occurred on school grounds and dismissal from the extra‐curricular program may result.

Qui ng of an Extra‐Curricular Program

A student joining an extra‐curricular program is making a commitment to that team, club or produc on. If a student quits a team, club or produc on without the sponsor's consent, then he or she shall not be allowed to join other teams, clubs or produc ons, etc. for the remainder of the next season or un l a successful appeal has been made.

School A endance and Extra‐Curricular Programs

If a student is ill or has an unexcused absence for any of his or her classes in a day, the student cannot par cipate in any extra‐curricular ac vi es on the same day.

Fees for Extra‐Curricular Programs

In order to help cover the cost of our extra‐curricular programs, it may be necessary to charge a fee for par cipa on in extra‐curricular ac vi es.

Appeals rela ng to Extra‐Curricular Programs

If students feel they have been treated unfairly or that there are special circumstances that should be considered then they can appeal to the Principal.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY

All students must wear appropriate gym strip for Physical Educa on class at École KLO Middle School. This includes a t‐shirt, shorts or sweat pants and running shoes or cross trainers (not skate shoes). Further, students are asked to have a separate pair of

running shoes that they use in PE class, not the street shoes that they wear at school. Students must dress appropriately for rainy and cold weather. Students must wear socks during PE classes. Spaghe straps, crop tops, and cut off shorts are not allowed. Students are not allowed to wear a shirt that shows their mid‐sec ons or shorts that show their undergarments. These policies are in place for both boys and girls at KLO.

Locks and lockers are provided for students to use during PE classes. Students are reminded to leave all valuables (watches, jewelry, and money) in their main school lockers. The school is not responsible for items le in and stolen from the change rooms. KLO sprit wear can be purchased from the Athle cs Department to be worn for PE class.

GREEN SCHOOL

École KLO Middle School staff and students con nue to work to make KLO a greener school every year. KLO encourages green prac ces such as: walking, biking, rolling, bussing or car pooling to school; the reduc on of energy use by turning off lights; compos ng organic materials; recycling paper, cans, boxes and other recyclable materials; using reusable containers for lunches and snacks; and ac vely par cipa ng in “green” ini a ves throughout the year.

HEALTHY CHOICES

We try to ensure that all food and beverage items sold at Clawsco (the school store), in the vending machines and in the hot lunch program meet the Ministry of Educa on Guidelines Food and Beverage Sales in BC. See the school website for updated informa on about food choices at KLO on the school website.

Students who bring their own snacks and lunches to school are encouraged to bring healthy choices. The consump on of beverages with extremely high contents of caffeine and sugar are strongly discouraged as they can have a nega ve effect an adolescent’s ability to focus on his/her learning.

LUNCH OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS

Bring your lunch

Purchase items from CLAWSCO

Sign up for the Lunch Program

Purchase items from the vending machines

If a student forgets his/her lunch he or she should let a staff member know. The staff member will find some food for the student. We do not want our students to go hungry!

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL BULLYING POLICY

École KLO Middle School aspires to be a bully‐free community for all. The KLO staff does not accept bullying as a “normal” part of growing up. Everybody deserves the right to be safe at school. Bullying behaviours contradict the rights and responsibili es of the students at our school. Unfortunately, despite the many proac ve programs and policies that exist at KLO to prevent bullying, at mes, some adolescents choose to engage in bullying type behaviours. Bullying is a serious ma er and will be dealt with in a serious manner.

As parents it is important to support your child if s/he is being bullied. If your child reports seeing or is the vic m of bullying please do the following:

Stay calm.

Let your child know that the school and his/her parents will work together to resolve the issue.

Find out what happened.

If the bullying was on‐line, print the evidence.

Contact KLO’s Behavior Interven on Teacher Mr. Ellio (nathen.ellio @sd23.bc.ca) 250‐870‐5130

School staff have had lots of experience dealing with bullying issues. A course of ac on will be discussed and followed in order to resolve the issue.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying is an act that inten onally causes harm. It can be physical, rela onal or emo onal. Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things to have power over another person. It is a form of overt and aggressive behavior that is inten onal, hur ul, and repeated. Bullying takes many forms: name calling, threatening, excluding, hi ng, teasing, in mida ng etc. Cyber‐bullying also takes many forms: ou ng, exclusion, impersona on, stalking, flaming, harassment etc.

Bullying by defini on is an on‐going and repe ve act. Bullying can have very serious consequences and effects. It is important to talk to your child about the seriousness of bullying and the importance of repor ng it immediately.

At mes bullying is confused with rude behavior. Bullying and rudeness are not the same thing. Some examples of rude behavior are accidentally bumping into someone in the hallway, reac ng rudely to a surprising situa on, commen ng on a surprising situa on, non‐directed laughing in a group etc. Rude behaviours are also not acceptable behaviours and are addressed when reported.

WHAT IF I AM BULLIED?

Walk away.

Go somewhere safe.

Report to an adult at school.

Tell a teacher or administrator.

See the counselor.

Email an adult on staff.

Send a note.

Send a friend.

Tell his/her parents.

Don’t ignore his/her feelings.

Don’t hide the issue.

Check out these web site for help:

www.iamsafe.ca

www.bullyfree.com

www.cyber p.ca

www.wiredsafety.org

www.socialsafety.org

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

School Hours—School starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 3:15 pm. Some of the school & city busses arrive at 8:00 am and the school is open for students at this me. The school office is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The school building is closed at 4:00 pm except for those students involved in programs that are scheduled a er hours such as prac ces/rehearsals.

Late Arrival Procedures—Students are ex‐pected to arrive at school on me. When students are unavoidably late, they must report to the office, sign in and obtain a signature and late stamp in their agenda that will allow them to a end their classes. Parents are requested to phone the school or to provide a note.

Leaving Early Procedures— Students need‐ing to leave early should come with a note excusing him/her with the me of neces‐sary departure. They present the note to the classroom teacher who will send them to the office to sign out.

Student Absence— A parent or guardian should call the school and report a student absence. Someone is available to answer the phone from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. If the office is closed a message can be le re‐por ng the absence. When students are absent with no phone call or prior no ce from parents excusing their absence, the school will phone to confirm the absence is excused. It is very important to no fy the school if a student will be away.

The purpose of the KLO Code of Conduct is to maintain a safe, caring, and orderly environment for student learning. The Code of Conduct applies to any student:

on school property

Attending any school or school‐sponsored activity

whose behaviour at any time or place, including to and from school as well as online, has an effect on the school environment or student learning.

Expectations

The École KLO Middle School Code of Conduct promotes the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code respecting the rights of individuals in accordance with the law. All par‐ticipants in school business, activities or events shall conduct themselves in a manner that does not contravene the BC Human Rights Code and its basic principles of respect and fairness. No person shall discriminate against another based on race, colour, ancestry, gender or sexual orientation within the school environment or through the school system and its related function through publication or in accommodation, service or facility.

At École KLO Middle School, we value and agree to conduct ourselves in a manner that creates a school community which:

honours diversity,

fosters creativity

encourages adaptability, and

celebrates learning

At École KLO Middle School, our students have a right to an education that enables them to become personally fulfilled and publicly useful. They also have a responsibility to com‐ply with the school rules and with the Code of Conduct.

Students Right & Responsibilities Students have the right to learn & the responsibility to

actively participate and be responsible learners. Students have the right to be respected & the responsi‐

bility to respect others (not to bully, tease, pick on, or harass others).

Students have the right to be safe & the responsibility to behave in a safe manner and to protect the safety of others.

Students have the right to privacy and security of per‐sonal space & the responsibility to respect the property and privacy of others (students, staff and community).

Students have the right to use student equipment and property & the responsibility to use the equipment and property according to all applicable rules and with care and respect.

Violations of the Code of Conduct We recognize that most members of our school community conduct themselves in a positive and responsible manner. From time to time, violations of the Code of Conduct will occur, and when these infrequent violations occur, parents/guardians will be contacted. Violations of the Code of Con‐duct that are minor are dealt with in a variety of ways, in‐cluding meetings with students, school staff and parents. As students move through the grades in middle school there is a higher expectation of responsibility, therefore conse‐quences for violations of the code of conduct may vary from grades 7 through 9. Special considerations may apply to students with special needs if they are unable to comply with the Code of Conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioral nature.

The following are examples of major and serious violations of the Code of Conduct and do not constitute an exhaustive list.

Major Offences

repeat offender of minor offences

willful disobedience

entering into a power struggle with an adult

inappropriate touching/language

spi ng/gleeking

leaving campus without permission

involvement as a witness or par cipa ng in a serious offence

tampering with the property of others

Serious Offences

pain or injury to another person (bullying, teasing, tripping, in mida ng, harassing, pushing, swearing)

The use of physical violence, verbal threats, bullying or any other forms of harassment (including sexual and racial) in or around the school

The use of technology (cell phones, tex ng, internet, e‐mail etc.) to bully, discriminate or harass another individual or group

Bringing weapons or poten ally dangerous items to school

Causing a false fire alarm or tampering with fire ex nguishers

Being under the influence of, or in possession of, drugs including tobacco or alcohol , or drug para‐phernalia, while at the school or at school func ons

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT CONTINUED Serious Offences Con nued...

Causing willful damage (vandalism) to school property, or the property of staff or students

Willful disobedience of school staff

The use of offensive language towards school staff or other students in or around the school

The the of school property or the property of others

Truancy, or unexcused absences (includes leaving the school grounds without permission)

Bomb threats

Possible Consequences for Viola ng the

Code of Conduct

a end a mee ng with staff member(s) and in most cases, with parent(s) to discuss both a plan to improve behaviour and the consequence (parent will view a copy of reflec on form that was completed by the student)

complete an assignment (including any related worksheets, classroom sessions, counselling or referral to outside agencies)

accept the consequence as agreed upon When appropriate, students are given the opportunity to make amends for their misbehaviour.

definite or indefinite suspension

For the sake of the safety of the en re KLO Middle School community, students are encourage to report viola ons of the Code of Conduct to school staff. The staff will take all reasonable steps to prevent retalia on

against a student who has reported a viola on of the Code of Conduct. This document is regularly revised in consulta on with staff, parents and students.

All middle schools in School District 23 have a set of common policies, which help promote the healthy growth and development of students.

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to be well groomed and wear clothing appropriate for the ac vi es of the day. This means that clothing or accessories that are distrac ng, disrup ve, or present a hazard to the student or others are not to be worn. Low pants, low cut tops, short skirts or shorts, thin straps, bare shoulders or backs, beach wear or anything that shows skin between the top and the bo om ar cles of clothing are not to be worn at school. Clothing or jewelry with references to drugs, alcohol, sex, prejudice or profanity is not permi ed. Footwear must be worn at all mes. Head gear is not to be worn in school and outside jackets and backpacks are to be le in lockers. Gym Strip consis ng of a t‐shirt, shorts or sweat pants and runners (not skate shoes) is needed for PE.

Please note:

Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be required to remove that clothing or cover up with appropriate clothing.

Parents of students who must be reminded repeatedly to remove or cover up inappropriate

clothing will be no fied. A consequence for repeated infrac ons of the dress code may be implemented.

If a student con nues to wear inappropriate clothing, that student receives a suspension for repeated defiance. The length of the suspension is dependent on the individual student’s discipline record.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOURS

It is not appropriate for middle school students to display behaviours of a roman c or sexual nature at school.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All visitors to the school must report to the office and state their reason for visi ng the school. Visitors should not be in the halls without permission. Students are asked to make arrangements to meet their friends who do not a end KLO off the school property a er school hours.

CLOSED CAMPUS

All middle schools in the Central Okanagan School District are closed campuses. Once students have arrived to KLO in the morning, students may not leave the school campus at any me during the school day. The college campus, adjacent mini mall, church property, and any surrounding residen al private property are off limits to KLO students during school hours. Students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible members of the surrounding community, including to and from school. Students who go home for lunch are required to bring a note of permission from their parents. This permission does not extend to friends.

TECHNOLOGY POLICY

Students using computers and laptops at school are expected to use laptops and computers responsibly and in compliance with the Central Okanagan School District Student Network Account and Internet Agreement (see back page); the Student Acceptable Use Guidelines; and the Central Okanagan School District Code of Conduct. Students may only use computers for ac vi es that are specified or approved by an École KLO Middle School staff member or teacher‐on‐call. All use, content and language must be appropriate for school. Students may not download so ware from the internet. Students who damage computers or laptops on purpose or due to irresponsible use will be responsible for any repairs that are required. Consequences for viola on of any of the agreements listed above will be determined on an individual basis.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

When accessing electronic communica on systems and social media, students are expected to:

demonstrate appropriate digital ci zenship, both during and outside of school hours.

prac ce safe online behaviour and report any inappropriate communica on or distribu on of harmful material to an adult immediately.

respect the privacy of others including, but not limited to, the sharing of photos, videos and personal informa on.

ensure that personal use of electronic devices neither interferes with, nor distracts from, their learning or the learning of others.

CODE OF CONDUCT CONTINUED MOBILE DEVICES

Teachers have the professional autonomy to permit or deny the use of personal electronic devices (this includes cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, IPODs, any other listening devices and personal computers) in their classroom at any me. The school will not be held responsible for any misplaced, lost or stolen items brought to school or once the items have been confiscated as a result of inappropriate use. Instances where another student’s device is taken, or used, without permission or damaged may be treated as the or vandalism of personal property. Students responsible for such offences may be required to reimburse the cost of the repair or replacement of those devices.

There are escala ng consequences for the inappropriate use of technology:

1st Offense: Item is confiscated and taken to the behavior room. The item is returned to the student at the end of the day.

2nd Offense: Item is confiscated and taken to the behavior room. Parent is no fied.

3rd Offense: Item will be confiscated. Student receives a digital suspension for repeated defiance. The length of the digital suspension is dependent on the individual student’s discipline record.

PICTURE OR VIDEO TAKING

Due to privacy issues, the only students who are permi ed to take pictures or video at school are those students doing so for educa onal purposes under a teacher’s supervision. Permission must be given by both the classroom teacher and the student for such purposes.

Any online sharing of such images shall only take place under the teacher’s discre on and with parent permission. Students unable to respect the privacy of others may have their devices confiscated and images deleted.

SMOKING, E‐CIGARETTES, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Cigare e smoking is a health hazard both for the smoker and anyone in the vicinity of the smoke. It is illegal for anyone under the age of sixteen to be in possession of cigare es. This means that smoking in not permi ed anywhere within the school, on school grounds or within sight of the school. Students may not smoke at any school sponsored field trip or ac vity. Cigare es, vaporizers, e‐cigare es and other smoking paraphernalia are not permi ed at school. All middle schools in the Central Okanagan School District are part of drug free zones. This means that there is no tolerance for students in possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or drugs or alcohol being used or distributed at school or anywhere within the school’s drug free zone. This includes any school sponsored field trip or ac vity. Offenders in a drug free zone can expect a maximum school suspension, RCMP involvement including a fine and a possibility of criminal charges.

LASER POINTERS Laser pointers are not to be brought to school and will be confiscated. TRUANCY Truancy is defined as being absent from school without a valid reason. Students absent from class without permission are truant. Truancy is a serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly by the school. A endance is taken every period. Absences from school should occur only for valid reasons.

LEARNERS

COLLABORATORS

CONTRIBUTORS

By the end of their middle school years, all learners at École KLO Middle School will demonstrate understanding of, and be competent with, 21st century skills as iden fied by the Central Okanagan School District A ributes of a Learner. The five a ributes are: Learner, Thinker, Innovator, Collaborator and Contributor.

SCHOOLGOAL

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WATCHFORITINSEPTEMBER

2015‐2016 SCHOOL THEME:

KLOHA: Surf the wave of SUCCESS!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Fall Sports: Gr 7 & 9 volleyball Gr 8 rugby Cross-country running Gr 8 & 9 field hockey

31 WEB Leadership Train-ing 8:30am-12:00pm

1 WEB Leadership Training 8:30am-12:00pm

2 3 WEB Gr. 7 Orientation Day

4 5

6 7 8 Opening Day Dismissal 11:45 am Staff meeting 1:00 pm

9 M4567 10 M1234 11 M5671 City bus assembly

12

13 14 2M34 CLAWSCO Opens

15 5671 16 2M34 17 5671 Band Instrument Rentals 6:00 pm

18 234 Early dismissal Day At 12:18 pm MyBC Ed Training

19

20 WEB Retreat

21 5M67 WEB Retreat PAC Meeting 7:00pm Grade 7 Parent info Session 6:00-7:00pm

22 1234 23 5M67 24 1234 Sept/Oct lunch forms due School Photo Day

25 5671 26

27 28 2M34 Sept/Oct lunch program begins

29 5671 30 2M34 Terry Fox Run Red & White Spirit Day

September 2015

This month some things to watch for include: interims, spirit days, iWalk week ac vi es, the Halloween for Hunger campaign , start of intramurals...

WATCHFORITINOCTOBER

The a ributes of collaborator, contributor, learner, thinker and innovator will be a focus of mentorship block. The a ributes will also be integrated in a variety of in‐class and out‐of‐class ac vi es.

5ATTRIBUTES


1 5671 2 2345 3

4 5 6M71 Gr 7 WEB assembly

6 2345 7 6M71 8 2345 9 Implementation Day Schools closed

10

11 12 Thanksgiving Day

13 6712 14 3M45 15 6712 16 3456 17

18 19 7M12 PAC Meeting 6:30pm

20 3456 21 712 Early Dismissal 1:17pm Parent/Teacher Conferences 4-7pm

22 345 Early Dismissal 1:17pm Parent/Teacher Conferences 2-4pm

23 Pro D Day

24

25 26 6M71 D.E.A.R

27 2345 28 6M71 Take Our Kids To Work Worksafe Assembly

29 2345 November lunch forms due at 9:00am Black & Orange Spirit Day

30 6712 Costume Spirit Day

31 Halloween

October 2015

Students at École KLO Middle School need to be good learners in all areas of school life. Students learn agenda and study skills during mentorship block. Students also learn about financial literacy and healthy lifestyle choices throughout the year.

LEARNER

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WATCHFORITINNOVEMBER

Joining a sports team is one of the many great ways to get involved at KLO Middle!


Winter sports: Gr 8 basketball Gr 9 basketball

2 3M45 3 6712 4 3M45 Gr.9 National Take Our Kids To Work Day (TOKTW)

5 6712 6 3456 7

8 9 7M12 10 3456 11 Remembrance Day Schools closed

12 HACE Day

13 HACE Day

14


17 3456 18 7M12 19 3456 20 7123 21

22 23 4M56 24 7123 25 4567 No M-Block Today

26 1234 December lunch forms due 9:00am WEB Elementary Assembly at George Pringle

27 5671 WEB Elementary Assembly at DWE

28

29

30 2M34 WEB Elementary Assembly at Casorso

November 2015

A collaborator understands that when working with people he/she needs to be flexible and share responsibility. Collaborators communicate clearly, follow agreed upon group roles and share the work to complete team and individual tasks.

COLLABORATOR

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WATCHFORITINDECEMBER


1 5671 WEB Elementary Assembly at South Kelowna

2 2M34 Term 1 ends Exhibitions of Learning WEB Elementary Assembly at Raymer

3 5671 Term 2 begins WEB Elementary Assembly at Peter Greer

4 2345 WEB Elementary Assembly at AS Matheson

5

6

7 6M71

8 2345 9 6M71 Gr.9 Jr. Achievement Economics for Success (am only)

10 2345 11 6712 12

13 14 3M45 Gr 7 WEB Assembly PAC Meeting 6:30pm

15 6712 16 345M Term 1 Report cards issued

17 6712 Toque & Scarf Spirit Day

18 3456 Red, White, & Green Spirit Day Winter WEB Assembly

19 Winter Break

20 21 Winter Break

22 Winter Break

23 Winter Break

24 Winter Break

25 Winter Break

26

27 28 Winter Break

29 Winter Break

30 Winter Break

31 Winter Break

December 2015

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WATCHFORITINJANUARY

Throughout the year KLO students are given many opportuni es to display their learning to both their peers and adults. Examples of these celebra ons include: heritage and science fairs, exhibi ons to peers in the classroom and Library Media Center, concerts, show and share events, art displays and community contests/challenges such as speech and engineering compe ons.

PRESENTATIONSOFLEARNING

These two school fairs are examples of exhibi ons of inquiry learning in which students inves gate topics which are interes ng and relevant to their own lives.


1 Winter Break

2

3 4 M712 School re-opens CLAWSCO Re-opens No lunch program this week

5 3456 6 7M12 7 3456 January lunch forms due

8 7123 PJ Spirit Day

9

10 11 4M56 January lunch program begins

12 7123 13 4M56 Gr.8 Jr. Achievement Dollars with Sense (am only)

14 7123 15 4567 16

17 18 1M23 Class Science Fair PAC Meeting 6:30pm

19 4567 Class Science Fair

20 1M23 Class Science Fair



23

24 25 5M67 26 1234 27 5M67 28 123 Early dismissal 1:17pm Parent/teacher conferences 4-7pm February lunch forms 9:00am due

29 4567 Semester 1 ends

30

31

January 2016

A contributor is someone who, through his/her passions and talents, does their best to protect the environment and be a posi ve member of his/her community and the world. Contributors do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. A contributor is someone who volunteers for things and says: “How can I help?”

CONTRIBUTOR

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WATCHFORITINFEBRUARY

KLO Middle is proud to be a Green School. We are currently working on achieving Earth V status! KLO Middle students both

organize and contribute to our local community through a variety of events and campaigns during the school year.


Late Winter sports: Gr 7 basketball Gr 8 volleyball Heart-O-Grams Sales Feb. 1-9

1 1M23 Semester 2 begins Feb lunch program begins

2 4567 3 1M23 4 4567 5 1234 6

7 8 Family Day

9 5671 10 HACE Day

11 HACE Day

12 2345 Red, White, and Pink Spirit Day Heart-O-Grams delivered

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16 2345 17 6M71 18 2345 19 Pro D Day

20

21 22 6M71 23 2345 24 6M71 25 2345 March lunch forms due 9:00am

26 6712 27

28 29 3M45 March lunch program begins

February 2016

KLO Middle students and staff are always looking for ways to connect to the community. Events such as the Living Library, career spotlights, guest speakers and classroom presenters are just some the ways we encourage parents and community members to become involved at KLO. Please visit the school website (www.klo.sd23.bc.ca) for more informa on.

KLO&COMMUNITY

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WATCHFORITINMARCH


Spring sports: Gr 7 field hockey Track & Field Golf

1 6712 2 3M45 Show and Share

3 6712 4 3456 Spaghetti Bridge Contest

5


8 3456 9 7M12 Term 2 ends

10 3456 Term 3 begins

11 7123 Last day of classes before spring break

12 Spring Break

13 14 Spring Break

15 Spring Break

16 Spring Break

17 Spring Break

18 Spring Break

19

20 21 Spring Break

22 Spring Break

23 Spring Break

24 Spring Break

25 Good Friday

26

27 28 Easter Monday Schools closed

29 4567 School reopens

30 1M23

31 4567 April lunch forms due 9:00am

March 2016

The students and staff at KLO Middle have amazing spirit. We have a variety of spirit days and themed assemblies as well as school‐wide involvement in student lead ini a ves and campaigns. This is just one more reason is KLO is a great place to learn and a fun place to be!

KLOSPIRIT

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WATCHFORITINAPRIL


1 1234

2

3 4 5M67 April lunch program begins

5 1234 6 5M67 7 1234 8 5671 9

10

11 2M34 WEB Elementary Assembly at South Kelowna

12 5671 WEB Elementary Assembly at Casorso

13 2M34 WEB Elementary Assembly at Raymer

14 5671 WEB Elementary Assembly at George Pringle

15 2345 WEB Elementary Assembly at DWE

16

17

18 6M71 PAC Meeting 6:30pm WEB Elementary Assembly at AS Matheson

19 2345 20 6M71 WEB Elementary Assembly at Peter Greer

21 2345 22 6712 23

24 25 3M45 WEB Gr 7 Assembly

26 6712 27 HACE Day

28 HACE Day May lunch forms due 9:00am

29 3456 30

April 2016

An Innovator thinks crea vely and always tries to look at a problem or idea in a new way. Innovators take ini a ve to think about things differently and make things be er.

INNOVATOR

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WATCHFORITINMAY


1 2 7M12 May-June 2nd lunch program begins

3 3456 4 7M12 5 3456 6 7123 7

8 9 4M56 10 7123 11 4M56 12 7123 13 4567 14


17 4567 18 1M23 19 Track & Field Day

20 4567 21

22 23 Victoria Day

24 1234 25 5M67 26 1234 27 5671 28

29 30 2M34 31 5671

May 2016

A Thinker is open to new ideas and builds knowledge by using a variety of resources and reflec ng on his/her own thinking. Thinkers believe in their ability to solve problems and make good decisions and use their knowledge experience gained to make future decisions.

THINKER

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WATCHFORITINJUNE


1 2M34 2 5671 June lunch forms due 9:00am

3 2345 4

5 6 6M71 June lunch program begins PAC Meeting 6:30pm

7 2345 8 6M71 Athletic Awards Assembly

9 2345 10 6712 11

12 FRAL 9 Exams this week

13 3M45 14 6712 15 3M45 16 6712 17 3456 18

19 20 7M12 21 345M Term 3 ends Lunch program ends

22 Grade 8 Presentations of L earning Day CLAWSCO—Closed

23 Grade 9 Presentations of Learning Day

24 Grade 7 Presentations of Learning Day

25

26 27 POL Completion Day

28 POL Completion Day

29 Report Cards Issued

30 Administrative Day No classes

June 2016

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