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SCHOOL CALENDAR

PARENT HANDBOOK

3130 Gordon Drive

Kelowna, BC

V1W 3M4

Principal: Raquel Steen

Vice-Principal: Rob Aviani

Phone: (250) 870-5106

Fax: (250) 870-5006

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

Jenna Mick

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

KLO STAFF DIRECTORY on our website. The directory includes a list of phone numbers as well as links to email

The best way to stay informed about events at École

KLO Middle School is to visit our website. Our web-

site includes school information, student policy, the

school calendar, important links, parent information

and resources and student contests and opportuni-

ties.

We also encourage all parents to subscribe to the

KLO Email List to stay informed about upcoming

school events, volunteer opportunities and other

important information. Joining is easy. Simply go to

our website. Find the KLO Email List icon at the

bottom of the home page. Click JOIN and enter your

email address and information.

Central Okanagan School District information, poli-cy, procedures, resources, athletics, and events can be found at http://www.sd23.bc.ca/

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

Registration, Records and Fees

Registration/Change of Address/Contact

Information

MS. CAROLYN BAZIN [email protected]

School Fees MS. LISA MAYNE [email protected]

Student absences Mrs. CAMILLE HARKINS [email protected]

Student Specific Program Inquiries/Concerns

Learning Assistance MS. CAROLYN HAYES [email protected]

Bullying & Behaviour Issues MR. NATHEN ELLIOTT [email protected]

Aboriginal Student Support MRS. JACKIE WESTGATE MRS. VALERIE DOWN

[email protected] [email protected]

Social & Emotional Well-being MS. JOAN EWING [email protected]

Resource Program MS. QUINCY KELLY [email protected]

Lunch Program MRS. CATHIE PAVLIK [email protected]

SPECIFIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Library Media Center & Learning Commons MRS. WYTNER OAKES [email protected]

Athletic Department & Sports Teams MR. BEN FECHT [email protected]

Music Program MR. CHRIS PERRY [email protected]

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

Hockey Program MR. SEBASTIEN VALOIS [email protected]

Yearbook MR. SCOTT HAYHURST [email protected]

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

WEB Program MME CHERYL GAGNE [email protected]

Community Action Leadership MS. DEBORAH HOLMES [email protected]

Environmental Leadership MME MICHELLE HAMILTON [email protected]

ADMISTRATIVE TEAM

Principal MRS. RAQUEL STEEN [email protected]

Vice-Principal MR. ROB AVIANI [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 suc-cessfully move through this important stage of life.

For a school to be successful, students, staff and parents must be com-mitted to a clearly defined set of core values. The Association for Middle Level Education has developed a set of core values which characterize de-velopmentally responsive middle schools. These values provide direction 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 optimum level of academic, artistic, athletic and personal success. At École KLO Middle School, we strive to establish an atmosphere that sup-ports the core values characterized by all developmentally responsive mid-dle schools.

DEVELOPMENTALLY RESPOSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY:

Educators committed to young adolescents

A shared vision

High expectations for all

An adult advocate for every child

Family and community partnerships

A positive school climate

THEREFORE, DEVELOPMENTALLY RESPONSIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS PROVIDE:

Curriculum that is challenging, integrative and exploratory

Varied teaching and learning approaches

Assessment and evaluation that promote learning

Flexible organizational 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 con-nected 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 stu-dent to feel capable, be connected, and contribute to the KLO community. During M-Block students take part in a variety of activities including daily physical activities and developing competency with 21st century skills and study skills. M-Block teachers help students set goals and cope with academic challenges. Most adminis-trivia (ie. report card & distribution, pho-to purchases, fundraising collections, etc.) is also done during M-Block classes.

TEAMING

Teacher teams are one of the most wide-ly recognized features of a true middle school. Teaming is used to describe the way in which we organize instruction in middle schools. Teaming is a collabora-tion between adults with varied expertise 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, attendance, and work ethic, and communicate this information 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, collab-orator and contributor.

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL

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 identified by the Central Okanagan School District Attributes of a Learner. The five attributes are: Learner, Thinker, Innova-tor, Collaborator and Contributor.

Correspondingly, our sub goals are:

By the end of grade 7, all learners at KLO Middle School will demonstrate an under-standing of the School District 23 Attrib-utes of a Learner.

By the end of grade 8, all learners at KLO Middle School will demonstrate compe-tency as collaborators and a contributors as defined by the SD23 Attributes of a Learner.

By the end of grade 9, all learners at KLO Middle School will demonstrate compe-tency as thinkers and innovators as de-fined by the SD23 Attributes of a Learner.

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 situations. 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 creativity,

encourages adaptability, and

celebrates learning.

LEARNING ASSISTANCE

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

COUNSELING

KLO has one trained counselor who will provide counseling support for stu-dents and parents.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

Our Aboriginal students are provided with support through our Aboriginal advocates. Support is provided during class time as well as through a Home-work 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 vari-ety of career choices and expand their interests. Project placements, guest speakers, Take Our Kids to Work Day, and snapshot presentations are a few of the ways that students can take part. Also, the Health and Career Educa-tion Program is taught to all grades during designated HACE days three times throughout the school year.

WIN (Whatever is Needed)

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

SCHOOL BASED TEAM

The School Based Team, comprised of the learning assistance teacher, school counselor, behavior support teacher, vice-principal and other sup-port 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

For safety and efficiency reasons, we want to reduce the amount of cash & cheques

coming into our school. Fee payments and other purchases such as yearbooks and monthly lunch program orders can be made through the district online fee pay-ment program. Please register by com-pleting 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 selecting the “Get Started Now” and following the steps.

Step 3: After you receive the confirmation email, please select the ‘click here’ op-tion, 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 high-lighters

A scientific calculator

A binder or file system for keeping assignments organized at home

Your child may also wish to purchase the following optional items:

Scissors, glue stick, tape, pencil sharpener

Memory stick 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 re-quest by classroom teachers; however, sufficient warning will be given to allow students the time to purchase these items.

Band Students

The band teachers will explain the op-

tions 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 recreational reading as well as for completing class research, assignments and projects. Resources are availa-ble for our students in both English and French. The LC also houses 15 com-puters that students are able to access for academic purposes both during class time, as well as before school, at lunch and after school. In addition, 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 exhibitions of learning that take place in the space!

In addition, students are able to access online resources at any time by vis-iting the LC page of the school website. Come on in or check us out online at http://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 better place in which to learn. Through Student Voice students learn that their voice does matter and that they can make a positive difference in their school. Student repre-sentatives from all grades bring their ideas and opinions to work together with the principal and vice-principal to:

Make a positive difference in the school

Discuss issues and concerns

Help achieve our school goals

Share ideas of how to make KLO a better place to learn

The items discussed at Student Voice meetings must have some educational merit and be in our scope of change.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A STUDENT VOICE REPRESENTATIVE?

Student voice representatives should have:

Effective note-taking skills

Active listening skills

Public speaking skills

Collaborative skills

Creativity and innovation skills

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Excellent attendance

A desire to bring about positive educa-tional change in their school

WHEN ARE THE MEETINGS?

Student Voice Representatives will meet with an administrator during M-Block at least once a month.

LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS (WEB)

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

To provide a structure in which stu-dents make real connections 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 opportunities

To develop positive school climate and culture

COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (CAT)

CAT leaders provide opportunities for KLO students and staff to make a difference in our community, as well as developing a broader world vision. CAT leaders organ-ize events and awareness campaigns throughout the school year that help pos-itively impact the people in our local com-munity and identified global causes.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP

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

The environmental leadership students work with community members and pro-grams 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 identified as gifted will receive op-portunities to be challenged both in and out of the classroom. For more information about these enrichment opportunities contact the learning as-sistance teacher.

GIFTED & ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

LEARNING COMMONS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 –

10:19 am Block A Block A Block A Block A Block A

BREAK

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

1:57 -

3:15 pm Block D Block D Block D Block D Block D

Students also receive recognition 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 Mention

7 or more G’s / No N’s Work Ethic List of Distinction

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

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORTING PROCEDURES

At École KLO Middle School , our reporting procedures inform parents of what the student is able to do in relation to the curriculum outlines, what areas of improvement are required, and what support is available to the student to assist in achieving these goals. Written comments are included with each report. These comments should provide you with specific information 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 times throughout the year the school schedules conference days, but parents may arrange individual or group meetings with teachers to discuss academic and/or personal issues at any time.

École KLO Middle School staff have collaboratively designed a work ethic assessment rubric . This rubric allows students’ work ethic designa-tions 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 attitude, behaviour,

work habits and effort in each course.

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

course.

S (Satisfactory) The student’s work ethic is at a satisfactory

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 relation to expected learning outcomes for the course or subject and grade. (86 – 100% GPA 4.0)

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

C+ The student demonstrates good performance in relation to expected learning outcomes for the

course or subject and grade. (67 – 72% GPA 2.5)

C The student demonstrates satisfactory performance in relation to expected learning outcomes for

the course or subject and grade. (60 – 66% GPA 2.0)

C- The student demonstrates minimally acceptable performance in relation 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 demonstrating minimally

acceptable performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes. An Action Plan and a

timeline for conversion to a letter grade will be provided.

F (Failing) The student has not demonstrated, or is not demonstrating,

the minimally acceptable performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for the

course or subject and grade. The letter grade “F” may only be assigned if an “I” (In Progress)

letter grade has been previously assigned for the course or subject and grade.

For a complete descrip-

tion of KLO reporting

procedures as well as

assessment rubrics, visit

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 meetings. The PAC meeting schedule is set yearly. Please see the school website and calendar for PAC meeting dates each month. PAC discusses school issues of concern and organizes presentations and topics of interest to parents.

The role of the PAC is also to advise parents on how to present their individual concerns 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 lev-el. For your information the following process should be used:

APPEAL BYLAW #501

Parents and guardians of a student who is entitled to an educational program in SD#23 may appeal the decision of an employee of the school board which sig-nificantly affects the education, 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 prob-lem, (ex. director).

If at this point, the issue remains unsolved and the parent is not satisfied, 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 effective communication is part of the problem solving process and that parents and schools work as partners in providing quality education to their students.

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many opportunities for parents to become meaningfully involved in the educational process at École KLO Middle School. Any of the following areas would benefit from increased parent involve-ment:

Viewing Students Exhibitions of Learning

School Helpers

Fundraising

Coaches

Phoning Committee

Classroom Helpers

Science Fair & Heritage Fair Judges

Dance Chaperones

Welcome Committee

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 some point this school year, you are encouraged to complete a criminal record check in the office at your earliest convenience. A successful crimi-nal 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 opportunities 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 representatives 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 representatives are elected at the September PAC meeting.

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, meetings, practic-es and items that were completed at school each day.

Students will receive instruction on the most effective uses of the planning sys-tem. 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 on-TRAC© 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 attention of the school.

Please make an appointment with a coun-sellor or administrator to discuss custodi-al considerations after a divorce or other legal action. Also, please bring a copy of any pertinent legal documents with you. Name changes can also be detailed at that time.

GUARDIANSHIP

HALL LOCKERS & LOCKS

Each KLO student is assigned a locker

and a school combination lock. All

lockers and locks are rented to stu-

dents. Personal locks are not per-

mitted. Student lockers remain the

property of the school and the school

retains access to the lockers through-

out the year. There is no obligation to

use a locker (which is school district

property). If students choose to use a locker, they do so

under certain conditions, including that the locker may

only be used for school purposes, and that the locker is

at all times 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 combinations with anyone, including best friends.

All posters/pictures put up in lockers must be appropri-

ate to a school setting and must be removed at the end

of the year. Any offensive and/or suggestive materials

will be removed by school staff.

HOMEWORK

Students are required to do all of their homework.

Homework is not just practice 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 fiction and non-fiction, re-reading content

materials and notes; practicing skills learned in class. If a

student is absent for one or two days, he/she is encour-

aged to contact a classmate or individu-

al teachers to find out about missed

work. A student is responsible to com-

plete assignments and activities missed

during an absence.

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL PROCEDURES

ILLNESS AT SCHOOL

If a student feels ill at school, he/she should ask the

classroom teacher for permission to go to the office.

Someone will contact a parent/guardian. For safety rea-

sons 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 STUDENTS ON EXTENDED

ABSENCES

Teachers are not responsible for providing work in ad-

vance to students who miss school due to vacations tak-

en during school time. If parents choose to take a stu-

dent out of school, the many daily classroom activities

they miss cannot be duplicated through worksheets or

assignments. The student may well have cultural or trav-

el experiences during such absences which contribute to

overall development, but it is unavoidable that school

work will suffer. Before leaving and upon returning, par-

ents should contact their child’s teachers to discuss the

impact this absence will have on their individual child’s

progress. Teacher contact information and websites can

be accessed via www.klo.sd23.bc.ca.

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 port-

ables in a fenced area. Students should

ensure that their bicycles are individu-

ally 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 responsibil-

ity for loss or damage to bicycles. Skateboards must be

stored in students’ lockers during the day. Helmets must

be worn at all times.

FIELD TRIPS

During the school year, your child may go on a field trip.

Field trips may be organized to enhance the curriculum,

to participate in an athletic 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

or email messages that grant permission are not suffi-

cient. 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 times each year. A lock-

down drill and an earthquake drill are

also scheduled once during the year. Stu-

dents are expected to follow procedures

explained in detail to them by their class-

room teachers.

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 the Central

Okanagan School District has insurance to cover the loss

by theft or damage of personal property. Although su-

pervision by staff and the cooperation of students de-

creases the possibility of theft, students are advised to

leave valuables at home and to ensure that personal

property left 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 Responsibilities

At École KLO Middle School we con-sider our young people to be stu-dents first and members of teams, clubs and other extra-curricular programs second. A student’s effort, attitude 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, attitude, or behaviour is not acceptable, they can approach the administration about placing the student on probation. A student who is placed on probation may practice but will not be allowed to participate in any games, productions, concerts, etc. The students will remain on probation until the teacher, sponsor, and administration decide that his or her effort, attitude, and behaviour are satis-factory.

Serious Offenses

Violation of the provisions of the Code of Conduct re-garding alcohol, drugs and other serious offenses may, in addition to suspension from school, lead to dismissal from extra-curricular programs. Parents will be notified by the administration. If a violation involving serious offences occurs on a trip, the offending student will be returned home immediately (circumstances permitting) with the expenses charged to the parents. Smoking while involved in an extra-curricular activity will be dealt with as though it had occurred on school grounds and dismis-sal from the extra-curricular program may result.

Quitting of an Extra-Curricular Program

A student joining an extra-curricular program is making a commitment to that team, club or production. If a stu-dent quits a team, club or production without the spon-sor's consent, then he or she shall not be allowed to join other teams, clubs or productions, etc. for the remainder of the next season or until a successful appeal has been made.

School Attendance 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 participate in any extra-curricular activities 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 partici-pation in extra-curricular activities.

Appeals relating to Extra-Curricular Programs

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

PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY

All students must wear appro-priate gym strip for Physical Education 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, stu-dents are asked to have a sepa-rate 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. Spaghetti straps, crop tops, and cut off shorts are not allowed. Students are not allowed to wear a shirt that shows their mid-sections 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 lock-ers. The school is not responsible for items left in and stolen from the change rooms. KLO sprit wear can be purchased from the Athletics Department to be worn for PE class.

GREEN SCHOOL

École KLO Middle School staff and students continue to work to make KLO a greener school every year. KLO encourages green practices such as: walking, biking, rolling, bussing or car pooling to school; the reduction of energy use by turning off lights; composting organic materials; recycling paper, cans, boxes and other recyclable materials; using reusable containers for lunches and snacks; and actively partici-pating in “green” initiatives 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 Education Guidelines Food and Beverage Sales in BC. See the school website for updated information 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 consumption of beverages with extremely high con-tents of caffeine and sugar are strongly discouraged as they can have a negative 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 mem-ber 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. Bul-lying behaviours contradict the rights and responsibilities of the students at our school. Unfortu-nately, despite the many proactive programs and policies that exist at KLO to prevent bullying, at times, some adolescents choose to en-gage in bullying type behaviours. Bullying is a serious matter and will be dealt with in a serious man-ner.

As parents it is important to sup-port your child if s/he is being bul-lied. If your child reports seeing or is the victim 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 the school as soon as possible.

School staff have had lots of expe-rience dealing with bullying issues. A course of action will be dis-cussed and followed in order to resolve the issue.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

Bullying is an act that intentionally causes

harm. It can be physical, relational or emo-

tional. Bullying is when someone keeps do-

ing or saying things to have power over an-

other person. It is a form of overt and ag-

gressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful,

and repeated. Bullying takes many forms:

name calling, threatening, excluding, hitting,

teasing, intimidating etc. Cyber-bullying also

takes many forms: outing, exclusion, imper-

sonation, stalking, flaming, harassment etc.

Bullying by definition is an on-going and

repetitive 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 reporting it

immediately.

At times bullying is confused with rude be-

havior. Bullying and rudeness are not the

same thing. Some examples of rude behav-

ior are accidentally bumping into someone

in the hallway, reacting rudely to a surprising

situation, commenting on a surprising situa-

tion, non-directed laughing in a group etc.

Rude behaviours are also not acceptable

behaviours and are addressed when report-

ed.

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.cybertip.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 bus-ses arrive at 8:00 am and the school is open for students at this time. The school office is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The school building is closed at 4:30 pm except for those students in-volved in programs that are scheduled after hours such as practices/rehearsals. Late Arrival Procedures Students who arrives late to school must report to the office to sign in. Students will be marked as an excused late if the parent provides a note or calls the school. Leaving Early Procedures Students are expected to arrive at school on time. 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 attend their classes. Parents are request-ed to phone the school or to provide a note. 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 left re-porting the absence. When students are absent with no phone call or prior notice from parents excusing their absence, the school with phone to confirm the ab-sence is excused. It is very important to notify 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 learn-

ing. The Code of Conduct applies to any student:

on school property

in attendance at school or any 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 re-

specting the rights of individuals in accordance with the

law. All participants 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 dis-

criminate against another based on race, colour, ances-

try, gender or sexual orientation within the school envi-

ronment or through the school system and its related

function through publication or in accommodation, ser-

vice or facility.

At École KLO Middle School, we value and agree to con-

duct ourselves in a manner that creates a school commu-

nity 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 responsibil-

ity to comply 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 re-

sponsibility to respect others (not to bully, tease,

pick on, or harass others).

Students have the right to be safe & the responsibil-

ity to behave in a safe manner and to protect the

safety of others.

Students have the right to privacy and security of

personal 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 equip-

ment 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 commu-

nity 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 Conduct that are minor are dealt with in a

variety of ways, including meetings with students, school

staff and parents.

As students move through the grades in middle school

there is a higher expectation of responsibility, therefore

consequences for violations of the code of conduct may

vary from grades 7 through 9.

Special considerations may apply to students with spe-

cial 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 viola-

tions 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

Spitting at others

leaving campus without permission

involvement as a witness or participating in a serious offence

tampering with the property of others

Serious Offences

pain or injury to another person (bullying, teasing, tripping, intimidating, 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, texting, internet, e-mail etc.) to bully, discriminate or harass another individual or group

Bringing weapons or potentially dangerous items to school

Causing a false fire alarm or tampering with fire ex-tinguishers

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 functions

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT

ÉCOLE KLO MIDDLE SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT CONTINUED

Serious Offences Continued

Causing willful damage (vandalism) to school proper-ty, 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 theft of school property or the property of oth-ers

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

Bomb threats

Possible Consequences for Violating

the Code of Conduct attend a meeting with staff member(s) and in most

cases, with parent(s) to discuss both a plan to im-

prove behaviour and the consequence (parent will

view a copy of reflection form that was completed

by the student)

complete an assignment (including any related work-

sheets, classroom sessions, counselling or referral to

outside agencies)

accept the consequence as agreed upon. When ap-

propriate, students are given the opportunity to

make amends for their misbehaviour.

definite or indefinite suspension

For the sake of the safety of the entire KLO Middle

School community, students are encourage to report

violations of the Code of Conduct to school staff. The

staff will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation

against a student who has reported a violation of the

Code of Conduct.

This document is regularly revised in consultation with

staff, parents and students.

All middle schools in School District 23 have a set of com-

mon 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 activities of the day. This

means that clothing or accessories that are distracting,

disruptive, 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 shoul-

ders or backs, beach wear or any-

thing that shows skin between the

top and the bottom articles of

clothing are not to be worn at

school. Clothing or jewelry with

references to drugs, alcohol, sex,

prejudice or profanity is not per-

mitted. Footwear must be worn at

all times. Head gear is not to be

worn in school and outside jackets

and backpacks are to be left in

lockers. Gym Strip consisting 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 re-quired to remove that clothing or cover up with ap-propriate clothing.

Parents of students who must be reminded repeat-edly to remove or cover up inappropriate clothing will be notified. A consequence for repeated infrac-tions of the dress code may be implemented.

If a student continues to wear inappropriate cloth-ing, 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 romantic or sexual nature at school.

VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All visitors to the school must report to the office and

state their reason for visiting the school. Visitors should

not be in the halls without permission. Students are

asked to make arrangements to meet their friends who

do not attend KLO off the school property after school

hours.

CLOSED CAMPUS

All middle schools in the Central Okanagan School Dis-

trict are closed campuses. Once students have arrived to

KLO in the morning, students may not leave the school

campus at any time during the school day. The college

campus, adjacent mini mall, church property, and any

surrounding residential private property are off limits to

KLO students during school hours. Students are ex-

pected 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 per-

mission 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

activities 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 software 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 violation of

any of the agreements listed above will be determined

on an individual basis.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

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

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

practice safe online behaviour and report any inap-propriate communication or distribution of harmful material to an adult immediately.

respect the privacy of others including, but not lim-ited to, the sharing of photos, videos and personal information.

ensure that personal use of electronic communica-tion systems 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 lis-

tening devices and personal computers) in their class-

room at any time. The school will not be held responsi-

ble for any misplaced, lost or stolen items brought to

school or once the items have been confiscated as a re-

sult of inappropriate use. Instances where another stu-

dent’s device is taken, or

used, without permission or

damaged may be treated as

theft or vandalism of person-

al property. Students respon-

sible for such offences may

be required to reimburse the

cost of the repair or replace-

ment of those devices.

There are escalating 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 notified.

3rd Offense: Item will be confiscated. Student re-

ceives 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 per-

mitted to take pictures or video at school are those stu-

dents doing so for educational purposes under a teach-

er’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 discretion and with parent permis-

sion. Students unable to respect the privacy of others

may have their devices confiscated and images deleted.

SMOKING, E-CIGARETTES, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

Cigarette 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

cigarettes. This means that smoking in not permitted

anywhere within the school, on school grounds or within

sight of the school. Students may not smoke at any

school sponsored field trip or activity. Cigarettes, vapor-

izers, e-cigarettes and other smoking paraphernalia are

not permitted 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 in-

cludes any school sponsored field trip or activity. Offend-

ers 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 permis-

sion are truant. Truancy is a serious offence and will be

dealt with accordingly by the school. Attendance 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 identified by the

Central Okanagan School District Attributes of a Learner. The

five attributes are: Learner, Thinker, Innovator, Collaborator

and Contributor.

SCHOOL GOAL

This month some more things to watch for include: yearbook

and spirit wear sales, a school dance, spirit days, the start up

of fall sports...

WATCH FOR IT IN SEPTEMBER

2014-2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Fall sports:

Gr 7 volleyball

Gr 8 rugby

Gr 9 volleyball

Cross-country running

Gr 8 & 9 field hockey

1 2

First day of school

Dismissal 11:45 am

Staff meeting 1:00 pm

3 M1234

Short M-Block

First full day of

classes

4 M5671

Short M-Block

5 M2345

Short M-Block

City bus assembly

6

7 8 6M71

Cathedral Lakes

Group #1 (Sept 8-10)

9 234M

Cathedral Lakes


Unity Run at KLO

10 5M67

Cathedral Lakes

Group #3(Sept 10-12)

11 1234

Band Instrument

Rental 6:30 pm

12 5671 13

14

15 2M34

Cathedral Lakes


Gr 7 Parent Meeting 6pm

PAC Meeting 7pm

16 5671

17 2M34

Cathedral Lakes


18 5671 19 2345

Photo Day!

Sept//Oct lunch

forms due

20

21

WEB Retreat

22 M671

WEB Retreat

Happiness is Now

Assembly

23 2345

CSLC 2014

24 6712

CSLC 2014

25 345M

CSLC 2014

Micah Jacobsen

Presentation

26 6712

CSLC 2014

27

CSLC 2014

28 29 3M45

Terry Fox Run

30 6712

September 2014

This month some more things to watch for include: interims,

spirit days, iWalk week activities, the Halloween for Hunger

campaign , start of intramurals...

WATCH FOR IT IN OCTOBER

The attributes of collaborator, contributor, learner, thinker

and innovator will be a focus of mentorship block. The

attributes will also be integrated in a variety of in-class and

out-of-class activities.

5 ATTRIBUTES


1 3M45 2 6712 3 3456 4

5

iWalk Week

World Teacher Day

6 7M12

Attribute lesson day

7 3456

Staff meeting 7:30 am

8 7M12

Intramurals begin

9 3456 10

Implementation Day

No school

11

12

Interim Week

13

Thanksgiving Day

No school

14 7123 15 4M56

16 7123 17 4567 18

19

Halloween Hunger

Campaign

20 1M23


Science Olympics

lesson

PAC meeting 6:30 pm

21 4567

Photo Re-Take Day

22 123

Early dismissal

1:17pm

Parent/teacher

conferences 2pm-4pm

23 456

Early dismissal

1:17pm

Parent/teacher

conferences 4pm-7pm

24

Teacher Pro Day

No school

25

26

Halloween Hunger

Campaign

27 7M12

Cultural performance

Six Guitars

28 3456 29 7M12 30 3456

November lunch

forms due

31 7123

Halloween

October 2014

Students at École KLO Middle School 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

This month some more thins to watch for include: the Poppy

Drive, spirit days, the Warm Winter Clothing Drive, the

startup of winter sports...

WATCH FOR IT IN NOVEMBER

Joining a sports team is one

of the many great ways to

get involved at KLO Middle!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Winter sports:

Gr 8 basketball

Gr 9 basketball

1

2

Poppy Drive

3 4M56


4 7123


5 4M56

Gr 9 National Take

Our Kids to Work Day

6 7123

7 4567

8

9

Warm Winter Cloth-

ing Drive

10 1M23 11

Remembrance Day

School closed

12

HACE Day

13

HACE Day

14 4567 15

16

Warm winter clothing

drive

17 1M23

PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

Classroom Science

Fair all week

18 4567 19 1M23

20 4567

21 1234 22

23 24 5M67


Classroom Science

Fair all week

25 1234 26 5M67 27 1234

December lunch

forms due

28 5671

Term 1 ends

RoboCup Challenge?

29

KLO PAC

Craft Fair

30

November 2014

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

This month some more things to watch for include: Dragon’s

Den information, spirit days, the Toy Drive, the Turkey Dinner

Fundraiser...

WATCH FOR IT IN DECEMBER


1 2M34 2 5671


3 M234

Grade 9

Economics of Success

4 5671 5 2345 6

7

Toy Drive & Turkey

Dinner Fundraiser

8 6M71


9 2345 10 671M

Term 1 Report cards

issued

School Science Fair

11 2345 12 6712 13

14

Toy Drive & Turkey

Dinner Fundraiser

15 3M45

PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

16 6712 17 3M45

Exhibitions of

Learning

Music Concert 7 pm

18 6712

January lunch

forms due

19 3456

Last day of classes

before winter break

20

Winter Break

21

Winter Break

22

Winter Break

23

Winter Break

24

Winter Break

25

Winter Break

26

Winter Break

27

Winter Break

28

Winter Break

29

Winter Break

30

Winter Break

31

Winter Break

December 2014

This month some more things to watch for include: interims,

the start of Dragon’s Den, the start of Battle of the Books

reading...

WATCH FOR IT IN JANUARY

Throughout the year KLO students are given many

opportunities to display their learning to both their peers and

adults. Examples of these celebrations include: heritage and

science fairs, exhibitions 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 competitions.

PRESENTATIONS OF LEARNING

These two school fairs are examples

of exhibitions of inquiry learning in

which students investigate topics

which are interesting and relevant

to their own lives.

The 2014 KLO Science Fair will be

December 10th and the 2015 KLO

Heritage Fair will be April 15th.


1

Winter Break

New Year’s Day

2

Winter Break

3

Winter Break

4

Winter Break

5 M712

School re-opens

6 3456


7 7M12

Battle of the Books

Introduction Assembly

8 3456 9 7123 10

11 12 4M56


13 7123 14 M456

Gr 8 Dollars with

Sense

15 7123 16 4567 17

18

Interim Week

19 1M23

PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

20 4567 21 1M23 22 4567 23 1234

Semester 1 ends

24

25 26 5M67

Semester 2 begins


27 1234 28 5M67

29 123

Early dismissal

Parent/teacher

conference 4-7 pm

30 4567

February lunch

forms due

31

January 2015

A contributor is someone who, through his/her passions and

talents, does their best to protect the environment and be a

positive 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

This month some more things to watch for include: the start

of winter sports, Heart-O-Gram sales, spirit days, Anti-bullying

Day activities...

WATCH FOR IT IN FEBRUARY

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.


1

Winter sports:

Gr 7 basketball

Gr 8 volleyball

2 1M23


3 4567


4 1M23 5 4567 6 1234 7

8

Heart-O-Gram Sales

9

Family Day

No school

10 5671 11

HACE Day

12

HACE Day

13 2345

Heart-o-Gram

Delivery

14

Valentine’s Day

15 16 6M71


PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

17 2345 18 6M71 19 2345 20

Teacher Pro Day

No school

21

22 23 6M71

Cultural performance

Eh440

24 2345 25 6M71 26 2345

March lunch

forms due

27 6M71 28

February 2015

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 information.

KLO & COMMUNITY

This month some more things to watch for include: Education

Week activities, battle of the books events...

WATCH FOR IT IN MARCH


1

Spring sports:

Gr 7 field hockey

Track & Field

Badminton

2 2M34

Gr 7 Battle of

the Books

3 5671


4 2M34

Grade 8 Battle of

the Books

5 5671 6 2345

Term 2 ends

OC Spaghetti Bridge

Contest

7

8

Education Week

9 6M71

Term 3 begins

Grade 9 Battle of

the Books

PAC meeting 6:30 pm

10 2345 11 6M71


Show & Share Expo

7 pm

12 2345 13 6712

Last day of classes

14

Spring break

15

Spring break

16

Spring break

17

Spring break

St. Patrick’s Day

18

Spring break

19

Spring break

20

Spring break

21

Spring break

22

Spring break

23

Spring break

24

Spring break

25

Spring break

26

Spring break

27

Spring break

28

Spring break

29

Spring break

30 M345

School re-opens

April lunch forms due

31 6712

March 2015

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 initiatives and

campaigns. This is just one more reason is KLO is a great place

to learn and a fun place to be!

KLO SPIRIT

This month some more things to watch for include: the start

of spring sports, spirit days, band festivals, a speech

competition, the KLO Heritage Fair, the Living Library event...

WATCH FOR IT IN APRIL


1 345M

Term 2 report card

issued today

2 6712 3

Good Friday

School closed

4

5 6

Easter Monday

School closed

7 3456

8 712

Early dismissal

Parent/teacher

conference 4-7 pm

9 3456

Interior Jazz Festival

10 6712


11


12 13 4M56


PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

14 7123


15 4M56 16 7123 17 4567

Gr 7 Rotary Speak Off

18

19

Vancouver Sun Run

20 1M23

21 4567

Kiwanis Festival

22 1M23

Kiwanis Festival

Earth Day

23 4567

Kiwanis Festival

24 1234 25

26 27 5M67 28 1234 29

HACE Day

30

HACE Day

May lunch forms due

April 2015

An Innovator thinks creatively and always tries to look at a

problem or idea in a new way. Innovators take initiative to

think about things differently and make things better.

INNOVATOR

This month some more things to watch for include:

the Edmonton Band Tour, track & field day...

WATCH FOR IT IN MAY

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 5671 2

3 4 2M34 5 5671


Edmonton Band Tour

6 2M34

Edmonton Band Tour

7 5671

Edmonton Band Tour

8 2345

Edmonton Band Tour

9

10

11 6M71


PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

12 2345

Gr 6 Student &

Parent Night 7 pm

13 6M71 14

Track & Field Day

15 2345 16

17 18

Victoria Day

School closed

19 6712 20 3M45 21 6712 22 3456 23

24 25 7M12

26 3456 27 7M12 28 3456

June lunch forms due

29 7123 30

31

May 2015

A Thinker is open to new ideas and builds knowledge by using

a variety of resources and reflecting 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

This month some more things to watch for include:

celebrations of learning activities ...

WATCH FOR IT IN JUNE


1 4M56

Athletic Awards

2 7123


3 4M56 4 7123 5 4567 6

7

FRAL 9 exams

this week

8 1M23

PAC Meeting 6:30 pm

9 4567 10 1M23 11 4567 12 1234 13

14

Lunch program ends

this week

(last day June 16th)

15 5M67

16 123M

Term 3 ends

Semester 2 ends

Last day of classes

Music Concert 7 pm

17

Presentation of

Learning Day

Gr 8students

in session

18

Presentation of

Learning Day

Gr 9 students

in session

19

Presentation of

Learning Day

Gr 7 students

in session

20

21 22

POL Completion Days

23

POL Completion Days

Excellence in

Education

Celebration 7 pm

24

POL Completion Days

25

Report cards issued

26

Administrative Day

School closed at 4 pm

27

28 29 30

June 2015

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