Monday, May 12
Apple Bowl for intermediates - 9am-2:15pm
Tuesday, May 13
PAC meeting in the library @ 6pm
Wednesday, May 14
Pizza Wednesday
B.A.R.K. program onsite in the MPR in pm
Thursday, May 15
Student Matters Group from GMS for grade 5's at 10:45-11:10am
Friday, May 16
Jump Rope for Heart
**Please check out the monthly calendar on our website for upcoming important dates**
Interior Health Immunization Catch Up Clinics, please read the letter HERE.
If you would like to share your input with our team of educators for consideration for your child’s class placement for the 2025-2026 school year for students going into grades K-5, please take the opportunity to thoroughly read THIS document and complete the second page.
If you don’t have access to a printer, please loop by the office and we can provide you with a copy. Please ensure you record your requests in writing, being mindful of the key points as outlined in the document.
Requests will be accepted at the office until May 23. Please note that we are not able to guarantee all requests the come forward.
Questions and wonders about the process, reach out to Jessica Anjos via email at jessica.anjos@sd23.bc.ca
Are you planning on moving over the summer or relocating to a new school for September 2025? Please send an email to hge@sd23.bc.ca to notify the office as we are already setting up plans for the 2025-2026 school year.
Exciting news! Jump Rope for Heart is kicking off at our school on Friday, May 16th! Get ready for this year’s campaign that puts the “fun” in “fundraising”! Last year, our Jump Rope for Heart Event Day was a huge success. In total, nearly 880,000 students across Canada jumped to support lifesaving research. A big thank you to everyone who participated. With your family’s help, this year’s Jump will fly even higher – aiming for our school fundraising goal of $2500!
Leading up to Jump Event Day, we will be having fun getting active and learning EASY healthy habits – stay tuned for more details to come. Don’t miss out, register today by creating a personal fundraising page for your child/student (here’s how), at: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/88942 When you register your child, you can share their own personal fundraising page with friends and family. As an added bonus, you can also receive "Thank you" prizes in the form of gift cards.
THE ONLINE CHILDREN’S APPLICATION PROCESS IS NOW OPEN!
(DEADLINE JUNE 6TH, 2025)
Click HERE to complete your child’s application form.
Project Literacy offers a Children’s Summer Reading Program to support students entering grades 2-4 in Fall 2025.
Parents are expected to contact their children’s teacher for their PM Benchmark reading level.
This program aims to support lower income and vulnerable families in our community.
Children with diverse learning abilities, English Language Learners (ELL), English as a Second Language (ESL) may not be suitable for the program.
Schools currently participating in our ONE TO ONE Children’s Reading Program will be contacted first, followed by other schools within SD23.
The program takes place at The Central Okanagan Family Hub, 700 Pearson Road, Kelowna, BC — right entrance of Pearson Elementary School
HGE PAC NEWS
We are pleased to introduce you to the 24-25 PAC Executive. They are:
President: Dani Walls
Vice President: Kacy Martin
Treasurer: Jacqueline Pizzey
Secretary: Meghan Rennie
COPAC Rep: Jill Glassford
Hot Lunch Coordinator: Kacy Martin
Special Events Coordinator: Laura Gustafson
Volunteer Coordinator: Melanie Boomhower
Looking to connect with a PAC member!?!? You can email hgeparents@gmail.com about your inquiry.
Quick Link Reference: https://munchalunch.com/schools/helengorman/
Please find a resource below that was recently shared with our team to support families in navigating the complex landscape of separation.
New Resources for Families Going Through Separation
The Health and Justice Alliance has created a new, free resource to support family well-being during parental separation. This toolkit contains six key messages, images, social media posts and newsletter text that are linked to practical actions and tangible resources on an updated, interactive website to help parents and children navigate this stressful time and foster resilience.
The six messages address:
Dealing with Change
Moving Forward Financially
Managing Conflict
Caring for Yourself
Strengthening Relationships
Empowering Your Children
For more information, please visit the FamiliesChange.ca website.
Learn about events in our community by clicking on the links below:
Okanagan Jr Wheelchair Basketball - Repeat
Kidzfest and Luminarium - Repeat
Walk for Mental Health 2025 - Repeat
FamilySmart Events, In The Know, Help for the Hard Times - Repeat
Wonders of Water - Repeat
City of Kelowna summer Camp - Repeat
City of West Kelowna Summer Camps - Repeat
West Kelowna Chess Camp - Repeat
Westkhoops Lil' Dunkers - Repeat
Partners for Inclusive Ed - Repeat
City of Kelowna Camps - Repeat
Barn Owl Volleyball - NEW