École H S Grenda Middle School Family Newsletter

April 25, 2025

School Calendars

The complete HMS online school calendar can be found on the school website.
Check the HMS Athletics Calendars for game and practice information.

Battle of the Books

What an amazing finish to an already amazing year in Battle of the Books! It was tough to make the team this year as it was the most competitive year we have seen since opening HS Grenda. Penny, Leah, Henry, and Simon represented HMS so well and grabbed second place in the grade 6 district final during the sudden death tie breaker questions. Well done crew!

Volunteers Needed for 'Faisons Un Boeuf' - May 7

French Immersion middle school students from all around our district will be participating in 'Faisons Un Boeuf' again this year on Wednesday, May 7th to celebrate French culture and music. Volunteers are needed to ensure a successful lunch that needs to be distributed to nearly 700 students. Please pass this along to other parents that might be available to help.

Please see the link below if you are available.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E45A4AD2CA1F85-56388324-faison

If you have any questions, please reach out to Roslyn Hazen

ges.pacpresident@sd23.bc.ca or 250-575-6759 (call or text)

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Grade 8 Camp Out Celebration Sign-up

Grade 8 Families! Your child recently brought home this flyer telling them how to sign-up for grade 8 celebration. Just in case you haven't seen it yet, you can follow the link below to sign up for one of the two options.

Grade 8's will have two options to choose from at Camp Hatikvah in Oyama on June 11 & 12.

Option 1: An overnight stay on June 11th. Students will be dropped off at Camp Hatikvah by school bus at 6:00 pm (after supper). We have a fun evening of activities and games.
Option B: A fun day the beach on June 12th. Students selecting Option B will be picked up at school by bus on the morning of June 12th and brought to Camp Hatikvah to join the grade 8s who spent the night. There will be swimming, activities, and games.

2024-25 Gr 8 Celebration Camp Out Sign Up Flyer

Are You Moving?

We are getting ready for the 2025-26 school year. An important first step is having an accurate count of our student population. Please let us know if you are planning on moving from our school community this spring or over the summer. Please email the HMS Welcome Centre at hms@sd23.bc.ca or call the school office at 250-870-5124.

If you know someone planning on moving into our community, please have them contact us as soon as possible.

Thank you for your help.

Keeping Safe in PE

HMS wants to ensure that our students stay safe during PE classes, and a big part of that is wearing the right shoes. Athletic shoes are super important because they give the support and stability needed for all the running, jumping, and playing. They also protect feet from getting hurt and help prevent sprains and strains.

Please avoid sending your kids in sandals or Crocs for PE. These types of shoes can slip off easily and don't provide the support needed for active movement, which can lead to trips, falls, and other injuries.

Let's make sure all students come to PE with proper athletic shoes so they can have fun and stay safe. If you have any questions or need more info, feel free to reach out. Thanks for your help!

City of Kelowna Summer Camps registration opens April 24

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the City of Kelowna's summer camps! Whether your child is a budding artist, a sports enthusiast, or loves to explore, we have a variety of full and partial day camps available at Parkinson Recreation Centre, as well as Canyon Falls Middle School, Bankhead Elementary, Watson Road Elementary, and more. See the 2025 Summer Camps at-a-glance to help plan your summer of fun. Registration opens on April 24.

Learn more about spring programs and summer camps online now at kelowna.ca/recreation.

Registration for the 2025-26 School Year

Online application for student enrollment begins on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 7:00 am for 2025 - 2026 School Year (for kindergarten, new students, and Programs of Choice for K – 12). Please read the letter below for further details.

Registration Ad Spring 2025-26

Please note that grade 5 students attending OTS, PGE, or DRE do not need to register for grade 6 at HMS. In addition, grade 8 students attending HMS do not need to register for grade 9 at George Elliot. These students will automatically be rolled over into their new schools.

The School Bus Transportation Application for September 2025 (2025-2026 year) is now open!

Although school bus transportation applications are accepted throughout the school year, priority seating for the 2025–2026 school year is given to those applicants who have applied before end of day on May 31, 2025

Use the link below to submit a school bus transportation application for the 2025-2026 school year.

https://busconnect.sd23.bc.ca

Students must be registered to ride on the school bus, for detailed information regarding student eligibility for transportation please visit our website:

https://www.sd23.bc.ca/transportation-services-programsservices

470R – Transportation Services Management – Guiding Principles for Transportation in Central Okanagan Public Schools.

https://www.sd23.bc.ca/documents/24bb4ba9-1cff-53b9-b0a4-a7dcde0e2c1b

Student Learning Survey 2024/2025

The Provincial Student Learning Survey is unique in its scope, size and usefulness to schools. It gathers information from parents/guardians/caregivers, teachers, and students on topics related to school environment, safety, and achievement. The information is used for planning in individual schools and provides a district and provincial perspective.

Early in 2025 the Student Learning Survey will be administered to grade 7 students at École HS Grenda Middle School, along with their parents/guardians/caregivers, and all school staff. We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The surveys contain standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included.

The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/student-learning-survey. Any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection can be used, and access to the e-survey is simple and secure. The survey can be accessed through the link and by clicking on Take the Survey. On the login page, click on the Parents icon, and then select the school district and school name where your child attends school. Provincial, District and School Reports for previous years can be viewed at the same site under the Results section.

The e-survey site will be open until May 2, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact the office.

Lake Country BGC Recreation & Afterschool Programs

The BGC in Lake Country offers several recreational programs for kids ages 7-13 and run in the evening and on Saturdays! Please check out the BGC Lake Country website for a full range of programs, daycare, and afterschool care.

Visiting or Volunteering at HMS? Please sign in!

Parents are always welcome at École H S Grenda Middle School. If you are coming into the school and are going beyond The Welcome Centre, we ask you to sign in for safety and security purposes. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe.

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