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Board of Education Messages

Board of Education messages and updates on COVID-19 measures.

Board of Education Messages

Message to Families on the Restart Plan - May 27

Message on Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students - May 11, 2020

Message to Families from the Board of Education - April 17, 2020

Message to Families from the Board of Education - April 3, 2020

Message to Families from the Board of Education - March 27

Message from the Board of Education - March 20

Updates about COVID-19

As information about public health measures associated with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) emerges, we will post it here. Please check frequently for latest messages, updates, and useful links.

Updates about COVID-19

Central Okanagan Public Schools' top priority is always the safety of our staff and students. We continue to work closely with local and provincial health authorities to get the latest information and ensure we cooperate with any recommended measures for COVID-19.

We continue to educate on best practices for preventing the spread of viral illness, including frequent and thorough handwashing and encouraging people to stay home from school or work when they show symptoms.

School campuses will remain closed to visitors unless otherwise invited. Students and families must not enter schools after Spring Break. This includes school grounds, playgrounds, classrooms, and StrongStart Centres. If you have personal items within your child(ren)'s school, we ask that you wait for invitation to pick up these items.

If you are an essential service worker (ESW) with a child aged 0-5, please see this news release from the Province of BC for information on how to connect with childcare.

Family Wellness Resources
Foundry Kelowna Virtual Drop-In Counselling
Ministry of Education's Good News in Education Website
Ministry of Education Q & A on Continuity of Learning
Provincial Self-Assessment Tool
Ways to Practice Social Distancing (posted on our website under the button "Documents and Publications.")
Social DIstancing for Families (thank you to Burnaby School District and Province of BC for sharing)

Mental Health Support for Youth - Foundry Kelowna's Virtual Visit Pathways Info

The Government of BC has declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency in order to exercise emergency powers such as cancelling gatherings of 50 or more people and enforce social distancing requirements for establishments.

On March 17, the Government of BC and the Ministry of Education announced the suspension of all K-12 in-class instruction until further notice. We will continue to provide information on the continuity of learning and the role schools will play in supporting public health measures as it becomes available.

British Columbians can now call 1-888-COVID19 or text 604-630-0300 for non-medical information on the virus, including topics such as travel recommendations and social distancing. The line will be manned by service representatives from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, and information will be provided in more than 110 languages.

Click here to read the Superintendent's Pandemic Update to the Board of Education - April 22, 2020

Click here to read the Superintendent's Presentation to the Board of Education - May 27, 2020 (Updated May 28, 2020)

Update May 26

Please see letter from Interior Health Re: Safety of Schools Environments

Update May 15

Please see the Province of BC News Release: K-12 students to have optional in-class instruction on June 1

Update May 1

The following letter went to graduates and their families today: Letter to Graduates and Families

Update April 30

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry prepared a special video address to thank teachers, educational assistants and school staff for all their work during these unprecedented times. As we continue to flatten the COVID-19 curve in B.C., it is crucial that we maintain the supports established for the children of essential service workers and make sure we continue to expand the provision of in-person support for vulnerable students, and students with disabilities and diverse abilities.

Please view Dr. Henry's video.

Also, Dr. Bonnie Henry along with Minister of Education Rob Fleming, will answer questions from children about COVID-19 during a virtual town hall that will be live streamed on News 1130’s Facebook page from 1 to 2 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Details about the event and instructions for children to submit questions can be found on City News and News 1130's website.

Update April 17

Ministry of Education News Release - More online options for students to support social, emotional well-being

Update April 15

The new provincial Foundry Virtual Drop-In Counselling service was launched this week offering counselling services to young people ages 12-24 and their families who are living in British Columbia. Foundry is working to ensure all young people across BC have access to the care and support they need, when they need it. Foundry is now offering virtual drop-in counselling sessions through chat, phone calls, or video calls!

For more information on how to access the service, what to expect and Q&A content, please access the link below:

Foundry Kelowna Virtual Drop-In Counselling

Click here to read the District Pandemic Response Plan This plan is posted on our website under the button "Documents and Publications."

Remote Learning Tips for Parents

The following documents are posted on our main page under the button "Documents and Publications."

Practical Ideas for Parents - Mental Health, COVID-19, and Remote Learning

What To Do When Your Child is Struggling

Practical Tips for Coping Well in Uncertain Times

Letters to Parents

May 11

Board of Education Message on Partial Return to Class for K-12 Students

May 1

Letter to Graduates and Families

April 17

Board of Education Message to Families

April 14

Letter to Parents - Continuity of Learning

April 3

Board of Education Message to Families

March 27

Board of Education Message to Families

Ministry of Education Letter to Parents & Guardians

March 20

Board of Education Letter to Parents

March 17

Superintendent of Schools/CEO Letter to Parents and Ministry of Education Letter to Parents
Both of these letters are posted on our website under the button "Documents and Publications."

March 13

Letter to Parents re COVID-19

Useful Links

Practical Ideas for Parents: Mental Health, Covid-19, and Remote Learning

Please click "Read More" below to view the full document containing practical ideas for parents regarding remote learning.

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School Year Calendar

Please 'click' Read more to download calendar.

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Hot Lunch Enquiries?

Do you have questions about Hot Lunch? Please direct enquiries to:
hotlunchgpe@gmail.com
You can also click the link near the bottom of this web page to access the GPE Hot Lunch Website.
What To Do When Your Child is Struggling - Parent Resource

Please click "Read More" below to view the full document containing information on what to do if your child is struggling.

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Practical Tips for Coping Well in Uncertain Times - Parent Resource

Please click "Read More" below to view the full document containing tips for coping well during these uncertain times.

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Practical Tips for Coping Well in Uncertain Times - Teacher Resource

Please click "Read More" below to view the full document containing practical tips for coping well during these uncertain times.

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Spring Enrollment Application Process 2020-2021

The enrollment application period begins Monday, February 3, 2020 (beginning at 7:00 am online) - Friday, March 13, 2020
The summer enrollment application period begins Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - Thursday, September 3, 2020.
Please click "Read More" to view full instructions for process.

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If you are a parent who is interested in fun videos and activities for your kiddos, go check out the GPE StrongStart Facebook page! (Click "Read More" below to bring you to the Facebook Page).
You can also send a Facebook friend request to our StrongStart Facilitator, Lisa Howell, and she will reach out to you and do her best to support you during this time.

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StrongStart - Continued Closure Until Fall 2020

StrongStart will remain closed until Fall 2020.
Thank you to all of the StrongStart families for understanding and adjusting during these difficult and uncertain times. The StrongStart Facilitators have been hard at work staying connected by offering online learning experiences for families. They will continue to do so through June 19, 2020. The partial return to in-class instruction is for K - 12 programs only and will not include StrongStart.
We will wait to take guidance from the Ministry of Education and the Provincial Health Office in September before opening StrongStart centers again. We hope to welcome families back then! In the meantime, continue to be safe and kind and find joy in spending time with each other.
COVID-19 Supports for Families, Children and Youth

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