Together We Learn

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The refresh of the </span><a href="https://www.sd23.bc.ca/documents/b39c0875-253d-5f5b-8ae7-f58ce1771ea9/District_Strategic_Plan_-_2021-2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategic Plan</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is underway and there will be public engagement sessions through January and February 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please consider </span><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fm6MqPyOx0uVb-gXBFfxeD60HbMpeuFKvbApR2YajUBUOTVNSlpCVVNHTkZEUUM4VUhMWTQ5Q0Y4UyQlQCN0PWcu" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">registering to attend</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> the session for your family of schools/area. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Session are not presentations, they are facilitated conversations to make sure every voice is heard as we shape the future of Central Okanagan Public Schools, from the focus in classrooms to parent engagement to shaping budgets, and more. This is a unique opportunity for our families, staff, and community to be heard as they engage in authentic conversations with our school leaders, senior staff, and trustees. </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategic Plan: 2026 Public Engagement Sessions </strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu., Jan. 15, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) — COPAC-focused session</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: LC Meeting Room 355</span></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu., Jan. 22, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) Rutland Senior Secondary School</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: RSS Foyer</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mon., Jan. 26, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) George Elliot Secondary School</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: GESS Library</span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thu., Feb. 5, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) Mount Boucherie Secondary School</strong></b></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: MBSS Foyer</span></li></ul></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue., Feb. 10, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) École Kelowna Secondary School</strong></b></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: KSS MPR</span></li></ul></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tue., Feb. 17, 2026 (6:00–9:00 p.m.) École Okanagan Mission Secondary School</strong></b></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Location: OKM MPR</span></li></ul></li></ul>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://app.smore.com/n/tbwj2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here to read the latest District Newsletter</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, or scroll below:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><div monaco-code-embed=""><iframe width="100%" height="600" src="https://app.smore.com/n/tbwj2?embedded" title="Smore newsletter" scrolling="auto" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" style="min-width: 320px;border: none;"></iframe></div></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<h4 class="editor-heading-h4" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Spring enrolment application period begins </span><a href="https://www.sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. online</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and runs until Friday, March 13th, 2026. </span></h4><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.sd23.bc.ca/documents/Registration-Ad-Spring-2026-2027-FI-Note.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here for the Spring 2026 Registration Ad</strong></b></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or click </span><a href="https://www.sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">here for the enrolment page</strong></b></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer enrolment period: Tues., Sept. 1, 2026 - Thurs., Sept. 3, 2026</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French Immersion Kindergarten Info Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. </span><a href="https://sd23.zoom.us/j/64295820700?from=addon#success" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">on Zoom</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Colleagues,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we begin the first week of February, I want to recognize the outstanding leadership of our District leaders, Principals, and Vice-Principals who are hosting and facilitating the Board of Education’s Strategic Plan Community Engagement Sessions. Your steady presence—welcoming people in, holding the space with care, and ensuring every voice is heard—is exactly what community-centred leadership looks like.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These sessions are intentionally designed as a structured, equity-of-voice engagement. Sessions are designed to engage participants in a 120-minute protocol within a 6:00–9:00 pm community gathering so participants can share lived experience, listen deeply, and see their input made visible in the room. Through the interview matrix, group theme-building, and carousel voting, we’re not just collecting feedback, we’re building shared understanding and community about what matters most for students and families.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At each engagement, we’re inviting the community into four future-focused questions:</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When you think about the world students are entering today, what do you believe students need most from their experiences in our schools to be successful?</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When you think about the future, what ideas do you have that would improve student learning for all students?</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What would help families feel more meaningfully involved in supporting student learning?</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What is one change that would make schools healthier and more supportive places for students, staff, and families?</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re already hearing strong signals. Most recently from the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council. Families want us to hold both “the basics” and the future: </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">literacy and numeracy</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">digital literacy and critical thinking</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">life skills</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, and stronger supports for </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">social-emotional wellbeing, resilience, belonging, and healthy balance</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. Families also emphasized the importance of </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">consistent, two-way communication</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">—clear learning goals, regular updates, and being treated as true partners on the learning team.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for leading this work on behalf of Central Okanagan Public Schools and our Board. Your facilitation is helping our community align around a shared purpose: a safe, inclusive, equitable learning environment where learners develop the competencies to flourish and where our system continues to grow stronger through trust, partnership, and collective responsibility.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jon</span></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For Your Action</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor Hiring Kit (Updated January 2026) - For P/VP</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please be advised that the Student Supervisor Hiring Kit has been updated. All revised documents are now available in the Admin Centre on Teams.</span><br><a href="https://district23.sharepoint.com/teams/AdminCentre/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=A2VH2o&amp;CID=eebbb283%2Dd6e3%2D4095%2D9695%2Dc177bd91f440&amp;FolderCTID=0x0120008244DE2393F8544096D31BC86FE89199&amp;id=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor Hiring Kit</span></a><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please access these documents via Teams and ensure that you are not using outdated documents.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's included in the Student Supervisor Hiring Kit:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A one-page summary outlining key processes related to Student Supervisor staffing. </span><a href="https://district23.sharepoint.com/teams/AdminCentre/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Procedures%202026%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor Hiring Procedures 2026</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The four forms required when hiring a brand-new Student Supervisor who is not currently employed with Central Okanagan Public Schools </span><a href="https://district23.sharepoint.com/teams/AdminCentre/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20%2D%20General%20Application%20for%20Employment%202026%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor - General Application for Employment 2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">; </span><a href="https://district23.sharepoint.com/teams/AdminCentre/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Interview%20Questions%20%2D%20Mar%202024%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor Interview Questions - March 2024</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">; </span><a href="https://district23.sharepoint.com/teams/AdminCentre/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Request%20for%20Letter%20of%20Appointment%202026%2Epdf&amp;parent=%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%20Documents%2FStudent%20Supervisor%20Hiring%20Kit" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor Request for Letter of Appointment</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Changes:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please review the updates in the </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/b-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdistrict23.sharepoint.com%2F%3Ab%3A%2Fr%2Fteams%2FAdminCentre%2FShared%2520Documents%2FStudent%2520Supervisor%2520Hiring%2520Kit%2FStudent%2520Supervisor%2520Request%2520for%2520Letter%2520of%2520Appointment%25202026.pdf%3Fcsf%3D1%26web%3D1%26e%3DS2AKmc&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMona.Essler%40sd23.bc.ca%7C74de55b2ff344e58b7a408de5f55739f%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C639053017790009866%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fwycsdzSLg0Y9cBk5g8dVux%2FC9xIgUgcJNc%2FJxyC90g%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Supervisor Request for Letter of Appointment 2026</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This document outlines that when completing the verbal job offer, you will now be collecting the candidate's </span><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">voluntary</span></u><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gender Self-Identification and Social Insurance Number (SIN). </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For human rights, privacy, and security reasons, please do not collect this information prior to the job offer stage.</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions about Student Supervision Staffing, please don't hesitate to reach out to Samantha Bauer, Human Resources Advisor.</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026 District SumoBot Competition - For P/VP | Teachers</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Message from District SumoBot Organizing Committee:</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is time to start thinking about the annual&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1qgc3Qd_5T9AX_1NjGFRQPj18RGFhYHgVjlPuP548pGU%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMona.Essler%40sd23.bc.ca%7Cd2db5e43f7154af08cd408de5d0bae34%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C639050501922192787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bl8nWrPzyJ9mfjChLCeLzT0Boq9ZpSXY8zRQ0h1ixpg%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noreferrer" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qgc3Qd_5T9AX_1NjGFRQPj18RGFhYHgVjlPuP548pGU/edit?usp=sharing. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">District&nbsp;SumoBot&nbsp;Competition</strong></b></a><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SumoBot&nbsp;is a&nbsp;high energy, friendly robotic wrestling competition between schools and students. The goal of&nbsp;SumoBot&nbsp;is to push or flip your opponent’s robot out of the ring. With the huge success of previous year's event, we are looking forward to another at a big year for&nbsp;SumoBot&nbsp;in 2026. There are a limited number of spaces available so please be sure to get your teams registered.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please mark the date in your calendar…&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday May 21st, 2026</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The event will once again be hosted at&nbsp;</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">UBC Okanagan in the Commons Building - COM 201</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We encourage all interested schools and students to participate. SumoBot&nbsp;teams consist of 2-3 students working together to strategize, design, build, and code an autonomous "sumo" inspired robot. If you have a group of interested students, please reach out to&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:tobias.blaskovits@sd23.bc.ca" title="mailto:tobias.blaskovits@sd23.bc.ca" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">tobias.blaskovits@sd23.bc.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;with any questions.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We can support interested educators looking to get started, and have some LEGO NXT kits that we can loan out to new teams looking to participate.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please familiarize yourself with the updated rules and regulations for this year's event -&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fdocument%2Fd%2F1jetgq1fORuH9gIvk9AXfnXcW_QhlAvf6bknJzXPcCSs%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMona.Essler%40sd23.bc.ca%7Cd2db5e43f7154af08cd408de5d0bae34%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C639050501922235772%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ev2YUD%2BiR3McDvusw%2FwUzqWGUCxcmM2orUOLrB%2Bg5ss%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jetgq1fORuH9gIvk9AXfnXcW_QhlAvf6bknJzXPcCSs/edit?usp=sharing. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SumoBot&nbsp;Rules</strong></b></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This is an exciting event filled with fun and friendly competition to stretch students' skills in coding and their ability to problem solve on the spot.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you would like more information or would like to register a team, please visit the SD23 Robotics Hub by clicking on the link below.</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Flearn.sd23.bc.ca%2Fsd23robotics%2Fshare%2Fsumobot&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMona.Essler%40sd23.bc.ca%7Cd2db5e43f7154af08cd408de5d0bae34%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C639050501922255801%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1sQX7Rd88Av85ky9iGmOs0XtGyCtJDqgyMzkAVLHVHs%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://sites.google.com/learn.sd23.bc.ca/sd23robotics/share/sumobot. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">District&nbsp;SumoBot&nbsp;Competition</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for schools opens on Monday February 2</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">nd</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration for all teams will close on Friday May 1</strong></b><b><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong class="editor-text-bold">st</strong></sup></b><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 13 COTA Pro-D Conference - Registration Now Open - For P/VP | Teachers</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration is now open for the COTA Pro-D Conference on February 13, 2026 (at Ecole Kelowna Secondary School). Please see the attached brochure for an overview of all the available sessions. Please visit https://cota.ebasefm.com/programs/welcome for the most up-to-date offerings and to register for sessions. Registration closes Feb 6, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="/documents/8c9ffae6-96ff-4564-9611-dd0d1576e3b8/February-13-COTA-Pro-D-Brochure.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Brochure</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://cota.ebasefm.com/programs/welcome" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration</span></a></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming School Bus Driver Training - For CUPE Employees</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attention CUPE employees! Are you interested in becoming a school bus driver for Central Okanagan Public Schools? We are excited to announce that we will be offering another training program from March 16 - 27.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain the necessary qualifications, which will allow you to apply for bus driver positions.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To participate in the training, you will need to:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Obtain your Class 2 license and air brake endorsement</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sign up on Ebase</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pay a fee of $1200.00, which is due upon completion of the training</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, please reach out to Gail Prokopchuk at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:gail.prokopchuk@sd23.bc.ca" title="mailto:gail.prokopchuk@sd23.bc.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">gail.prokopchuk@sd23.bc.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;or&nbsp;Luke&nbsp;Campbell at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:luke.campbell@sd23.bc.ca" title="mailto:luke.campbell@sd23.bc.ca" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">luke.campbell@sd23.bc.ca</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you in training!</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enrollment Application Dates for 2026/2027 School Year - For All Staff</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At the December 10, 2025 Public Board Meeting, the Board of Education approved the initial enrollment application dates for the 2026/2027 school year as February 2, 2026 at 7:00 am through to March 13, 2026.&nbsp; The closing date of enrollment applications, to apply the Board’s enrollment priorities as established in Board Regulations 405R – Student Placement (Regulations) was set as August 27, 2026.&nbsp; Enrollment application information will be advertised and distributed through local newspapers, District and school websites, newsletters, and at school PAC meetings.</span></p></div></details><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For Your Information</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council Parent Conference: February 28, 2026 - For P/VP</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">COPAC will be hosting their 2026 COPAC Parent Conference on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Learning Centre. The conference is open to parents and caregivers of students in Central Okanagan Public Schools who are interested in learning how to better support their students. Registration is required. Further information can be obtained from the COPAC President - Copac.President@sd23.bc.ca..</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Harmony 365 - February 2026 Interactive Calendars - For All Staff</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February is a month of inclusion - Black History Month, National Inclusive Education Month, Human Rights Month, and Pink Shirt Day.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You are invited to participate and take part in our fourth annual February Inclusion Interactive Calendar. The calendar begins with a collection of curated resources—including materials on Black history, inclusive education, Indigenous education, strategies for supporting diverse communities, and more, followed by daily videos, activities, and reflection prompts designed to spark conversations and deepen understanding.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The goal is to cultivate harmony all day, every day - Harmony 365.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please send any photos or stories about your February events to AssistantSuperintendent.Westside@sd23.bc.ca</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Many thanks to our dedicated team of district staff lead by Renee Opperman who bring this calendar to life each year.</span><br><br><a href="/documents/41ffdc10-35b5-46e8-801e-366ccb82b9bc/Feb-2026-Harmony-365-Calendar.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">English Interactive Calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><a href="/documents/f9370321-e631-49b2-b617-88616ee15ee9/Calendrier-Interactif-f-vrier-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French Interactive Calendar</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Deeper Learning Canada 2026 (DLC26) Learning Summit - For Directors of Instruction | P/VP | Teachers | COSBO - For Directors of Instruction | P/VP | Teachers</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Be part of the inaugural Deeper Learning Canada 2026 (DLC26), a K-12 learning summit for educators, innovators, and change-makers to converge and imagine new possibilities for education. This is the gathering place for the curious, the interdisciplinary, and the courageous. Engage in powerful learning experiences designed to ignite creativity as you lead and design for deep learning.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to highlight innovative educators from BC and beyond to share the beautiful work they are creating in their unique contexts. We also welcome special guests to support our collective thinking: Ron Berger (a respected international keynote speaker who inspires a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students.) , Dr. Leyton Schnellert (Associate Professor in UBC’s Department of Curriculum &amp; Pedagogy and Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship., and The Melawmen Collective (a Contemporary Indigenous alternative music group from Ashcroft, BC.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://imagine.sd33.bc.ca/deeperlearningcanada</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kelowna Museum Programs and Highlighting new "MUSEUM ON WHEELS " - For Directors of Instruction | P/VP | Teachers | CEAS</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Message from Kelowna Museums:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Way'. Kelowna Museums is committed to a Journey of Reconciliation and aspires to include Indigenous perspectives and knowledge in our offerings. In this work, we practice the First Peoples Principles of Learning as we develop each learning experience.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">lmmersive museum visits inspire curiosity, exploration, and musl's (nsyilxcan for hope). In-person field trips for the 2025-26 school year take place in downtown Kelowna at one of our three locations: the Okanagan Heritage Museum, Okanagan Military Museum, or Okanagan Wine &amp; Orchard Museum.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand the cost of transportation can make field trips inaccessible, so this year, we are introducing Museum on Wheels! Starting in October, select programs (identified with a school bus icon) can now be booked for school outreach every Thursday. Ask us for more details!</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Also ask us about our language tours at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. We offer tours in French, Spanish, and Portuguese.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.kelownamuseums.ca/school-programs/" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.kelownamuseums.ca/school-programs/</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Guidelines for External Presenters</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When planning for a presenter to speak to students or parents regarding student wellness and safety issues, it is important to keep the following considerations in mind (particularly where sensitive content may be covered).</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="/documents/8aa17183-1650-44b0-b574-7fe200255b25/SEL-Program-and-Presentation-Protocol.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Guidelines</span></a></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">French Asynchronous Pro-D Learning Library</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The French education networks of British Columbia are pleased to announce that all French program educators from across the province (French Immersion, Late French Immersion, Core French, and Francophone) will now have access to a library of free, asynchronous, pedagogical workshops in French.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.bcsifrenched.ca/network-asynchronous-learning-library" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC French Education</span></a></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Job Share Meeting - Monday, February 9, 2026 - For P/VP | Teachers</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teachers with continuing contracts who are interested in making&nbsp;job&nbsp;share&nbsp;arrangements for the 2026/2027 school year must have the process completed and the Principal's support of the proposal submitted to the Human Resources Department before February 27, 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The meeting is intended to outline the process, rules and regulations, and an opportunity to ask questions and get clarification on&nbsp;job&nbsp;sharing for teachers.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A Zoom Meeting to outline the policies and procedures relating to&nbsp;job&nbsp;share&nbsp;applications for the 2026/2027 school year has been arranged for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 3:45 p.m.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have questions or would just like a review of the process, please join us below:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Microsoft Teams meeting</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join:&nbsp;</strong></b><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fmeet%2F24895099168455%3Fp%3DVu4WKFDXawzqbnFaqN&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMona.Essler%40sd23.bc.ca%7Cfc9f3880b3ea4d714f5108de594e14d9%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C639046389227260746%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gYic%2BGSzQkv7ahP5Y8JXTdw2StoA88gqWbe%2BjZnwyh8%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24895099168455?p=Vu4WKFDXawzqbnFaqN. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24895099168455?p=Vu4WKFDXawzqbnFaqN</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meeting ID:&nbsp;248 950 991 684 55</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2026/2027 Budget Presentation: TODAY</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> - For All Staff</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The public presentation explaining how the District's budget is established will take place at the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council Meeting today (Monday, February 2nd)at 6:30 pm by Zoom. We encourage all those interested in learning more about the Central Okanagan Public Schools' budget and how to provide input to participate in this information meeting. The Zoom link for the meeting is:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsd23.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FeJQcH2MiR7Ovi7dlkjqwcA&amp;data=05%7C02%7CMona.Essler%40sd23.bc.ca%7C3abf5b1523d54a6922b508de4fce91dc%7Ca88c6e7e8efc4bc7956fe8170457f178%7C0%7C0%7C639035945779923773%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UF%2BeZJbz%2BJMObTf4TKzaFOQ504pEKfnY%2BQ92N4%2FuRMo%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="Original URL: https://sd23.zoom.us/meeting/register/eJQcH2MiR7Ovi7dlkjqwcA. Click or tap if you trust this link." class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://sd23.zoom.us/meeting/register/eJQcH2MiR7Ovi7dlkjqwcA</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As well, in early April, the Central Okanagan Public Schools Superintendent of Schools 2026/2027 Budget Proposal Report will be presented at the Finance and Planning Committee Meeting. This report will further discuss the 2026/2027 budget including significant changes, key assumptions, and a draft overview of the projected 2026/2027 Annual Budget. </span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategic Plan Regional Engagement Sessions</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings are 6:00 - 9:00 pm:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem" style="text-align: left;"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole George Elliot Secondary - Monday, January 26, 2026</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mount Boucherie Secondary - Thursday, February 5, 2026</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Kelowna Secondary - Tuesday, February 10, 2026</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ecole Okanagan Mission Secondary - Tuesday, February 17, 2026</span></li></ul></li></ul></div></details><hr><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry of Education and Child Care Reminders</strong></b></u></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming Events</strong></b></u></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2, 2026: Budget Presentation to COPAC Meeting - 6:30 pm by Zoom</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 4, 2026: Education and Student Services Committee - 4:00 pm at Learning Centre</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 11, 2026: Finance and Planning Committee - 4:00 pm at Learning Centre</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 18, 2026: Public Board Meeting - 6:00 pm at Learning Centre</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 28, 2026: Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council Conference</span></li></ul><hr><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important Dates in February</strong></b></u></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February - Human Rights Month</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February - Inclusive Education Month</span></li></ul><hr><details open="true"><summary><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Calendar Dates At A Glance for 2025/202</strong></b></u><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6</span></u></h2></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">DATE</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EVENT</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Human Rights Month</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclusive Education Month</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 13, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Teacher Professional Day (Support Staff In-Service Day)</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 16, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Family Day</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">February 25, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bullying Awareness/Pink Shirt Day</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 16, 2026 to March 27, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring Vacation Period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">March 30, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Schools Reopen after Spring Vacation Period</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 3, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Good Friday</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 6, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Easter Monday</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 19, 2026 to April 25, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Volunteer Week</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 28, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Day of Mourning</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Allergy Awareness Month</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mental Health Week</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 5, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 18, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Victoria Day</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">May 24, 2026 to May 30, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National AccessAbility Week</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pride Month</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Indigenous History Month</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 21, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Indigenous People's Day</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 25, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Last day of school for students</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">June 26, 2026</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Administrative Day</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div></details><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>