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Newsletter - June 2017

Skaha Lake Middle School's principal and vice-principal thank the staff, parents, and broader SLMS community for their dedication and support over the past school year. They congratulate students and staff on their successes and wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer break. The newsletter also provides information about the upcoming school year, including starting dates and times, how to register for online school payments, an opportunity to host international students, and a thank you to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program coordinator.

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Newsletter - June 2017

Skaha Lake Middle School's principal and vice-principal thank the staff, parents, and broader SLMS community for their dedication and support over the past school year. They congratulate students and staff on their successes and wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer break. The newsletter also provides information about the upcoming school year, including starting dates and times, how to register for online school payments, an opportunity to host international students, and a thank you to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program coordinator.

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SKAHA LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOME OF THE SHARKS


110 Green Avenue West, Penticton, BC V2A 3T1
Phone/Fax: (250) 770-7674

June 2017 http://sd67.bc.ca/schools/skaha Vol. 18 No. 4

Principal/Vice-Principal's Message:
First, we would like to congratulate the students and staff at the Shark Tank for a very successful year.
Without the dedication of a very caring and professional staff, we would not see the successes of our students in the classroom
and our co-curricular program. Second, we would also like to thank all the parents who got involved in the many aspects of
Skaha Lake Middle School. Whether it was attending PAC meetings, coaching a team or chaperoning a field trip, your efforts
are a big reason why we can offer so many student opportunities at Skaha Lake Middle School. Finally, on behalf of the Skaha
Lake Middle School staff, we wish all members of the SLMS family a safe and relaxing summer break.

Mr. T. Grady, Principal Mr. T. Bond, Vice-Principal

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE


BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS-MindUP
Beginning in September families will be able to pay for
Skaha Lake Middle School would like to thank Pam Teigen student expenses online. Please register online at
for 7 years of wonderful programming at SLMS. Pam has https://sd67.schoolcashonline.com School fees will be the
worked with classrooms at every grade and in groups and first item available and are $15.00 refundable textbook
has developed a wonderful rapport with the student body at deposit for new and all grade 6 students. School fees are
SLMS. We would also like to thank Big Brothers and Sisters $35.00 for all students.
of the Okanagan for supports for those programs during the
past 7 years. Pam, you are an honorary Shark! Mindfulness REGISTER TODAY
Wednesdays will be missed!
1. Create Your Profile
Go to https://sd67.schoolcashonline.com and click
MOVING???? on Get Started Today.

2. Confirm Your Email


Accurate enrollment is critical to our final staffing and class Check your inbox for the email confirmation and
sizes. Please inform the school (250-770-7674) as early as click on the link inside. Sign in with your new login
possible if you are registering a new student at SLMS or your details. Stay Connected by selecting Yes to email
son/daughter will not be attending SLMS in September 2017. notifications about upcoming fees.
Our office will open the week of Aug. 21, however our school
board office will be open for the summer @ 425 Jermyn Ave. 3. ADD A STUDENT
250-770-7700. Click Add Student and fill in the required field with
your childs details.
SCHOOL START UP
Why sign up for cash online?
Have a safe and enjoyable summer vacation and we look School Cash Online is an online parent portal that offers a
forward to seeing everyone back at the Shark Tank on the safe, fast and convenient way to pay for school activity fees.
first day of school, Wednesday, September 6, 2017. This
first day back will be an early dismissal day, with buses Pay for your childs school fees online. Anytime,
picking up students 3 hours earlier. Students will be anywhere
dismissed at noon. Stop sending your child to school with money.
Get automatic email notifications about upcoming
school fees and activities.

Use your computer, tablet or smartphone to register and pay


online.
Wanted: Host families to share their home, family, and culture with international
students!

The International Student Program for the Okanagan Skaka School District 67 is looking for prospective homestay
families in Penticton and Summerland to host international students for one year, one semester, three months and/or
on a short term (respite) basis.

ABOUT THE STUDENTS


We have both male and female students arriving from Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, China, Brazil, Japan and
Korea who will be attending one of our local middle or secondary schools during the 2017-2018 school year. They
range in age from 11 to 18 years.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM


Host families must be English-speaking and have a desire to welcome the student into their home as part of the
family. Close proximity to a middle or secondary school is an asset.

School District No.67 will provide:


support and guidance by a homestay coordinator who will monitor the student/homestay
experience;

monthly compensation of $800 for the homestay family;

temporary placement/respite homes for host families if required for holidays and emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this great opportunity to exchange cultural experiences with an international student, please
complete the Homestay Application form. Paper copies are available at the School Board Office, 425 Jermyn Ave.
Penticton or on the School District website.
http://www.sd67internationalprogram.com/forms.html
Submit to Brenda Kotzian at [email protected], or Gina Rogers at [email protected], or drop off at the
School Board Office.

ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY


You have time and space to share with an international student for one year, one semester, three months, one month
and/or on a short term (respite) basis.

You can provide a separate bedroom {not shared) for the student.

You can provide a clean, safe, caring, environment conducive to student studies.

You provide the opportunity to participate in Canadian family life.

You are able to facilitate transportation as needed (drop off & pick up from activities).

You will provide three meals per day (including lunches for school) and healthy snacks.

You are willing to submit to a criminal record check and an interview/home inspection by one of our homestay
coordinators.

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