| | Information | Here is the public budget survey link for feedback on the 2024/2025 preliminary budget process. The due date for the survey is March 4, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Click here to take the 2024/2025 Public Budget Survey
| | 3/4/2024 |
| | Information | | 2024/2025 Budget Presentation The public presentation explaining how the District's budget is established will take place at the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council (COPAC) meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 7:00 pm by Zoom. Please request the zoom link from the COPAC President (copac.president@sd23.bc.ca).
We encourage all those interested in learning more about School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)'s 2024/2025 budget and how to provide input to participate in this information meeting.
| 2/5/2024 |
| | Information | Registration for Kindergarten and new students opens at 7:00 A.M. on Monday, January 29. Click here for registration info or click the How to Register button below.
| | 1/30/2024 |
| | Information | Please click here for the message and link to the survey.
| | 6/30/2023 |
| | Information | Please click here for the survey.
| The 2023-24 Budget Survey is now open to the SD23 community - please visit https://bit.ly/SD23BudgetSurvey2324 to share your thoughts on the 2023/2024 preliminary budget process. The due date for the survey is March 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
| 3/3/2023 |
| | Information | Public presentation is on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. on Zoom. Click here for further details.
| The public presentation on how the District's budget is established will take place at the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council (COPAC) Zoom meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. To listen to the presentation, please request the Zoom link from copac.president@sd23.bc.ca If you want to learn more about the District's 2023-2024 budget and how to provide input, we encourage you to participate in this information meeting.
| 2/6/2023 |
| | Information | Pursuant to the direction of the Ministry of Education and Child Care, schools, Operations and the Board of Education Learning Centre will be closed on Monday, September 19th to observe the National Day of Mourning to commemorate the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
| | 9/19/2022 |
| | Information | | | 3/4/2022 |
| | Information | | The district is working on getting this fixed.
| 2/9/2022 |
| | Information | Click the link for instructions to attend.
| The public presentation explaining how the District's budget is established will take place at the Central Okanagan Parent Advisory Council (COPAC) meeting on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 7:00 pm by Zoom. Advance registration is required. Click here to register. | 2/7/2022 |
| | Information | Click (here) to use the Health Check Assessment App
| | 1/11/2022 |
| | Alert | Please click here to read the government news release and other information about enhanced safety measures and the delayed return to classes.
| | 1/9/2022 |
| | Alert | Parent Teacher Conferences are happening on October 6 and 7. Early dismissal will be at 12:30
| Parent-Teacher Conferences – October 6 and 7, 2021 Our Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Wednesday, October 6 and Thursday, October 7, 2021. There will be an early dismissal at 12:30 pm on both days to accommodate afternoon and evening appointments. Please use the online booking system to set up appointments unless otherwise stated by your teacher. Some teachers will be sending home a separate notice in the coming days. These conferences are a great opportunity to share information between home and school, update parents on their child's progress, and set learning goals for a successful year. To schedule a parent-teacher conference:
- Go to our school website, click on Quick Links, and find "Book a Parent / Teacher Conference" OR go to https://rle.schoolappointments.com
- If you already have an account, enter your username and password, and proceed to book your appointment.
- If you have forgotten your account username and/or password, or you have not yet registered, you can register or re-register by clicking on the 'Register' tab on the top right hand of the screen.
- Obtain a User ID and Password. Write them down as you will need them to login and for future booking.
- Register your children by clicking on the "Add a student" tab.
- If you need assistance, click on the "Help" tab at the top of the screen.
Parents will be able to start booking appointments at 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 28 and booking appointments will end at 10:00 pm on Monday, October 4. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a teacher on a day other than the times available, please contact that teacher directly by school phone or email (see staff directory found in "Contact Us" at the bottom of the front page of our website).
Sincerely, RLE Staff
| 10/7/2021 |
| | Information | Click here to read more about Kindergarten this Fall
| This is a busy time of year as we get ready for September 2021! You will have a few messages coming through from us over the coming months. Please make sure you read them all! With this in mind, we wanted to make you aware of our best resource… the RLE website! Click here. All of the information we will be sending out to you will be on our website. There are two locations that you can find it. Please see the picture below.
| 9/3/2021 |
| | Alert | | | 5/24/2021 |
| | Alert | | | 4/30/2021 |
| | Information | ELFF is a program for parents of 3 to 5 year old children designed to improve their success in literacy at school and to build connections between home and school. When parents are involved in their children’s education, their children do better. ELFF is free of charge for all members of your family.
| See Documents and Publications for the registration form.
| 3/26/2021 |
| | Warning | | | 3/5/2021 |
| | Alert | | | 2/4/2021 |
| | Alert | | | 11/15/2020 |
| | Warning | | - Click on the "Click Here to Register" link. All previous accounts have been deleted so ALL parents will need to register.
- Obtain a User ID and Password. Write them down as you will need them to login and for future bookings this school year.
- Register your children by clicking on the "Add a Student" tab.
- If you need assistance, click on the "Help" tab at the top of the screen.1. Go to our school website and find "Book a Teacher Conference" at the top of our web page or go to https://rle.schoolappointments.com
- Click on the "Click Here to Register" link. All previous accounts have been deleted so ALL parents will need to register.
- Obtain a User ID and Password. Write them down as you will need them to login and for future bookings this school year.
- Register your children by clicking on the "Add a Student" tab.
- If you need assistance, click on the "Help" tab at the top of the screen.
| 9/30/2020 |
| | Information | This year is the 40th
Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Rutland Elementary is proud to be continuing the legacy of one of our
greatest heroes. Please join us and support this wonderful cause by donating
to: http://www.terryfox.ca/RutlandElementary. Together, we can all make a
difference! #terryfoxschoolruns @terryfoxfoundation
| | 10/2/2020 |
| | Information | | | 9/10/2020 |
| | Information | | | 9/18/2020 |
| | Information | | | 7/22/2020 |
| | Alert | 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.
| 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.
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.
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.
Update June 15
B.C. Grad Video Series - Please Watch Minister Fleming's Twitter and Facebook social media platforms to see the grad video of the day. Videos will be showcased till the end of June and will include local celebrities; including singers, actors and sports players from throughout the province – the videos all share a special message for our 2020 B.C. graduates.
Update May 26
Update May 15
Update May 1
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
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
Practical Tips for Coping Well in Uncertain Times
Letters to Parents
April 17 Board of Education Message to Families
April 14
April 3
Board of Education Message to Families
March 27 Ministry of Education Letter to Parents & Guardians
March 20
March 17
March 13
Useful Links
| 6/30/2020 |
| | Information | Notify your child's school if they are expected to attend and will not be there. Safe Arrival Absence Reporting has been disabled for the remainder of the school year.
| | 6/30/2020 |
| | Information | | | 8/27/2020 |
| | Information | | | 5/28/2020 |
| | Information | | | 5/22/2020 |