Teachers have planned special afternoon class activities.  Students will be allowed costumes after lunch only (except for kindergarten students).  Please choose school appropriate costumes - do not wear MASKS or bring WEAPONS.

Aboriginal content is being embedded in the new curriculum; so what does it look like?  Aboriginal perspectives and knowledge are a part of the historical and contemporary foundations of BC and Canada.  Aboriginal knowledge and worldviews have been embedded in the curriculum in authentic, meaningful ways so that all learners have opportunities to understand and respect their own cultural heritage as well as that of others.  In some areas of learning, explicit Aboriginal content is included (eg. information about residential schools in Social Studies;  Aborignal people's uses of indigenous plants and animals, or their knowledge of the sky and landscape in Science).  In other areas, there are opportunities to learn about Aboriginal people in the local community, for example, or Aboriginal literature.  From Kindergarten to graduation, students will experience Aboriginal perspectives and understandings as an integrated part of what they are learning.  For more information check out: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/rethinking-curriculum (link is external)

​At BME, players of soccer area always expected to play respectfully, to be inclusive, and to be supportive of all players.  Students are not allowed to rough-house, use hands on, trip, or screen.  Have fun! 

​Black Mountain Elementary School encourages the development of responsibility and self-discipline in students which will result in personal rewards of self-reliance, dignity, and a sense of self-worth.  Part of this development stems from regular attendance.  At Black Mountain Elementary School we have a code of conduct that states, "Students will attend school on a daily basis". Arriving late results in your children becoming behind in their class work and missed valuable instruction.  Even a few minutes a day, adds up to substantial class time being missed over the year as well as additional teaching time lost for all students in the classroom while the teacher re-explains what is happening that morning.  Please make sure your child is on time, for their benefit and for all the other students in class. If there is something the school can do to help remedy this, please let us know at 250-870-5143 as we are here to support your children's learning. 

​our BME students are being encouraged and acknowledged for their 'random acts of kindness' which are spreading through the school.

​learning can happen in all different places! Our gr. 3's took a recent hike to Bell Mountain for some quality outdoor time.

Friday, Oct 27th   - Open from 2:30pm-4:30pm

Monday, Oct 30 th   - Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Tuesday, Oct 31 st Closed for Halloween

Wednesday,   Nov 1 st Open from 8:00 am-6:00pm

$25 Door Prize to be WON!

We are looking for parent volunteers to help us at the book fair. Sign up online at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0948aba72da0fe3-book1

​congratulations to Blake, in gr. 3, for representing BME at the recent event held at the Kelowna Fire Department.

​When our students are walking to and from school, cars on the hwy should be reducing their highway speeds. As well, Gallagher Road is 30 km/hr and our school site is 15 km/hr. during school hours. For the safety of all, please be mindful.

​Are you tired of the same response to your question, "How was school today?"  "Fine."  Here is an interesting article outlining 25 other questions to ask instead to have your child tell you what you want to know when you ask, "So, how was school today?"   Article

​ Hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants, jackets, hats, toques, water bottles and travel mugs!  Order now online through the hot lunch website.  (Paper order forms will be available).  Please know that order forms did not go home with students - we are only advertising on our website, Facebook page, and Hot Lunch page.

​just outside the office.  Help Mrs. Cairney decorate her office with your beautiful art work!

School-age children's eyes are constantly in use in the classroom and at play so it's important to ensure they are working their best.  Your child may not realize they have a vision problem – they may simply assume everyone sees the way they do.

Eye See … Eye Learn ® is a program that provides free eye exams and eyeglasses if necessary to kindergarten children by a BC Doctor of Optometry. Visit www.bcesel.ca to book your child's eye exam with a participating doctor. 

Click here for brochure!