<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You and your family are invited to join us for…</span></h2><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">AS Matheson Early Learning for Families (ELFF) Night</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">E.L.F.F. is a program for parents of 3- to 5-year-old children who are not yet in Kindergarten. It's designed to improve children's success at school and to build connections between home and school. E.L.F.F. is free of charge for all members of your family.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> ASM school gym. Please enter through the front doors.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Why:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> This event is brought to you by Central Okanagan School District and the Ministry of Education Ready, Set, Learn Program and together we will…</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Meet and greet our Early Learning Team and other families</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Enjoy some learning together</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Welcome you and your families to our community</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Keep you connected to our school community and resources</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">• Give you a “goodie bag” for home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=fm6MqPyOx0uVb-gXBFfxeBOCTkbqMzRDsS9iV8ShrsZUREQ5TzlIV1A1TkQ0UkhISEZFN1hGMlU1OC4u&amp;origin=Invitation&amp;channel=0" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register Here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> or scan the QR code</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7fc0a624-4fec-4bbd-969a-26c67e7431be" alt="ELFF Invite 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten Enrollment for September 2026</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If your child was born in 2021 they are eligible for Kindergarten starting in September 2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Enrollment will open Monday February 2, 2026 at 7 AM.</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once your child is enrolled the deadline to submit your documents is Friday, March 13, 2026.</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To enroll your child on Feb 2nd at 7:00 AM or after that please visit </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;">www.sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">or click on the registration button at the bottom of our main webpage. Registration is only online, but if you need assistance please call the the school office at 250-870-5112.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you and your child Canadian Citizens? Jump to Section B</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you and your child are </strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Canadian Citizens jump to Section A</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Section A</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are new to Canada and not Canadian Citizens, follow the link below to upload your documents for the Welcome Centre</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </strong></b><a href="https://welcomecentre.sd23.bc.ca/materials" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welcomecentre.sd23.bc.ca/materials</strong></b></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Then:</span></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Click on</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> 'Apply here for fundable admissions approval' </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">at the bottom of the Welcome Centre page.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Create a new account (write down your password)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upload your documents (your child's and both parents)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Register your child for school at </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;">www.sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment</strong></b></a></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When you enter your child's country of citizenship you will be asked for a code from the Welcome Centre, you can call or email for that code (250) 870-5155 from 8:30AM - 3:00 PM Monday -Friday or email </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">welcome.centre@sd23.bc.ca</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> anytime.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Complete your registration online once you get your code. As you get new British Columbian documents (BC Services cards, Driver's License, BC Identity cards) please submit them to your first choice school.</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Section B</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Once you have registered at </strong></b><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;">https://www.sd23.bc.ca/school-enrollment</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, if you and your child are both Canadian Citizens please see the list of documents below that you will need to submit to the school you have chosen as your first choice:</strong></b></p><ol class="editor-list-ol"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Student's </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Birth Certificate</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;or passport.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student's BC services Card (front and back)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proof of Parent/Guardian B.C. Residenc</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">y (choose either a, b, or c)</span></li></ol><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> a.&nbsp; Combination BC Driver's License and Services Card (front and back); or,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> b.&nbsp; BC Services Card (front and back) </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">plus </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC Driver's License or BC Identity Card (front and back)&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> c.&nbsp; Proof of application for BC Medical Services Plan </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">plus</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;one item from the list of supporting documentation from section 4 below.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-indent: 20px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Proof of Parent Address</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and other Supporting Documentation (choose 1 or 2 depending on your choice in section 3)</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem editor-nested-listitem"><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ownership of a dwelling or tenancy agreement; or,</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Utility Bill (i.e. Natural Gas, Electricity or Kelowna Utilities); or,</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">British Columbia registration of an automobile; or,</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A current income tax return filed as a British Columbia resident.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">* If you need to apply for any documents (BC Services cards, BC Driver's License, BC Identity cards, Birth certificates) please do so promptly as they do take a number of weeks to come in the mail. Keep in mind, depending on the documents submitted above you may need to submit screenshots of your document applications (eg. choice 3c. listed above)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC Service Card: </span><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/bc-services-card/your-card/get-a-card" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/government-id/bc-services-card/your-card/get-a-card</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC Identity Card: </span><a href="https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Apply-for-a-bcid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/getting-licensed/Apply-for-a-bcid</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">BC Driver's License: </span><a href="https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/moving-bc/Moving-from-within-canada" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/moving-bc/Moving-from-within-canada</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Re-order a birth Certificate: </span><a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/birth-adoption/births/birth-certificates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/birth-adoption/births/birth-certificates</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">* If there are any </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">legal court orders</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> in place involving your child, please also include the most recent copy of the court order for the schools records.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>