Dear families,
As we all settle into the rhythm of fall routines, we’re excited to share fresh updates, helpful resources, and opportunities to stay connected with our HCOS + Flex community. Whether you’re looking for a new curriculum, tips for using our digital tools, or student challenges to spark motivation, the Learning Commons is here to support you every step of the way.
Announcements & Reminders
- Did you know that all parents with enrolled (not registered) students with HCOS are members of the HCOS PAC? Be sure to join our dynamic group on Facebook, where members support student activities. The PAC budget is approximately $80,000 each year!
- Ending Soon: Back to School Sale! Save on gently used curriculum in all subject areas. Up to 25% off the already reduced price!
Resource Updates & Tips
- Sora is open for all! Discover your ebook or audiobook aligned with the curriculum or fiction content. Sign in with your Encom username and password and enjoy the Sora world at your fingertips. Get started with our Sora tutorial pages or watch this video. Contact Pippa at pdavies@onlineschool.ca if you have questions.
- Resources for Truth and Reconciliation Day can be found in the Search Portal.
- View the most recently added resources on the Home page of the Search Portal. New titles include English Language Arts, Math with Confidence, and Around the World with Picture Books!
Student Highlights & Contests
- 🗓️ Join Margaret, Erin and Dewey the Dragon for StoryTime! The next one is about Dogs. October 8, 2025, at 10:00 am PST. Register here.
- Students, set your reading goals for the year! Read this article and join the reading challenge!
- Middle school students! Do you need help learning how to research? Sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Pippa, pdavies@onlineschool.ca, who can work with you to understand the resources and process of all things research!
Blessings From The Learning Commons
