October 5th, 2018
Dear families,
I would like to wish our families a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. Looking forward to seeing our students on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.
Andrea Michelutti
Principal
Police Checks
To align with board policy, volunteers at the school will require a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. We are asking that parents and family members who are interested in volunteering in the school or on field trips have this check completed. Students will receive a letter by Friday, October 12 that will allow for volunteers to receive this check at the reduced rate of $10. Once you receive your Police Vulnerable Sector Check, please send it to the office. All volunteers are asked to have their police checks by December 2018.
Police checks can be completed online and can be picked up at the police station.
https://www.wrps.on.ca/en/services-reporting/police-vulnerable-sector-check.aspx
Process for Resolving Parent/Guardian Concerns
From time to time there may be a misunderstanding, a lack of communication, or a serious situation that requires attention. When this happens all parties must work together to resolve the matter. A parent has the right to express concerns, a teacher has the right to respond, and the Board has an obligation to support students, staff and parents.
As outlined in Administrative Procedure 1410 – Parent Support:
- Parent/guardian(s) with a concern will typically first address their concern with the teacher.
- If the concern is not resolved, the parent/guardian(s) may speak with the principal and the teacher together. If the parent/guardian(s) hasn’t spoken to the teacher, the principal will ask them to do so.
- The principal may request parent/guardian(s) to put their concern in writing.
- If the concern has not been resolved with the teacher and principal, the parent/guardian(s) may contact the superintendent. If the parent/guardian(s) have not spoken to school staff, the Family of Schools superintendent may direct the parent/guardian(s) to do so.
Upcoming events:
October 19 – Wacky Sock Day
October 26 – PA Day
November 16 – PA Day
November 23 – Jersey Day
December 21 – PJ Day
January 24 – Super Hero Day
January 25 – PA Day
February 15 – Hat Day
March 22 – Dress like a teacher day
April 12 – PA Day
April 18 – Pay $1 to break a school rule
May 17 – Crazy hair day
May 31 – PA Day
June 27 – Canada day spirit day