Island Lake -Back to School information as of Aug 30th, 2021

Posted August 30, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you and your children have had a chance to enjoy some of the lovely summer weather and are refreshed and ready to get back into school on Tuesday, Sept 7th.  Our new JK’s will start on Thursday, Sept 9th.

Please see the Re-opening Guide on the Board website for details about our Health and Safety start up procedures https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/coronavirus/2021-22-school-operations/2021-22-school-operations-student-and-family-guide/

 

Below is a quick overview of measures that remain the same (most) and measures that are new this school year. Please refer to the Reopening Guide for details related to items in these lists.

What’s New? What Stays the Same? 

Measures that will continue: 

  • Schools will employ multiple protective strategies to support healthier and safer environments for students and staff. 
  • Masking requirements will continue to apply to all grades (JK-12+) ● All staff and students must screen for COVID-19 daily before leaving for school. ● Schools will continue to follow school arrival and departure procedures that support physical distancing where possible. 
  • To start the school year, only essential visitors will be permitted in UGDSB schools. ● Protocols around proper hand hygiene will remain in place. 
  • Schools will continue to promote as much physical distancing between students, between students and staff, and between staff members. 
  • Enhanced cleaning, which includes twice daily cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, will continue. 
  • The management of COVID-19 cases in schools will continue to be done by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, and the board will continue to follow the direction and guidance of WDGPH. 

New this year:

  • Students do not need to stay within their classroom cohort during recess or outdoor breaks, but distancing will be encouraged between cohorts as much as possible. 
  • Masks are not required to be worn outdoors, but physical distancing is encouraged. 
  • Different classes will be able to use shared spaces this year, such as technology labs, learning commons and cafeterias, following restrictions around scheduling use and distancing. 
  • Many activities will be permitted to run this year, as long as health and safety requirements can be maintained, such as clubs and extra-curricular activities. Schools will communicate with families directly on available activities, as the year progresses.

ILPS First Day Information:

  • Teachers will be contacting students in their classes sometime this week (Aug 31- Sept 2) to let them know their room number and lineup location for the first day of school.
  • Teachers will meet their class outside at their designated lineup location on Tuesday, Sept 7th at 8:45am
  • All students will need to bring a mask to put on before entering the school.
  • Masks are not required outside on the yard.  Students are asked to maintain social distance while unmasked.
  • School remain closed to all visitors.  Please call the school at 519-941-3292 x 0 if needed.

 Looking forward to a fantastic school year!!!

Sincerely,

 The Island Lake Staff

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