Welcome back to a brand new school year! For a smooth transition, we want to make sure all students know exactly how to find their teachers and classrooms on the first day. This will guide you through the protocols we've put in place, to help ensure that students feel confident and prepared as they navigate the halls. Let's get ready for a great start to the year!
First Day Procedures
First Day of school this year is Wednesday, September 4th. Students are encouraged to arrive about 15 minutes before school starts.
Please note that students will be advised of their class placement by staff on Wednesday, September 4th. At this time new registrations will be completed, and class lists will be finalized for the interim period.
The school yard on the first day is quite busy and crowded. Please be assured that we will have many staff to help our youngest learners with this critical first day of school. They will be wearing a brightly coloured, highly visible vest. Staff situated at the entrance to the tarmac will have class lists to assist your child with finding their teacher.
We ask that you arrive at the school between 8:05 and 8:20. If it is raining, students are advised to dress for the weather and bring an umbrella. If you have plans of care and/or medication, please drop them off at the office once you have dropped off your child. If you require a plan of care, please access this link:
https://www.ugdsb.ca/board/policy/policy-518-students-with-life-threatening-medical-conditions/
Grade 1-8
We will meet in the courtyard behind the school. Grade number signs (Gr. 1, Gr. 2, Gr. 3, etc.) will be posted on the school wall and grades 7 and 8 will be posted on the field. Students in grades 1-8 should go to their grade number. Each teacher will call out their students’ names and take them to their classroom
In case of heavy rain
, GR 1-6 students will enter the school through the front doors and will be directed to the gymnasium to meet their teacher. Intermediate students will enter through the intermediate doors and will be directed to the library. We ask that parents use the regular drop of protocol (please park in the parking lot if you are going to walk your child to the front door. Please use the kiss n’ ride if you are going to drop off your child). Please note parents will not be permitted past the front foyer in order to adhere to fire code regulations.
Kindergarten Students
Kindergarten students should go directly into the Kindergarten yard at the back of the school, where they will be greeted by their teacher and ECE and welcomed into their new classroom. We will have many staff on hand to help our youngest learners with this crucial first day of school.
In case of heavy rain
, kindergarten students will enter the school through their usual door, where teachers will meet them and escort them to their classes. Please note that parents will not be permitted in the fenced kindergarten area or kindergarten hallway.
We look forward to welcoming our students next week!
*You may access the school year calendar on the UGDSB website.