August 31st, 2020

If you haven’t already done so, please check the “return to School Button”.  Please then visit the following sites located on this home page:  “Return to School”, “Student Well-Being” and “Transportation”.  Please also see the “Student Return FAQ”. Please ensure that you have read all the information prior to the first day of school.

 

Welcome Back!

I know that your student’s health and safety and well-being is paramount in you sending your student back to school.  The WRDSB has founded its plan in the public health principles of the ROWPH and Ontario Health, and the Ministry of Education.  Students must (will need to) adapt to new patterns and habits that are necessary to ensure the health and safety of all. 

As a community, we all have a collective responsibility to ensure that we respect the requirements of a healthy learning environment. We are excited about you returning to school and we are working hard to ensure we all remain healthy and ready to learn! To do so we need your compliance on:

Assessing your health DAILY;

• • Student Daily Self Screening Tool – to  be completed each day STUDENT Daily self-screening
  • If you are sick, experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or respiratory illness you are not to come to school;

• Following the directions on the signage and of staff (teaching, support, admin., etc.):
• Wearing your mask at all times in the building and on the school bus;
• Washing your hands and/or using hand sanitizer throughout the day; 
• Bringing your lunch, snacks and other required items with you when you arrive at school.  The cafeteria will not be open.  We will be using the Boomerang Lunch  (or Litterless Lunch) Model–whatever you bring to school you take back home with you. Nutrition for Learning will be providing individual pre-packaged items… stay tuned 
• Eating your lunch in your classroom.  You will remain in your classroom for the duration of the day.  Students will not be able to leave school and then come back into the building.  Access is secured after morning arrival.  
• Bringing to school what you will need for the day.  You will not have access to lockers so your personal belongings are with you at all times.  Keep them safe.
• Dressing in layers of clothing so you can be comfortable in the environment that is set based on requirements for air circulation.  For example, bring a sweat shirt or sweater that you can take on and off.  
• Wearing your phys-ed clothes to and from school (if applicable) as changerooms will not be accessible. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen/hat, and weather appropriate attire.
• Understanding that at this time there will be no sports; clubs; field trips.
• If you are arriving late you will need to enter through the main entrance and be directed by staff as to your next steps.
• Students are encouraged to schedule appointments outside of the school day.  Parents please call in or email the main office ahead of time and the student will sign out in the main office.  
• There is a revised Code of Conduct to reflect Covid-19 health precautions on our website.  Please ensure that you have read it .    

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers we need your help as well:

• Please assess your child’s health daily before sending them to school. If children are sick, experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or respiratory illness they will not be permitted to enter the school.
• We need up-to-date emergency contact information for people who are able to pick up a student during the day if they were to become ill at school.
• Please encourage your student to arrive on time so that they will be able to get to class with their cohort.
• You will not be allowed into the school to drop off items for your child.
• Visitors will be allowed only under special circumstances or appointment only
• School Appointments will most likely be conducted virtually or on the telephone.

 

Things will be different this school year, as we welcome back our KNIGHTS and work together to ensure we keep our students and community healthy.