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Important pieces of information that you should know.

HPEDSB policy states that non-essential visitors are limited at this time, which includes parents/guardians.

School bus drivers as well as monitors are aware of adapted or new COVID – 19 protocols and enhanced safety measures. Students will be assigned seats by their driver. Students are required to wear masks in grades 4 – 8, at school and on the bus.

Arrival

9:05 – 9:20

Students who are walking, or that have been driven to school will be welcomed into our school as follows:

Students in K- Grade 3 use the west Kindergarten entrance.  We highly recommend that parents walk their child(ren) to the fenced area.  Please drop your child off at the gate, and a staff member will be on hand to welcome everyone.

Students in Grades 4-8 will use the main entrance.  Students need to be mindful if/when crossing our bus loading zone.

In the event that you need to speak with someone on the first day, a representative from our school will be on hand (at the main entrance, outside) to answer questions that you may have (with physically distancing guidelines and protocols in place).

Please also feel free to call the school (613) 472-2222, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to the first day.

Students will be directed to their classroom by our staff.

9:20 – 11:00

1^st learning block

Students will be learning in their classrooms.  Students in grades 4 – 8 will be required to wear their masks in classrooms.  Everyone will be encouraged to wash their hands often between activities.  We have scheduled bathroom breaks for everyone throughout the day.  Book bags will be stored in a safe place within the classroom.  We recommend that students only bring essential items. These items will return home at the end of the day.  Students will not be sharing items with other (e.g., food/containers/supplies).

Lunch / Recess

11:00 – 11:40

Students will remain with members of their cohort during these times.  Each class has their own zone for active play at recess.  We have a clear schedule which will help limit student’s interactions with others at our school.  Students will eat their lunch in their classroom in their assigned spot.

11:40 – 1:20

2^nd learning block

Students will continue learning in their classrooms.  Students will travel as a group to alternate spaces within our school (e.g., library, gym).

When it comes time for each class to visit the library, students will be permitted to take home one library book.  When library books return to school they will be stored until they are deemed safe for circulation once again.

Lunch / Recess

1:20 – 1:40

Students will once again remain with members of their cohort during these times.   

2:00 – 3:40

3^rd learning block

Learning continues for all students.

In the event that you are changing the end of day routine for your child, we ask that you call us before 3:00.  This will ensure that we have ample time to make this change to your child(ren)’s routine.

Dismissal

3:40 – 4:00

Bus students and walkers will be dismissed in a scheduled and orderly manner.  Students who are riding a bus will sit in their assigned seat on the bus.

Students who are to be picked up will exit through our west end kindergarten doors.  There, Mrs. Maloney or a designate will help to ensure your child is placed back into your care.  We ask that you stand beside your vehicle or physically distanced from one another to limit everyone’s contact.