Your first day of School is…
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Feeling a little overwhelmed or information overload with back to school procedures and processes? On this page we have gathered the important information in one place to help you and your children set up a smooth daily school routine.

School Communications

It’s important that parents and students are aware of what’s going on at school. Our Principal and School Council send out weekly newsletters as well as special important information emails but these sometimes end up in the Junk folder. We recommend downloading the School Messenger app to your phone so that you never miss a school communication AND all past communications you’ve received will be easily accessible without having to search through a week (or more) worth of emails.

Day to Day School Procedures

• School Bell Times
• Lunch and Recess
• Mask Wearing
• Lost and Found
• Inclement Weather Days
• Leaving Early – Early Pick Up

School Bell Times

• 9:10 a.m. Entry for Grade 1-8 students
• 9:20 a.m. Entry for Kindergarten students
• 12:00pm Lunch time (60 minutes lunch)
• 3:30 p.m. Dismissal for Kindergarten and Grade 7-8 students
• 3:40 p.m. Dismissal for Grade 1-6 students

Lunch and Recess

Kindergarten: students will eat lunch in their classroom for half of the lunch period and will play outside for the other half- FDK Lunch (11:50-1:00). Teachers will provide specific details for their class.

Grade 1 to Grade 5: students will go outside for recess from 12:00 to 12:30.  They will then eat lunch during the second half of the lunch hour, in the cafeteria from 12:30 to 1:00.

Grade 6 – 8: students will eat lunch in the cafeteria from 12:00 to 12:30.  They will then go outside for recess from 12:30 to 1:00

Grade 7 & 8: students have the privilege to leave the school property at lunch if parents give permissions to do so. Permission is communicated through the completion of a form that will be sent home Tuesday and is attached here.  Form

Lost and Found

Please label your child’s clothing, lunch bags, backpacks, and any other items that are sent to school with their FIRST and LAST name. Many items end up in the lost and found and an attached label will help to locate misplaced items.

Inclement Weather Days

On rainy days during the start of the school day, students will be allowed to enter the school directly (without gathering in the field) and line up outside of their first period classroom. Students are expected to go to their first period classroom independently. It is advised that students do not come to school early on inclement weather days. Students should enter at their designated doors. Please dress for the weather each day.

Leaving Early – Early Pick Up

If you must pick up your child early from school, please send a detailed note (or email) to your child’s teacher in advance of the appointment with an exact pickup time. Your child will be waiting for you at the Main Entrance when you arrive.

Visiting the School

To maintain a safe environment, parents are asked not to come on school grounds or visit the school unless it is for essential purposes. Appointments will be required for all non-essential visits to the school.

Families are strongly encouraged to walk to school. The parking lot is reserved for staff members, with the exception of the kiss n ride.  Please read all street signage carefully for parking regulations and too avoid congestion on the surrounding streets.

If there is anything you would also like us to add to this page as a one-stop-shop, email us at sacinfo@johnenglish.ca or ping us on Facebook!