St. Ignatius of Loyola Parent/Guardian Communication Plan for September 2021
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to in person learning. We have missed you! This pandemic has been a learning process for all of us. It is necessary to make changes to our regular routines to accommodate for social distancing. We plan to follow the plan below, but may have to reassess and make changes as necessary. We thank everyone for their patience and support through these challenging times.
Some important updates about the first week of school are below. Please make sure to read this communication in detail and share relevant information with your child(ren).
If you have not already;
Please read the WCDSB Return to School Plan Reopening Guidelines - Student and Parent Guide
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Class Lists Class Lists will be posted the afternoon of Friday, September 3rd on our school website. https://stignatius.wellingtoncdsb.ca Class Lists are posted by grade and OEN number. You can find the OEN number on your child’s report card. (Please see image below.) We are not able to release OEN numbers to families over the phone. If you are unable to locate your child’s number, there will be staff available to assist you on the first day of school. As previously communicated, much time, thought and consideration has been put into the placement of students in classes. Changes to classes cause many ripple effects and our attention needs to remain on the safety of all students. For these reasons, we will not be able to accommodate requests for class changes. |
Please use the screening tool linked here to screen your son or daughter prior to coming to school each day.
Visitors, Volunteers and Parent Access
Parents and Guardians will not be permitted in the school.
If you need to speak to school staff, please call the main office
Lunch dropoff for students will not be permitted.
All parents are asked to wear masks and adhere to social distancing on school property at all times.
Morning Drop Off
On the first day of school, Tuesday September 7th, students will be dropped off at the gate to the playground. Families are asked to say their goodbyes at the fence.
They will be directed to their child’s teacher and will line up in a socially distanced line.
Teachers will then bring the students into the school through their dedicated entrance.
On September 8th and beyond, when students arrive at school they will enter the school immediately through their dedicated door (there will be staff to direct or lead students through this process) and sanitize their hands.
Students are permitted in the school any time after 8:25am and will go directly to their classroom.
Students are not to play in the yard at any time before the morning bell. This is to ensure social distancing will be adhered to.
Parking Lot
As we did last year, we request that the parking lot be reserved for the families of our youngest students in FDK. For all other students being driven to school, it will be very important to park on adjacent streets and walk to the school from there. We are asking for everyone’s assistance in this regard to make our parking lot as safe as possible. See map below for alternate parking locations.
Personal Belongings
Students should bring only the necessities
Students are asked to wear non-marking running shoes, do not send indoor shoes at this time.
All personal possessions are to be labeled.
Students will have access to lockers and coat hooks but will have to use them while maintaining social distance guidelines.
Mask lanyards are not recommended by Public Health.
Water Bottles - Students will be encouraged to bring their own labelled water bottle to school each day.
Water fountains will be off limits until our new touchless refilling stations have been installed.
School Supplies- students in the same classroom are able to share classroom supplies. If you would like your child to have their own supplies, please label.
Bring Your Own Device- Classrooms are still equipped with technology, however there are limited quantities. If a student has their own device at home they are welcome to bring it to school with them. This however is not required. Cell phones are not considered an educational device and our cell phone policy still remains in effect.
With a focus on outdoor learning, students will be expected to dress for the weather.
Any library or textbooks that you may still have at home can be returned as soon as possible.
Students are welcome to bring their own scent-free sanitizer.
Face Coverings/Masks
Masks are to be worn while indoors by students fromFDK-Gr. 8
Please note that face shields do not take the place of a mask.
All students Kindergarten – Grade 12 will be required to wear masks while on the bus.
Students will be given an opportunity for mask breaks, while eating during Nutrition Break, Activity Break and outdoor learning times
It is recommended that students come with at least two clean masks each day, this way if one gets dirty they have one to change into.
Please bring your Fanny Pack back to school if you brought it home.
Nutrition Break
Students will eat in their classroom with their cohort while maintaining physical distancing.
There will be a “no sharing” policy.
All personal lunch containers should be clearly labelled with each student’s name.
Students will sanitize before and after eating.
In order to minimize garbage, we are asking for parents to pack a boomerang or litterless lunch.
Lunch Box orders and the milk program will begin in October.
Activity Break
Students will all go out for recess at the same time.
The school yard will be divided into zones to support the physical distancing of divisions. Please review this with your child(ren).
Students must remain in their own zone and will not be able to socialize with groups in other zones.
Each class will have their own bucket of recess equipment that is labeled and colour coded.
Washrooms
The maximum occupancy for washrooms will be 4 students at a time.
There will be visible signage posted regarding where to wait for an open stall and what sinks are available for hand washing.
The hand dryers will be out of service during this time and washrooms will be equipped with paper towels. Hand sanitizers will also be installed outside of each washroom area.
There will not be scheduled washroom breaks; students will be given permission to go when they need to.
Dismissal
Parents and Guardians are asked to socially distance and wear a mask on school property when meeting their children at dismissal
Parents must exit school property immediately after collecting children.
Parents and guardians will not be permitted in the school.
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In an effort to ensure social distancing, students will be dismissed at the following times in an effort to reduce congestion: ● 2:55 FDK and their older siblings ● 3:00 Last names A-M ● 3:05 Last name N-Z ● 3:10 Bus students and GS Care |
Busing
Students will sit with siblings or in their cohort groups.
A seating plan will be made for the bus. Please make sure your child(ren) is aware that they need to sit in their assigned seat.
All students will be required to wear a mask on the bus.
If you have not already, please ensure you have subscribed to our email (newsletter) list on the St. Ignatius of Loyola Website https://stignatius.wellingtoncdsb.ca/ and/or our Wellington Catholic App (free in the app store). Important information about school happenings are sent out regularly and this is your best way to be well-informed.
We wish to thank everyone for their patience and support during this time. We are already familiar with many of these procedures and hope for a smooth start in the fall. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at the school. It is very important that we be kind, be safe, and take care of each other.
Rob Furfaro and Michelle Nagy
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School