01/22/09

Chancellor Elementary School

School Hours

9:00 – 11:45 – entry at 8:50

1:00 – 3:45 – entry at 12:55

 

Student Entry            

Two supervising teachers will be on playground duty between 8:35 - 8:50 a.m., recesses and 12:40 - 12:55 p.m.  Students are strongly discouraged from arriving at school at times when supervision is not scheduled.

 All doors, with the exception of the main front entrance, will remain locked all day.  Students arriving late and parents arriving to pick up a child will need to enter through the front door.

  Student Lates 

A student arriving after regular class time should report to the office upon arrival and obtain a late slip.    Otherwise the secretary may assume absence and make a telephone call to the parents.

Student Absences 

Please call the school office if your child is going to be absent or late.  Office hours are 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Please leave a message on the answering machine if it is more convenient for you to call before 8:15 a.m. or after 4:15 p.m.

  Safe Arrival Program - Call Backs      

The Safe Arrival/Call Back program is an effort to ensure that students who have left for school have arrived safely.  If a student is absent and the parent or guardian has not called the school, we will call home or work to determine that the child's absence is known and that he/she is safe.  Please call us.  This saves a great deal of time and worry by all.

Student Illness or Accident During the Day 

We try to contact parents as quickly as possible; thus it is important that our records of telephone numbers are up to date.  Please keep us informed of work contact numbers or emergency alternatives for this purpose.  The emergency contact you have noted on your registration should be a responsible adult, living in close proximity to the school, who is available during the school hours. Please do not send notes to school requesting that children stay inside at recess.  Children who are unwell should not be in school.

   Lunch Procedures 

a)         Dismissal/Activities

Students will be dismissed promptly at 11:45.  Those remaining for lunch are to walk with their classmates and teacher to the lunch areas.  The student needs to take outdoor clothing and all lunch items with him/her.  All students will remain seated for a minimum of 20 minutes to facilitate a relaxed eating time.  The supervisors present will then instruct students regarding clean up and other activities and dismiss them accordingly.  All students will be requested to clear their lunch items and area prior to dismissal.  Students staying for lunch must remain on the school grounds during the lunch hour. A note or phonecall to the office is required if alternate plans are made for lunch. Normal school expectations for behaviour will apply.

Patrol Times on Post 

8:35 - 8:50                   11:45 - 11:55               12:45 - 12:55               3:45 - 3:55

School Patrols are on post at Chancellor and Markham, Chancellor and Augusta and at the parking lot.

Students are to cross the streets only at points where patrols are located and should wait to be directed to cross by the patrols.  Loitering at patrol posts is discouraged as is engaging patrols in unnecessary conversation.

In the course of the school year, all Grade 4, 5, and 6 students will be trained and serve as school safety patrols. They are to report to the patrol room at their assigned times regardless of weather conditions awaiting further instructions. Please refer to cold weather policy below.

    Bicycles 

Although bike racks are provided, students bring their bikes at their own risk.  All bicycles should be locked.  Because the number of bike racks is limited, students living close to Chancellor are encouraged to walk, leaving the rack spaces for students who have a long distance to travel to school.

Bus and Bus Safety 

At all times when students ride the bus, on field trips or to and from school, the buses are considered extensions of the classroom.  Expectations for behaviour and safety while riding the bus are the same as those of the classroom and playground.

Students are under the supervision of the bus driver and/or the accompanying teacher.  Emergency evacuation procedures will be rehearsed twice yearly.

  Lost and Found 

The lost and found boxes are located under the display case at the front entrance.  Classrooms of younger children also have a lost and found box near their classroom.  These are available for children and parents to check at any time. To ease identification, please label clothing and other possessions with the student’s name inside the garments and footwear.

Students are discouraged from bringing valuables or money to school as these may be easily lost or mislaid.

Fire Drill and Emergency Exits/Procedures 

We shall practice emergency exits. A copy of the exit routes and procedures is located in each teaching area.  Students must exit quickly and quietly.  We need to be certain that everyone is clear of the building and that anyone needing help can be heard and receive help quickly.

   Pets  

There are children registered in school who are allergic to animals and birds.  Please do not bring pets to school unless special arrangements have been made with the teacher for a specific reason.

Cold Weather Policy 

When the windchill reaches -27 degrees, students will remain indoors during recess, lunchtime and while waiting for the school bus. The safety patrols are on duty for a shortened time. At -35 the safety patrols do not go out on duty. Regardless of the weather, children should always come dressed to go outdoors.  Should an emergency occur and evacuation of the school become necessary, even a short walk to safety can result in severe frostbite at these temperatures. When the temperature reaches -45 the school buses are cancelled and will remain cancelled for that day. Please listen to the radio for bus cancellations.

  Emergency Closing of School 

A decision to close the school due to severe snowstorms or other emergencies will be made by the Superintendent or the Chairperson of the Board.  Radio stations will be called and will announce school closures.  Once the school is in session, it will remain open until parents or guardians can collect students.

Student Progress  

Home and school communication is essential throughout the year.  Questions about how your child is progressing in school should be directed to the teacher.  If you do have concerns about your child’s progress, please don’t wait until written report times.  Please call and set up a meeting time.

Reports will be sent home in December, March and June.  Parents are encouraged to attend parent-teacher conferences which are usually scheduled to follow the reporting periods in December and March. 

Report cards are distributed to parents three times a year, usually in December, March and June. The report card envelope should be returned to the school after report cards are distributed in December and March and may be kept at the end of the year .  In June a copy of the report card will be placed in your child's school file.

Assemblies 

Assemblies will be regularly scheduled.  Please note the dates published on the calendar and in the newsletter.  Parents, guardians and community members are welcome to attend.

  Recesses and Playground Guidelines 

After arriving at school, students are to remain on the school grounds.  Supervising teachers must be able to easily see all students. 

The number of children playing on the equipment at one time is limited due to the size of the structure. Students are taught in physical education classes how to use the playground apparatus in a safe manner.  Teachers also give frequent reminders about playground safety. The daily schedule is as follows:

Day 1 - Grade 1 and Grade 4

Day 2 - Grade 2 and Grade 5

Day 3 - Grade 3 and Grade 6 (Kindergarten spring term)

Day 4 - Grade 4 and Grade 1

Day 5 - Grade 5 and Grade 2

Day 6 - Grade 6 and Grade 3 (Kindergarten spring term)

Student Dress  

All students are to have a pair of indoor shoes at school and are to change after entering and before leaving the building.  These shoes may be the runners required for gym classes.  This procedure will help us ensure that dust, mud, and wet shoes are limited to a small entry area, leaving classroom workspaces clean for student learning activities. Please avoid black-soled runners for gym use.  Hats should not be worn in school.  Children with T-shirts with inappropriate or offensive logos will be asked to change clothing or remove the offensive item.

  Monthly Newsletter 

A newsletter will be sent home with the youngest/only child of each family, usually on the first school day of each month.  A monthly calendar of events is included outlining clubs and activities and special events for each grade  Please visit our school website @ www.pembinatrails.ca/chancellor for our newsletter and other school information.

Visitors to the School

In the interest of safety, parents or other visitors must report to the office to inform us of your presence and obtain a volunteer/visitor tag.  A volunteer sign-in book is across from the office for those helping in classrooms.