Coyote Sighting at Lawfield Elementary School

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,

Today two parents reported seeing a coyote in the far grassy field bordered by Berko and Edwina Place.

For the safety of students and staff we entered into a Shelter in Place, which keeps everyone inside the school for their protection.

Animal Control was called and investigated the area. They confirmed that the sighting was a healthy coyote that had run out of the area.

I wanted to share this information with you as a precaution.

According to the City of Hamilton’s website, if you or your children encounter a coyote, please take the following steps to protect yourself:

• Stay calm if a coyote approaches you and wait until they move on.
• Shout, clap your hands together or make a loud noise to scare coyotes away.
• Tell your children to stay away from coyotes and other wildlife.
• Call Animal Services at 905-574-3433 to report injured or dead wildlife.

More information about what you can do about coyotes in the area can be found at the City of Hamilton’s website at https://www.hamilton.ca/animals-pets/wildlife/coyotes.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 905.387.0062

Sincerely,

Chantal Lacroix
Principal