Welcome Back!

August 31, 2022

Dear families,

We are excited to welcome students back to class – in person and remote learning – for the 2022-23 school year.

We know that the past two years have been challenging, and we are thrilled to see students, staff and families again. Each new year is a great new opportunity.

A friendly reminder that the first day of school will be Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for all students with the exception of SK students who will begin on Wednesday, September 7th. JK students will be attending for a visit on Tuesday, September 6th.

We know that many families remain concerned about safety, and we are too. We continue to take COVID-19 precautions, such as doing daily COVID-19 school and child care screening and staying home when sick or instructed within the screening tool.

As we move through the pandemic, we will continue to update families on important developments. We know that families may have a lot of questions.

We also invite families to keep up with communications from HWDSB by subscribing to email updates or following HWDSB on social media.

Please reach out to our school if you have any questions.

Here are some important points to remember as students prepare for the start of the school year:

• Proper sleep makes a big difference. Please help your child set routines for success.
• Cell phones should not be used at school during instructional time. Students
• Parents will continue to drop off their children at the fence in the morning, only staff and students will wait with children on the playground.
• School starts at 9 and ends at 3:20. Please follow these times to avoid interruptions to classes.
• Parents/caregivers wishing to speak with school staff should call ahead to make an appointment.
• Lunches should be sent in with your child. Please do not drop off fast food for lunches. If your child accidently forgets their lunch, we can provide food through the nutrition program.
• We will have 2 nutrition breaks each day. Only Grade 7/8 students may leave during NB2 (1-1:40) with permission. All students will remain at school for NB1.
• Please monitor your child’s health and screen for potential Covid symptoms. Let’s work together to keep everyone healthy and safe.

We know the return to school, especially for those who had been learning remotely, can be stressful for some students. We are here to support every student. If you think your child might struggle with school, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Kelly McCrory

Principal, Queen Mary