Coyote Sighting in the Area …

Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,

I have been informed by members of the school community of possible coyote sightings recently on our shared space with the park/woods around us. Neither myself or school staff have witnessed any coyotes during the school day, however, 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 905-387-5744.

Sincerely,

Ms. AuCoin
Principal