Handbook
NEWSLETTERS
Newsletters will be emailed home the last week of each month (except for September and January) and will be posted on our website: www.gscs.ca/studentsandfamilies/schools/phi.
EXTERIOR DOORS
Due to safety, all exterior doors will be locked, except for the main front door, during the school day from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Students and visitors are reminded that entrance to the school throughout the day will be through the main entrance only. All visitors should report to the office.
UPDATING STUDENT INFORMATION
Please call the school and let us know if you have changed your telephone number or have moved. In case of an emergency, we need accurate, updated information to contact you.
TELEPHONE MESSAGES
Our telephone system has changed. Our telephones are now on automated answering. Please listen carefully to the prompts. To leave a message for teachers “press 9”. To leave a message for Mrs. Lockert “press 0”. All calls will be directed to voicemail and messages will be returned as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
OUTSIDE FOOTWEAR
Parents, students and staff are reminded to remove any wet outside footwear when entering the school. This will ensure the floors will be kept dry and clean for those who do remove their footwear. Thank you for keeping our school safe and clean.
MEDICATION POLICY
The School Division policies outline appropriate procedures dealing with a variety of emergency situations, which includes administration of emergency medical assistance or medication. Prior to administering medication (prescription or non prescription). It is stated that a letter from the child’s parent/ guardian and a letter from the physician is to be received at the school. If this applies to your child, please contact the school for more information.
ALLERGY ALERT
We have a number of students at our school that are highly allergic to peanuts and nut products. Anaphylaxis is a medical condition that causes a severe reaction to specific foods and can result in death within minutes. Because of the seriousness of this danger, we ask that you are careful to avoid sending these foods or foods containing them to school. A reminder that if you have a child that needs medical treatment that is life threatening, please contact the principal at the school. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.
TRAFFIC SAFETY
For the safety of our students, please do not use the staff parking lots as a drop off or pick up zone. When dropping off your children, please use Haultain Avenue and drop them off by the gym doors.
SCHOOL ZONES
- The speed limit in school zones is 30 kms/hr
- U-turns are prohibited
- Parking is allowed in designated areas only
- Stopping or parking is not allowed in a school bus loading zone
- Jaywalking is prohibited; pedestrians must cross at intersections or marked crosswalks
