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Wynyard Elementary School Handbook


WYNYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HANDBOOK

https://www.horizonsd.ca/school/wynes

[email protected]

1. Introduction

Horizon Division Office

1.1 Board of Education

1.2 School Community Council

1.3 School Division’s Commitments

1.4 School Year

2. Wynyard Elementary School

2.1 Staff List

2.2 Wynyard Elementary School Goals

2.3 Mission Statement

2.4 Vision Statement

3. School Policies and Procedures

3.1 Bell Schedule

3.2 Communication

3.2.1 Problem Solving Procedure

3.2.2 Procedure For Contacting Staff At School

3.2.3 Procedure For Contacting Students

3.3 Damaged Property

3.4 Fees

3.5 Fundraising

3.6 Homework

3.6.1 Homework Hall

3.7 Kindergarten

3.8 Leaving the School Grounds

3.9 Lost and Found

3.10 Noon Lunches

3.11 Parent Involvement

3.11.1 Parent Volunteers

3.11.2 Wynyard Elementary Community School Council

3.12 Recess

3.13 Rights and Responsibilities of Students

3.14 Student Conduct and Safety Rules

3.15 School Attendance, Absentees and Late Arrivals

3.16 Hazardous Weather

3.17 School Emergencies, Accidents, Illness

3.18 Administration of Medication

3.19 Community Use of School Facilities

3.20 School Insurance

3.21 School Pictures

3.22 Staff Meetings

3.23 Use of School Telephone



3.24 Early Dismissal Days

4. Curriculum

4.1 General

4.2 Special Programs and Activities

4.2.1 Library

4.2.2 Program of Enrichment and Extension

4.2.3 Skating and Swimming Program

4.2.4 Extracurricular Programs

5. Special Services

5.1 Resource Room / Special Education

5.2 School Health Nurse

5.3 School Psychologist/Speech and Language Pathologist

5.4 Awards

6. Student Evaluation and Reporting Procedures

7. Student Placement

8. Safety Patrol

9. W.E.S. Bullying and Intimidation Policy

10. Student Placement, Promotion/Retention Policy

11. Nutrition Policy

12. WES Rules and Procedures summary

13. WES Academic Integrity Policy

14. Horizon SD Administrative Procedure 165 - ANAPHYLAXIS AND FOOD/SUBSTANCE SENSITIVIES


1. INTRODUCTION

HORIZON SCHOOL DIVISION:

Box 40, Humboldt, SK, SOK 2A0 Phone: 1-866-966-2558

www.horizonsd.ca

Kevin Garinger Director of Education/CEO

Randolph MacLean Deputy Director of Education

Marilyn Flaman Superintendent of Finance Services/CFO

Justin Arendt Superintendent of Operational Services/COO

Todd Gjevre Superintendent of Human Resources

Darrell Paproski Superintendent of Student Services

Crandall Hrynkiw Superintendent of Learning Services

Lance Hiltz Communications Officer

Jason Neville Supervisor of Student Services

Katherine Oviatt Supervisor of Literacy & Early Learning Services

Brennan Hack Education Psychologist

Elaina Bindig Computer Technician

Leanne Menzie Band Director

Clint Proznik School Case Worker

Debbie Johnson Speech Language Pathologist

To view the entire Horizon School Division Organizational Chart visit the Horizon School Division website at

https://www.horizonsd.ca/About/OrgChart/Pages/default.aspx

1.1 BOARD OF EDUCATION

SUB-DIVISION TRUSTEES:

David Holinaty Sub. Div. #1

Vacant Sub. Div. #2

Jennifer Lemky Sub. Div. #3

Denis Bergerman Sub. Div. #4

Murray Proznick Sub. Div. #5

Darcy Swiderski Sub. Div. #6

Wil Lengyel Sub. Div. #7– vice chairperson

Leslie Lewis Sub. Div. #8

Vacant Sub. Div. #9

Jim Hack Sub. Div. #10 – chairperson

Nathan Bitternose Sub. Div. #11

Benny Paul Crow-Buffalo Sub. Div. #12

Albert Pinacie Sub. Div. #13

Melva Desjarlais Sub. Div. #14

Board elections to be held in October of 2016

http://www.horizonsd.ca/

https://www.horizonsd.ca/About/OrgChart/Pages/default.aspx


1.2 SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Kyle Lamont Chairperson

Lynne Neal Vice-Chairperson

Tera Hunter Secretary

Tara Lindal Treasurer

Crystal Klebeck MAL

Julie Peterson MAL

Jessica Lalonde MAL

Murray Proznick Horizon S.D. Rep.

Cst. Johnathon Bailey RCMP Rep.

Jackie Babey Town of Wynyard Rep.

Candy-Lynn Chuckry WES Staff Rep.

Jeff Fisher Principal

1.3 HORIZON SCHOOL DIVISION’S COMMITMENTS

1.3.1 - Vision

A community of learning and achieving

1.3.2- Mission

To educate the whole student by adapting opportunities for personal success

1.3.3 – Principles for Action

Success in establishing the Horizon School Division is guided by a commitment to the

following principles for action:

We value success for ALL students

We value honest, competent, inspiring, forward thinking, leadership

We value challenging, supportive and high quality education

We value safety, caring and respect for self & others

We value equity and fairness

We value life-long learning

We value effective communication & productive partnerships

We value optimism and the celebration of success

We value accountability and a results-based focus

1.3.4 – Strategic Plan:

For the 2016-2017 school year, Horizon School Division has generated a precise focus on three goal

areas. Horizon’s goals will be based around:

Safe and Caring Schools

Literacy

Assessment


1.4 SCHOOL YEAR

REPORT CARD and INTERVIEW DATES P/T Interviews – Nov. 23/24 (evenings)

Report Cards – Dec. 2

Report Cards – Mar.24

P/T Interviews – April 5/6 (evenings)

Report Cards – June 30


Horizon School Division A Community of Learning and Achieving

2016-2017 School Year Calendar for Wynyard Elementary School

MONTH DAYS

AUGUST Wednesday, August 24- Admin./Convention/PD/ 6

Wednesday, August 31/16 non-inst./coll. learning/etc.

SEPTEMBER Thursday, September 1/16 First Day of Classes 21

Monday, September 5/16 Labour Day Monday, September 19/16 Collaborative Learning Day

OCTOBER Thursday, October 6/16 Non-Instructional Day 20

Friday, October 7/16 Collaborative Learning Day Monday, October 10/16 Thanksgiving

NOVEMBER Friday, November 11/16 Remembrance Day 21 Monday, November 14/16 No School (in lieu of P/T/S Int.)

Wed/Thur., November 23&24/16 Evening P/T Interviews

DECEMBER Tuesday, December 20/16 Last Day of Classes 14

December 21/16-January 3/17 Christmas/Winter Holidays

JANUARY Wednesday, January 4/17 Classes Resume 20

Monday, January 30/17 Non-Instructional Day

FEBRUARY Friday, February 17/17 Last Day of Classes 15

Monday, February 20/17 Family Day February 21/17-February 24/17 Winter Break Monday, February 27/17 Classes Resume

MARCH Monday, March 6/17 Non-Instructional Day 22

Monday, March 20/17 Collaborative Learning Day Friday, March 31/17 No School

APRIL Wed/Thur., April 5&6/17 Evening P/T Interviews 14

Friday, April 14/17 Good Friday April17/17-April 21/17 Easter/Spring Break

MAY Friday, May 19/17 No School (in lieu of P/T/S Int.)22

Monday, May 22/17 Victoria Day

JUNE Wednesday, June 21/17 National Aboriginal Day 22

Friday, June 30/17 Last Day (Report Cards)

TOTAL 19


2.1 STAFF LIST WYNYARD ELEMENTARY

STAFF MEMBER WORK LOAD

Jeff Fisher Principal/Phys. Ed.

Niki Prime PK/LRT

Candy-Lynn Chuckry Kindergarten

Melanie Chorney Grade 1

Myrna Denesik Grade 1

Yvonne Chorney Grade 2

Trish Karakochuk Grade 3/Technology

Lisa Friesen Grades 3

Karol Tarry Grade 4/EAL

Karishma Bolt Grade 4

Shaunda Halldorson-Gudnason Grade 5

Bev Bzdel Grades 5/6

Bonita Reeve Grade 6

Ashley Magnusson LRT

Sarah Floyd Arts Ed./Grade 3/Grade 4

Leanne Menzie Band Director

Chantelle Malinowski Secretary

Marg Panchuk EA

Sandi Gudjonson EA

Suzanne Gudjonson EA

Sherrey Hykaway EA

Kathy Jones EA

Karin Issel EA

Lonna Walker EA

Tracy Wolitski EA

Dana Stefanson EA

Lori Waite Non-teacher librarian

Clint Proznik Youth Counselor

Ben Zelinski Custodian (1.00 FTE)

Betty Blight Custodian (0.20 FTE)

Tracy Wolitski Bus Driver

Doug Ford Bus Driver

Gwen Burko Bus Driver

Angela Pidkowich Bus Driver

Milton Harvey Bus Driver

Della Holweck Bus Driver

Kevin Arngrimson Bus Driver

Karen Magnusson Bus Driver

Debbie Johnson SLP

Tracy Chasky SLP-A


2.2 WYNYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOALS

WES will strive to align with the goals of Horizon School Division #205 in the following ways:

1. Safe and Caring Schools:

To continue with and enhance the “LEADER IN ME” principles and continue to use the “RESPECT INITIATIVE” as a support for TLIM:

i. Continue to model and teach the 7-habits ii. Continuing the idea of Respect for Self, Respect for Others, Respect for Property,

Respect for Community, Respect for Community Property, and Respect for Environment

iii. Consistency of school “rules and expectations” iv. STRESS “Think First” v. Emphasis on LEADERSHIP

vi. Attempt to focus on the intrinsic value of respectful behaviour vii. 9 classrooms have fully implemented the “Leader in Me” (KA/B, 1C, 1D, 2C, 3K,

3F, 4B, 4T) process and the rest of the school will evolve toward the same. 1. Staff focus on the principles of “Leader in Me” in how they interact with

each other 2. Assessment:

Ensuring consistent assessment throughout the school: o Honour Roll, etc. o Sharing of resources, ideas, etc. o Teamwork approach o Participation in collaborative learning days o F&P, EYE, HMTMS, TTFM, etc.

Teaching Goal Setting through Assess/Reflect

Recognition of Goal Setting and Leadership Achievement

Implementation of Maplewood Markbook

Consistent Report Cards across Horizon

Writing at Grade Level Assessment 3. Literacy:

Ensuring consistent programming and expectations in the area of literacy: o Implementation of “Literacy Support Groups” at school level

Allows classroom to intervene with struggling readers o Continued use of F & P assessment and Levelled Literacy Intervention o Continued use of Daily Language, Daily Comprehension, STARS, CARS, Daily 5,

etc. o Classroom Reading Areas o Classroom Libraries o Participation in collaborative learning days o Library Book Fair


Our Shared “Core Beliefs” about Literacy

1. We believe that from birth all children can achieve and providing positive, early, and necessary ongoing support will help them to succeed.

2. We believe that if teachers and leaders synergize to develop high standards among themselves

and their students, then students will strive to achieve their highest potential.

3. We believe that showing kids you care builds positive rapport, and setting high expectations and adjusting method for each individual’s abilities best supports learning.

4. We believe that no one knows how high they can go… We are the ladders!

2.2.1 SPECIFIC ACADMEMIC GOALS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUESTING A COPY OF

THE WES LEARNING IMPROVEMENT PLAN. THE LEARNING

IMPROVEMENTPLAN IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WES web-site at


2.2.2 Curricular Goals and Outcomes

Available at: https://www.curriculum.gov.sk.ca/webapps/moe-curriculum-BBLEARN/index.jsp

2.3 MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Wynyard Elementary School is to nurture the whole student by offering leadership

opportunities in a welcoming and respectful environment where all students strive to realize their fullest

potential.

2.4 VISON STATEMENT

The vision of Wynyard Elementary School is to build a community of students who are “Learning for

Life”.


https://www.curriculum.gov.sk.ca/webapps/moe-curriculum-BBLEARN/index.jsp


3.1 BELL SCHEDULE

8:45 Morning Bell – Bell Rings

8:47 Announcements – Bell Rings

8:49-9:38 Period 1 – Bell Rings

9:38-10:26 Period 2

10:26 Recess Begins – Bell Rings

10:40 Recess Ends - Bell Rings

10:40-11:25 Period 3

11:25-12:10 Period 4

12:10 Lunch Begins – Bell Rings

12:30 Warning Bell (Clean-up) – Bell Rings

12:35 Noon Recess Begins – Bell Rings

12:57 Noon Recess Ends – Bell Rings

12:57-1:40 Period 5

1:40-2:21 Period 6

2:21 Recess Begins – Bell Rings

2:35 Recess Ends – Bell Rings

2:35-3:20 Period 7

3:20 Warning Bell – Bell Rings

3:23 Bus Students Dismissed – Bell Rings

3:25 Town Students Dismissed – Bell Rings

3.2 COMMUNICATION

3.2.1 PROBLEM SOLVING PROCEDURE

Please do not feel that your problem is ever too trivial. Questions, misunderstandings and

problems will arise because we are working with many individual personalities. When you are in

doubt, or confronted with situations which trouble you, please do not hesitate to contact the

school either by phone or in person. Classroom teachers should be contacted first with questions

about programming, discipline, and other classroom related issues. Communication usually

prevents a minor irritation from developing into a major problem. If you are concerned with your

child's progress at any time throughout the year, you are encouraged to get in touch with your

child's teacher either by a phone call or an arranged interview. We, as teachers, also like to feel

free to contact you at any time throughout the year if we feel that there is a concern or problem

that might affect you or to pass along good news and commendations.

Our phone number is 554-2325. Our school secretary is in the school from 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Please place your calls during this time and the secretary will relay any messages to the teacher

during non-instructional time. We are looking forward to working with you during the school

year.

3.2.2 PROCEDURE FOR CONTACTING STAFF AT SCHOOL

We encourage parents to communicate regularly with staff. If you find it necessary to phone the

school to speak with a teacher, we request that you do so during the day when the teacher is not in

the classroom teaching. Please refer to Daily Schedule (Sect. 3.1) for non-instructional times.

We would kindly ask that visitors report to the office.


3.2.3 PROCEDURE FOR CONTACTING STUDENTS

If you must get a message to your child please phone the school and ask the secretary or any

teacher who answers, to take the message and refer it to your child's homeroom teacher. Only in

cases of emergency will we call the children to the phone. This allows us to adhere to our goal of

protecting instructional time during the school day.

3.3 DAMAGED PROPERTY

Property damaged by a student either wilfully or while engaging in unacceptable behaviour will

be reported to the parents. It is expected that the student pay for the damages.

3.4 FEES

A minimal twenty-five dollar ($25) user fee is collected at the beginning of the school year. This

fee covers the cost of the use of the swimming pool, skating/curling rink, some transportation,

and other extended services such as performances by outside groups.

3.5 FUND RAISING

Our school is involved in a variety of fund raising programs throughout the year. Money raised

from these projects goes toward enhancing school programs, as well as, for community projects

outside the school. Major fund raisers our school supports for outside agencies include:

Skate-a-thon - Proceeds to Telemiracle and various school projects

Legion Poppy Sales - Proceeds to Legion

Terry Fox Run – Proceeds to Terry Fox Foundation/Cancer Research

Others are arranged on an “as needed” basis

3.6 HOMEWORK

Homework serves an important purpose in your child's school life. It is a means of reviewing and

reinforcing the lessons taught in school. Homework is also a way to help your child to develop

work and study habits that will assist him or her throughout the years spent in school.

You can help your child develop some routines that will be of assistance in successfully

completing homework assignments. The following suggestions are offered for this purpose.

1. Ask your child if he or she has homework that day. By asking your child about homework,

you are helping him or her to remember that there is an assignment to be completed. It is

also helpful to check daily agendas for homework assignments.

2. Become interested in your child's homework. Ask him or her to show the homework to you

and to explain what the work completed was about. Sharing your child's work with him or

her reinforces the importance of homework and helps your child to understand that you are

interested in his or her progress. Looking at your child's homework also keeps you informed

about the progress of the child and the way in which your child is able to complete the work

assigned.

3. Remember that homework is your child's work - not yours. You should not do the work for

the child; rather, you should be concerned with whether or not your child did the work. If

your child has trouble with homework assignments and cannot complete it, write a note

telling the teacher about the problem. It is the teacher's responsibility to make the homework

assignment clearly understood by each student.


4. Help your child set a regular homework time each day and remain with the commitment.

Free your child of other responsibilities at the time.

5. Provide your child with a quiet place to work and study where he or she is not disturbed by

younger children, pets, or distracting forms of technology. Homework will help your

youngster grow and develop.

6. Make use of the Daily Agendas provided to each student to monitor your child’s homework.

3.6.1 HOMEWORK HALL Students who do not finish assigned homework will be required to attend Homework Hall from

12:35 until their work is completed that day. This is not intended as a punishment, but rather as a

way to ensure all assignments are completed.

3.7 KINDERGARTEN

There are two kindergarten classes. Kindergarten students attend on an “every other day basis”

on the 6 day cycle. Calendars will be sent home monthly with the Kindergarten children to help

avoid any confusion which may be caused by holidays or special days.

3.8 LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS

Leaving the school grounds during regular school hours without permission is prohibited. Any

student wishing to leave the school grounds during breaks must have a permission note or note in

the agenda. This includes “special trips” for lunch during the noon hour. The exception is when

a student is going home for lunch.

3.9 LOST AND FOUND

Articles that have been found over the school year are kept in a lost and found box for one month.

At the end of the month any articles which have not been claimed will be donated to the

Association of Community Living.

3.10 NOON LUNCHES

All town students are encouraged to go home for lunch; however, we understand that this is not

always possible. In case of an exception, please inform the school in the form of a note or phone

call. All students eating lunch at school are expected to be outside by 12:35 pm. Please note sec

3.8 as well.

3.11 PARENT INVOLVEMENT

3.11.1 PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Parent volunteering may be in the form of helping the students or the teacher in school related

activities.

Teachers require extra supervision for field trips, school parties and other special projects. It may

be time spent working with small groups or individual children, or helping prepare classroom

activities or materials.

Many parents are excellent resource people and share their knowledge and talents with the

children. It's a great way to get involved, contact the school and become a parent volunteer!


All volunteers working with students in the Horizon School Division are required to have a

Criminal Record (CRC)/Vulnerable Sector (VSC) completed prior to working with students. A

CRC/VSC can be obtained free of charge at the local RCMP detachment. All CRC/VSC forms

can be submitted to the principal of the school and are valid for 3 years.

More information regarding CRC/VSC can be found here:

http://www.horizonsd.ca/formsandProcedures/400-Personnel/AP-495

3.11.2 WYNYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

This council is responsive to the educational concerns of our community and they advocate on

behalf of the students and other members of Wynyard Elementary School.

There are currently 11 members of the council, plus the principal & a teacher representative.

Elections are held and the tax payers determine the membership. The council determines its own

executive positions of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. Each member serves

a two year term. Meetings are held at the Wynyard Elementary School. The public is welcome

to attend.

3.12 RECESS

The staff at Wynyard Elementary feels that all students in good health should go outside at recess.

This gives them a valuable break from the classroom, and enables them to maintain a greater

degree of concentration. To this end, the staff provides supervision during all recess periods.

Please ensure that students are dressed appropriately for the weather.

3.13 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

I have a right to: Therefore, I have a responsibility to:

Be recognized as a Conduct myself in a manner worthy of the respect

worthwhile individual. of others.

Live and work in an Avoid participation in activities which create

atmosphere of mutual negative disturbances: treat others in a friendly

respect and courtesy. considerate manner.

Be safe and secure from Avoid endangering others through fighting, throwing

threatening or abusive of objects, or the exhibiting of belligerent behaviour

behaviour on the part of others.

Be secure in the feeling that Properly secure my own property and avoid taking

my personal possessions will things which are not mine.

be free from wilful damage or

theft.

Utilize materials, equipment Recognize that the marking upon, or other

and furniture which are in good wilful damage to, or theft of books, educational

http://www.horizonsd.ca/formsandProcedures/400-Personnel/AP-495


repair. aids, tables, chairs, lockers, etc, constitutes an

unreasonable infringement upon the rights of others.

Live and learn in an Properly place all litter in appropriate receptacles.

environment free from litter.

Live in an environment Recognize that wilful vandalism of school facilities

where buildings, wall is a crime against the people of this school, and that it

coverings, lockers, windows will be treated as such.

rest rooms, shrubs, lawns

are free from vandalism.

Learn in an orderly Come to class on time, prepared with all appropriate

environment free from learning tools, including books, pens and pencils,

unnecessary interruptions notebooks, etc., and with a positive attitude toward the

or delays. day’s activities.

3.14 STUDENT CONDUCT AND SAFETY RULES

CAPS/HEADWEAR: Students may wear caps etc., as they wish on the playground; however,

in the school in general and classes in particular, caps are not appropriate in an

atmosphere of learning.

GUM/SUNFLOWER SEEDS: Gum, sunflower and pumpkin seeds are not allowed at any time

on the playground, or in the school during school hours.

BICYCLES/ETC: Students are allowed to bring their bicycles to school. Bicycle drivers must

obey all traffic rules as well as school patrol rules. Bikes must be parked in the

appropriate area. Students are asked to stay away from the bikes during school

hours. Please note that although we will do our best to ensure that nothing

happens when the bicycles are kept at school, the school cannot be held

responsible. Skateboards, scooters, and other modes of transportation can be

stored in an appropriate area, upon consultation with the classroom

teacher/administrator.

3.15 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, ABSENTEEISM AND BEING LATE:

ATTENDANCE:

Students are expected to maintain regular attendance except in cases of illness or special

circumstances. Please keep the school informed of any changes in regular attendance.

Attendance is taken at 8:50 and 1:00 every day.

CHILDREN ABSENT FROM SCHOOL:

If your child will be absent from school for any reason, we are requesting that you phone the

school (554-2325) in the morning between 8:30 and 9:15 and before 1:15 in the afternoon, and

leave a message with the secretary or any staff member who takes the call. It is not necessary for

you to talk directly to your son or daughter's teacher to report their absence. We would

appreciate it if you would please inform the school of the reason your child is absent whenever

possible. If a note or phone call is not received, the school will attempt to contact home to

confirm the child’s whereabouts as part of our Safe Arrival program.


SCHOOL ARRIVAL TIME:

Town students and/or students arriving at the school by means other than bus should not arrive

any earlier than 8:30 a.m.. Student doors, located on the south and west side of the school, are

unlocked at 8:30 a.m. each morning. These doors are locked during instructional time.

3.16 HAZARDOUS WEATHER POLICY

If the wind chill factor is dangerously high, temperatures are dangerously low, or weather

conditions are dangerous, the town students will not be expected to travel home for lunch or go

outside at recess. However, students are expected to dress appropriately, as some time is spent

outside on most days.

3.17 SCHOOL EMERGENCIES, ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS

Due to the unpredictable nature of Saskatchewan winter weather it is possible that buses may not

be able to pick up students. It is the responsibility of parents to make arrangement for the lodging

of their children in town, should buses not run due to severe winter storms. It is extremely

important that such arrangements are made and the school be notified of such arrangements. If

parents do not know of anyone their children can stay with, the school will try and make

arrangements. Any students who do not have a place to stay for the evening will be kept in the

school under teacher supervision. This, however, is a last resort.

3.18 ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION

If your child has a need to take medication while at school, please call the principal to make the

necessary arrangements.

3.19 COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

School facilities are available to responsible organizations when facilities are not required for

school purposes. Contact the principal's office for further information.

3.20 SCHOOL INSURANCE

All students are covered under a blanket policy held by the school board, for injuries occurring at

school or school sponsored events. Additional coverage is available under a voluntary plan.

Information regarding the policy held by the school board will be issued early in the year. If

parents wish additional coverage they are encouraged to visit their own insurance agent.

3.21 SCHOOL PICTURES

Each year, early in the fall, school pictures are taken. Parents and students will be informed as to

the date and other relevant information.

3.22 STAFF MEETINGS

Monthly staff meetings are held on a regular basis. Meetings are typically held on the 2nd and 4th

Tuesday of the month.

3.23 USE OF SCHOOL TELEPHONE BY STUDENTS

Students are allowed to use the phone on a need basis. However, the school would appreciate

your support in helping the children organize their after school activities at a time other than

during the school day, thus avoiding many unnecessary phone calls home at noon hour and just

prior to bus loading.


3.24 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/COLLABORATIVE LEARNING DAYS

Periodically throughout the school year (8 times/year for 2016-2017), all students in the Horizon

School Division will be excused from classes for the day. The purpose of these professional

development and collaborative learning days is to provide time for school-level professional

development, Professional Learning Community work, staff meetings, and preparation time for

school staff.

4.1 SASKATCHEWAN CURRICULUM SUBJECT AREAS

Foundational and Learning Objectives of each of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education’s

Curricular Subject Areas as well as other information pertaining to each subject and grade are

available at:


4.2 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

4.2.1 LIBRARY:

Library materials are provided for your child to use. Please encourage your child to read and take

care of the library books that he/she brings home. The library loan period varies from 1 to 2

weeks. If your child requires a book or books for a longer period of time, he/she should return

the book to the library and have it renewed by the librarian.

4.2.2 PROGRAM OF ENRICHMENT AND EXTENSION

Throughout the year a variety of opportunities such as technological enrichment and projects may

arise that will allow learning to take place outside the school setting. These activities will

supplement approved classroom activities and programs. The parents will be provided with the

necessary information, and will need to sign a consent form allowing their child to participate.

4.2.3 SKATING AND SWIMMING PROGRAM

All students are expected to participate. Students must provide necessary equipment whenever

possible. Supervision will be supplied by both teaching staff and facilities staff. Both programs

are designed for participation, basic skill development and enjoyment. If for any reason you feel

that your child should not participate, please discuss this with your child's homeroom teacher and

or the school principal.

4.2.4 EXTRACURRICULLAR PROGRAMS Wynyard Elementary School offers a variety of extracurricular programs throughout the school

year. These activities vary from year-to-year, and may include athletics, arts, and other activities.

The general philosophy of WES’s extracurricular programs is one of participation, development,

and fun. However, more “competitive” programs may also be offered.

5. SPECIAL SERVICES

5.1 LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE

We believe all children should receive programming designed to meet their needs and develop

their potential. Many adapted programs are developed within the regular classroom by the

regular classroom teacher and the Learning Resource Room teacher through the Adaptive

Dimension, differentiated instruction, etc. Students may be withdrawn for part of their day to



work in small group settings; however, an inclusive approach is emphasized. Individual

education programs are based on the student's individual needs. The program is continually

reviewed and revised. Team teaching and co-teaching might also be utilized within each

classroom.

5.2 SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE

The Public Health Nurse for Wynyard Elementary is Tera Shewchuk. She provides various

services to the school and students. She will see students referred by school personnel or parents.

She also gives assistance with health problems, conferences with teachers or families and

provides health information to the classrooms.

5.3 SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST/ CASE

WORKER

A referral must be made through the school and parental permission is required.

A speech therapist will assess the child's speech and language needs and assist the school LRT’s

in planning appropriate direct therapy programs.

Our psychologist provides assessments, conferences with teachers and parents and provides

recommendations for programming.

The School Case Worker visits our school regularly. Referrals may be made by parents or

teachers.

5.4 AWARDS

Grade 6 graduates are given a school pin.

Volunteers for safety patrol program receive recognition certificates and pins at year end.

Students in Grades 4-6 who achieve an average term GPA of 3.2 or higher are placed on the

honour roll and receive a recognition certificate each term.

Students in Grades 4-6 who achieve an average GPA of 3.6 or higher are placed on the

Principal’s list and receive the Principal’s Award Certificate.

Students in Term 2 & 3 who show an overall 0.2 or higher GPA improvement will be placed on

the Improvement Award and receive a recognition certificate each term.

Spirit of Citizenship Award is awarded annually to deserving student(s).

6. STUDENT EVALUATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURES

The evaluation of students is a continuous and on-going process in which a variety of assessment

techniques are used. An “Outcome Based Assessment” approach is used by all staff members.

Staff members use this information to create the best learning environment and to make constant

adjustments to accommodate the diversity of students' needs. Parents will be kept informed

throughout the year of any changes to programming.

The outcome of evaluations is reported to all parents and students in three reporting terms and

two scheduled interviews. Additional contacts through letters, notes, phone calls, informal

interviews, initiated by parents or teachers, are encouraged.

Our reporting periods are listed in this handbook. Two sets of parent-teacher interviews will be

scheduled for each student. Interviews take place in November and March.


7. STUDENT PLACEMENT

1. Teacher meetings are held at the end of the first term, second term, and again in early

June to discuss each child’s progress and best academic placement for the upcoming

school year.

2. The child’s academic successes, weaknesses, attendance, social and emotional maturity

are all considered in this process.

3. Class lists will either be posted in June of the preceding year or on the first day of classes

in the fall. Parental support and cooperation are appreciated.

4. Please refer to the school’s Student Placement, Promotion/Retention Policy for more

information.

8. SAFETY PATROL

The primary aims of the Patrol are:

1. To help protect children from automobile accidents while they are on their way to and

from school.

2. To help children to develop sound habits in the use of streets.

3. To foster qualities of leadership and good citizenship in Patrol members.

Service on the Patrol is voluntary, open to all who are interested, and means a sacrifice of a few

minutes each day in order to fulfil the duties as member. Members are selected for their courtesy,

dependability, interest in their job, attitude toward others, and scholastic performance.


9. BULLYING AND INTIMIDATION POLICY

Preamble: Wynyard Elementary School strives to provide an environment that protects all individuals from all forms of intimidation, harassment and bullying. The overlying principle that supports this environment is the theme of “RESPECT” that has been implemented at Wynyard Elementary School. All members of the school are expected to observe and practice:

1. Respect of Self 2. Respect of Others 3. Respect of Property 4. Respect of Community & Community Property

Policy Statement: Acts of harassment and intimidation will not be tolerated at Wynyard Elementary School. This applies to all in-school activities, to all school-sponsored activities and to all school bus related activities. Each concern related to bullying will be addressed on an individual basis and will be dealt with on an individual basis as well. Definition: Bullying involves the following elements:

o A desire to hurt o Hurtful action o A power imbalance o (usually) repetition of behaviour(s), but not always! o an unjust use of power o enjoyment by the aggressor o a feeling of oppression on the part of the victim

Bullying may include:

o verbal bullying such as insults, criticism, name calling, malicious rumours, anonymous phone calls and/or email

o gestural bullying such as threatening/obscene gestures, menacing stares or deliberate ignoring

o physical bullying such as hitting, throwing things, using a weapon or taking/hiding belongings

o relational bullying such as forming coalitions against someone or purposefully excluding someone

o “e” bullying such as threatening/harassing email, text message, instant message or any other electronically produced medium.

WES Bullying and Intimidation Policy – Page 1 of 2

Reference Horizon School Division #205 Administrative Procedure AP-170


Description: Bullying will be considered to have taken place if intimidation/harassment has taken place and a person should have known that such behaviour was not welcomed by the victim. Such behaviour may be verbal, gestural, physical or relational and is unsolicited or unwelcome. It may be one incident, but it is usually a series of incidents. In short, bullying happens when someone is significantly hurt by the actions of others, fears that this will happen again, and feels powerless to prevent this. Bullying may include:

o verbal abuse or threats o unwelcome remarks, jokes or innuendoes or taunting about a person’s body,

attire, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, religion, etc. o displaying offensive or derogatory pictures o practical jokes that cause awkwardness or embarrassment o unwelcome invitations or requests or intimidation o leering or other gestures o unnecessary physical contact such as touching, pinching, patting, punching,

spitting o coercing or influencing third parties to harass others

Consequences: Bullying, intimidation and harassment are viewed as serious matters at Wynyard Elementary School. All incidents will be screened by teachers. Those that are viewed to be bullying in nature and in violation of this policy will be referred to the in-school administration. Consequences for bullying may include, but are not limited to:

o verbal and/or written reprimand o phone call to parents o refer to School Case Worker o loss of privileges o recess detention o exclusion from regular class activities o exclusion from special events o suspension o expulsion

Regardless of the nature of the consequence, the purpose is to make the offender aware of the severity of his/her actions, to help the offender develop a more empathetic attitude, to reinforce the idea of RESPECT within the school, and to help the offender develop strategies to avoid repeated behaviour.

Bullying will also be dealt with through Horizon School Divison #205 policy. Please refer to Administrative Procedure AP-170 for more information.

WES Bullying and Intimidation Policy – Page 2 of 2

Reference Horizon School Division #205 Administrative Procedure AP-170


10. STUDENT PLACEMENT, PROMOTION / RETENTION POLICY

Please refer to Administrative Procedure AP-361 for the Horizon School Division #205 regarding

student evaluation. This protocol outlined by the Board of Education of the Horizon School Division will

be used as a guiding document regarding student promotion/retention. Additionally, the following policy

will be used to determine student promotion/retention at Wynyard Elementary School.

The staff at Wynyard Elementary School is committed to the philosophy that students must be treated as

individuals and that instructional programs must be tailored to their unique needs. The staff further

believes that the educational needs of most students are best served when they are grouped with their age

and social peers.

Consistent with this philosophy, the staff believes that instructional programs for the students at Wynyard

Elementary School should be enriched for the above-average or gifted student, and adapted or modified

for the needs of unique learners.

Teachers shall promote students in their work in accordance with the promotion policies of the Horizon

School Division #205 and Wynyard Elementary School under the general supervision of the Principal.

However, students at Wynyard Elementary school will not be retained or accelerated without the approval

of the Director of Education or his designate. Candidates for acceleration will only be considered when

accompanied by a written request from the parents or guardians.

At the Kindergarten to Grade 6 level, maturational factors may outweigh academic achievement in

promotion/retention decisions. The core team of classroom teacher(s), learning resource teacher(s),

principal or designate, and parent(s) will be involved in the decision to promote/retain a student. Parents

will be notified by the end of the 2nd reporting period if their child is being considered for retention in

order to facilitate discussion and decisions necessary to help ensure future success.

The core team will be involved in planning program for students who are retained. Other members of the

extended team that may include, but is not limited to, educational assistant(s), speech-language

pathologist(s), occupational therapist(s), educational psychometric(s), educational psychologist(s), school

case worker(s), coordinator(s) of student services, superintendent(s) of student services may also be

consulted when planning for educational programming.


11. NUTRITION POLICY Please refer to the Saskatoon Health Region’s Nutrition Positive manual regarding nutrition in schools.

Also, please refer to the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s research report on Nutrition

Guidelines for Schools. These documents will be used as a guiding information regarding nutrition at

Wynyard Elementary School.

Preamble:

Wynyard Elementary School is committed to supporting health lifestyle choices. Wynyard Elementary

School is also committed to the philosophy that nutritious food is essential to the overall development of

students’ minds and bodies. Nutritious meals and snacks contribute to academic achievement, physical

development and overall better health. Furthermore, healthy eating patterns are essential for students to

achieve their full academic potential, full physical and mental growth, and lifelong health and well-being.

Schools share the responsibility with the home and the community in educating children on the need for

health nutritious foods.

Policy:

Wynyard Elementary School is committed to the promotion of healthy meals and snacks. Students and

staff are encouraged to eat healthy/nutritious foods. The school is also committed to offering healthy

food choices during school functions; this may include such things as hot lunches, class parties, and other

special events. However, it is important to note that “special treats” will still be tolerated since the overall

goal is to promote nutrition with reasonable guidelines.

Guidelines/Procedures:

1. Food choices offered in school and lunches from home are encouraged to adhere to the guidelines

as outlined in the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s research report on Nutrition

Guidelines for Schools as well as the Canada Food Guide to Healthy Eating.

2. Wynyard Elementary School is a “junk food free zone” with regards to school lunches and school

functions. Items such as potato chips, candy, and chocolate bars are not allowed in the school for

school lunches.

3. Wynyard Elementary School will continue to offer a daily milk program to its students.

4. Wynyard Elementary School will attempt to offer healthier alternatives for school functions. This

may include such things as whole wheat buns for hot dogs, whole wheat crust for pizza, fruits,

vegetables, etc.

5. Classes are encouraged to offer healthy alternatives during class parties such as fruits, vegetables,

whole grains, etc. This should not eliminate occasional special treats during these events

(ie.birthday cupcakes, special parties, etc.)

6. Wynyard Elementary School promotes offering nutritious foods or non-food items for rewards

within the classroom setting.

Definitions:

o Healthy Foods can best be defined by those foods recommended to be served “most often” by the

Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s research report on Nutrition Guidelines for Schools.

See Appendix A.

o Acceptable Foods can best be defined by those foods recommended to be served “sometimes” by

the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s research report on Nutrition Guidelines for

Schools. See Appendix A.

o Marginal Foods can best be defined by those foods recommended to be served “least often”


o Junk Foods can best be defined as those foods that do not fit into the Canada Food Guide or are

listed as “others”. by the Saskatchewan School Boards Association’s research report on Nutrition

Guidelines for Schools. See Appendix A.


12. Wynyard Elementary School Procedures

Entrance and Hallway Procedures

- Enter the school in a quiet and respectable manner.

- Remove shoes and put on shelf. No bare feet in the school.

- Remove hat.

- Walk quietly to your classroom.

- Keep hands and feet to yourself.

- No gum in the school.

Classroom Procedures

- Come in promptly at bell.

- Hang up hats, jackets, backpacks, etc.

- Proceed to your own desk and be ready to work (books, pencils out, etc.)

- Follow the class procedures set out for your particular classroom

- Use of electronic devices not permitted during school day unless specified by classroom teacher.

Noon-hour Lunch Time Procedures - Please be polite and respectful; behave as you would for a meal in your home

- Use quiet voices.

- Eat at your own desk.

- At 12:30, clean up desks and wait for supervisor’s dismissal.

- Bus students need parent permission (written or phone call) to leave school grounds at noon hour.

Playground/Recess Procedures

- Hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

- Gum and sunflower seeds not allowed on playground.

- Play ball tag off and away from the equipment.

- No throwing things other than playground balls.

- Swings – one student at a time.

o -- No standing or jumping off swings.

o -- No twisting.

- Stay out of trees (supervisors can’t see students in trees), unless otherwise permitted by school

staff. This applies to tree line along the south end of playground (difficult to supervise/dangerous

along highway) and trees along north side of playground (not school property).

- No running through the rink or sitting on the rink boards

- Students must ask for supervisor’s permission prior to re-entering school for any reason prior to

the bell.

- Use of electronic devices is not permitted during recesses or noon hours.

Bathroom Procedures

- As much as possible, use bathroom during breaks rather than class time.

- Use the bathroom quietly and properly – Flush –No writing on walls.

- Be sure to wash hands with soap every time you use the washroom.


Dress Code:

- School appropriate dress is required with regard to shorts/skirt length, spaghetti straps, belly

baring shirts, clothing “logos” and messages, etc.

- School appropriate swim wear is also required for in-school aquatic activities.


13. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Preamble:

Wynyard Elementary School strives to provide a high level of academic programming in which students

are given opportunity to excel. In order to maintain this high level of programming, academic integrity

with regard to plagiarism, copyright infringement, and timeliness of assignments must be clearly stated.

Policy Statement:

Wynyard Elementary School expects that each of its students be held to a high level of accountability in

areas of academic integrity, including plagiarism, copyright infringement, and timeliness of assignments.

Each concern related to academic integrity will be addressed on an individual basis and will be dealt with

on a case-by-case basis.

Definitions:

Academic integrity refers to the adherence to moral and ethical principles, soundness of moral character,

and honesty by students and staff with regard to the academic programming at Wynyard Elementary

School.

Cheating – occurs when you present as your own the work of another. Some examples of cheating

include:

Copying and/or providing for another an examination, assignment, lab assignment, etc.,

Receiving/providing test questions/answers prior to the exam,

Using programmed calculators or other electronic devices unless permitted by teacher,

File sharing or copying files from another student.

Plagiarism – is the taking of another’s word, thoughts or ideas and representing them as your own. Some

examples of plagiarism include:

Using all or part of another’s speech, paper or ideas as your own,

Copying a passage word for word and not using quotation marks,

Substituting words or rearranging the phrasing of a passage without indicating that changes have

been made,

Rearranging the order of sentences or ideas from the original passage and presenting it as your

own,

Not acknowledging or documenting sources.

Timeliness of Assignments – is the expectation that assignments be submitted on the date set by the

teacher or that an exam be written on the date set by the teacher.

Roles and Responsibilities:

For the purpose of this policy, the following guidelines will be used:

The Saskatchewan Education Act, 1995 states:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ethical


General duties of pupils

150(2) Every pupil shall co-operate fully with all persons employed by the board of

education or the conseil scolaire and any other persons who have been lawfully assigned

responsibilities and functions with respect to the instructional program of the school or

any special or ancillary services that may be provided or approved by the board of

education, the conseil scolaire or the department.

150(3) Every pupil shall:

(a) attend school regularly and punctually;

(c) observe standards approved by the board of education or the conseil

scolaire with respect to:

(ii) general deportment;

(iii) obedience;

(d) be diligent in his or her studies;

(e) conform to the rules of the school approved by the board of education or the conseil

scolaire and the conseil d’école; and

(f) subject to subsection (4), submit to any discipline that would be exercised by a kind,

firm and judicious parent.

Pupil accountable to supervisor

151(1) Every pupil is accountable to the teacher for the pupil’s conduct on the school

premises during school hours and during those hours that the teacher is in charge of the

pupil in class or while engaged in authorized school activities conducted during out-of-

school hours.

151(2) Every pupil is accountable to the principal for the pupil’s general deportment at

any time that the pupil is under the supervision of the school and members of the teaching

staff, including the time spent in travelling between the school and the pupil’s place of

residence.

Duties of principal

175(1) Subject to the stated policies of the board of education or the conseil scolaire and

to the regulations, a principal, under the supervision of the director, shall be responsible

for the general organization, administration and supervision of the school, its program

and professional staff and for administrative functions that pertain to liaison between the

school and the board of education or the conseil scolaire and its officials.

175(2) The principal shall:

(a) organize the program of courses and instruction approved by the board of education or

the conseil scolaire for the school;

(e) exercise general supervision over the well-being and good order of pupils while the

pupils are at school or participating in school activities;

(h) conduct, in co-operation with the staff, a continuing program of planning and

evaluation with respect to the objectives, curriculum, pedagogy and effectiveness of the

instructional program of the school;

(i) define and prescribe the standards of the school with respect to the duties of pupils and

give direction to members of the staff and to pupils that may be necessary to maintain the

good order, harmony and efficiency of the school;

(j) administer or cause to be administered any disciplinary measures that

are considered proper by him or her and that are consistent with this Act;


(k) establish, in consultation with the staff, the procedures and standards to be applied in

evaluation of the progress of pupils and in making promotions;

(l) develop, in co-operation with the staff, procedures for preparation of

reports to parents or guardians on the progress of pupils and establish

mutually acceptable and beneficial channels for communication between the school and

parents or guardians of pupils;

(m) maintain regular liaison with the director with respect to all matters

pertaining to the well-being of the school, the staff and the pupils;

General duties of teachers

231(1) A teacher is responsible, in co-operation with staff colleagues and

administrative authorities, for:

(a) advancing the educational standards and efficiency of the school;

(b) participating in educational planning by the staff and the board of

education or the conseil scolaire; and

231(2) A teacher shall:

(a) diligently and faithfully teach the pupils in the educational program

assigned by the principal;

(b) plan and organize the learning activities of the class with due regard for the individual

differences and needs of the pupils;

(c) co-operate with colleagues and associates in program development and teaching

activities pertaining to the class and individual pupils;

(d) maintain, in co-operation with colleagues and with the principal, good

order and general discipline in the classroom and on school premises;

(e) conduct and manage assigned functions in the instructional program in accordance

with the educational policies of the board of education or the conseil scolaire and the

applicable regulations;

(f) keep a record of attendance of the pupils for statistical purposes in the

form that the department may prescribe or in any other form that may be

recommended by the principal and approved by the minister;

(g) report regularly, in accordance with policies of the school approved by the board of

education or the conseil scolaire to the parent or guardian of each pupil with respect to

progress and any circumstances or conditions that may be of mutual interest and concern

to the teacher and the parent or guardian;

(h) participate, under the leadership of the principal, in developing cooperation and co-

ordination of effort and activities of members of the staff in accomplishing the objectives

of the school;

Description:

Infringement of this policy will be considered to have taken place if a member of Wynyard Elementary

School is found to have displayed poor judgment and/or lack of effort in the areas of plagiarism,

copyright infringement, or timeliness of assignments.

Members of Wynyard Elementary School are expected to exhibit sound judgment with regards to the

above. For example:

1. Plagiarism and/or copyright infringement will not be tolerated by students or staff

2. Assignments are expected to submitted in a timely manner


Consequences:

Plagiarism, copyright infringement, and tardiness in assignments are considered to be serious matters at

Wynyard Elementary School. All incidents will be screened by teachers and/or in-school administration.

Those considered to warrant consequences will be dealt with immediately, taking into consideration the

ideals of due process.

Consequences for breach of academic integrity may include, but are not limited to:

o Loss of marks, up to and including the full value of the assignment

o Assignment to Homework Hall

o verbal and/or written reprimand

o phone call to parents

o loss of privileges

o recess detention

o exclusion from regular class activities

o exclusion from special events

o suspension

o expulsion

Regardless of the nature of the consequence, the purpose is to make the offender aware of the severity of

his/her actions and to help ensure that the behavior is not repeated. It is important to ensure that the

significance of academic integrity is stressed.

In cases where this policy is contravened, remediation may be provided by, but are not limited to:

o redoing part of or a complete assignment for full marks

o redoing part of or a complete assignment for partial marks

o redoing part of or a complete assignment for no marks, but to avoid an incomplete mark

o other remediation as seen fit by the teacher and/or in-school-administration

Exceptions:

Although exceptions to this policy will be rare, consideration may be given for:

o illness or other excused absences in the case of assignment due dates

o lack of understanding in the case of plagiarism and copyright infringement

o number of violations

Appeal Process:

As mentioned, all incidents considered to warrant consequences will be dealt with immediately, taking

into consideration the ideals of due process. One aspect of due process is the opportunity to appeal

consequential decisions with relation to academic integrity. The appeal process shall be:

o Appeal to the classroom teacher to reconsider or modify consequences/remediation

o Appeal to the in-school administration to reconsider or modify consequences/remediation

o Appeal to the superintendent of learning to reconsider or modify consequences/remediation

o Appeal to the director of education to reconsider or modify consequences/remediation

o Appeal to the board of education to reconsider or modify consequences/remediation


The school community council may also be asked to become involved in the appeal during any step of the

process.

This appeal process should occur in the sequence established above, if necessary.


14. Administrative Procedure 165 ANAPHYLAXIS AND FOOD/SUBSTANCE SENSITIVIES Background The purpose of this procedure is to minimize the risk of exposure of students with severe allergies to potentially life-threatening allergens, without depriving the student with severe allergies of normal peer interactions or placing unreasonable restrictions on the activities of other students in attendance at school. To this end, this document defines standards and procedures required for the management of students at risk of severe allergic reactions while they are the responsibility of the school, recognizing that this responsibility is shared among the student, Parent(s), Guardian(s), the school system and health care providers. Message to the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Our School is a “Nut Alert” and “Scent Alert” school, as we have students in attendance who have potentially life-threatening peanut and/or nut allergies, and students in attendance who have fragrance sensitivities. As such, we ask for your cooperation in making the school as Peanut-Free, Nut-Free and Scent-Free as possible. Specifically, you can help minimize the risk to these students by not sending peanut-butter sandwiches, or other products 4444containing peanuts and/or nuts, to school, and by not using perfume, cologne and other similar fragrances. Additionally, for our students’ safety, we ask that you review the procedure set out below. Definitions

Allergy: a medical condition in which the body has an exaggerated response, or is hypersensitive, to an allergen.

Allergen: a normally harmless substance or condition (e.g. food or drug) that triggers an allergic reaction in the immune system of a susceptible and/or hypersensitive person.

Anaphylaxis: anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to substances or conditions, including, but not limited to foods, insect stings and bites, exposure to overly strong scents, and medicines.

Auto-Injector: an injection-style medical device containing a pre-measured dose of the synthetic form of adrenaline, which is ready for immediate inter-muscular administration, in the event that a person begins to experience anaphylaxis. Procedures 1. The Principal will ensure that, upon registration, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of a student will be asked to supply all information pertaining the student’s life-threatening allergy by completing and submitting an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. All Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans will be kept in a binder in the school’s main office and will be available to staff in digital format. 2. It is the responsibility of the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of the student at risk to ensure that he or she wears an allergy alert bracelet and carries an Auto-Injector at all times. Further, the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of the student should provide the school with at least one in-date Auto-Injector to be stored at the school and used in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.


3. Should a prescribed medication be essential to responding to an emergency related to a student’s allergic reaction to a substance, the parents/guardians shall provide the school with the prescribed medication so that school personnel can respond to an emergency and complete the AF-312 Administering Prescribed Medication form including Part 2, the AF-312 Prescribed Medication - Physician's Form. 3.1 The form shall include: 3.1.1 The name of the medication; 3.1.2 A specific request to have the medication administered by school personnel; and 3.1.3 A detailed description of the appropriate procedures involved in administering the medication. 4. When an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan is completed and submitted for a particular student, the Principal will ensure: 4.1 that the prescribed medication is safely stored in a location that is known to those who would administer it. 4.2 that the student’s life-threatening allergy is red-flagged in the computerized student information system; and 4.3 the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan is reviewed, and provide appropriate information about the student and the student’s life-threatening allergy with, the student’s teaching staff and school-based non-teaching staff, as well as to the food-service supervisors, who may be required to assess the student’s need for administration of the Auto-Injector and administer the Auto- Injector. Communication Strategies 1. The Principal will ensure: 1.1 that all teaching staff, school-based non-teaching staff and food-service supervisors receive training annually, or more frequently if required, in the recognition of a severe allergic reaction and the use of Auto-Injectors and the emergency response protocol, as set out in the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plans; 1.2 that substitute teachers and student teachers are notified of a student’s life-threatening allergy, and volunteers and off-site service providers are notified when necessary and reasonably possible; 1.3 with the consent of the Parent(s) or Guardian(s), the Principal and the classroom teacher, must ensure that the student's classmates are provided with information on severe allergies generally, in a manner that is appropriate for the age and maturity level of the students, and that strategies to reduce teasing and bullying are incorporated in the method in which the information is provided;


1.4 that appropriate warning signs are placed at all entrances to the school, as well as at high-traffic areas of the school; 1.5 that this ANAPHYLAXIS AND FOOD/SUBSTANCE SENSITIVIES procedure is placed in the student handbook, the school website, the first newsletter of the school-year and with snack and food notes being sent home with the students; 1.6 that appropriate information is placed in the footer of the school’s letterhead, with respect to letters being sent to Parents or Guardians of the students; and 1.7 a copy of the general emergency response, as set out in the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, is kept in all classrooms. 2. The Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of a student will ensure: 2.1 that upon registration, all information pertaining to the student’s life-threatening allergy is supplied to the school by completing and submitting an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan; and 2.2 that, if the student rides the bus to school, the bus driver is provided with appropriate information about the student and his or her life-threatening allergy. Allergy Avoidance Strategies 1. The following Allergy Avoidance Strategies will be implemented: 1.1 The Principal will ensure that students will be supervised by teaching staff or school-based non-teaching staff while eating, to the extent reasonably possible; 1.2 The Principal will work closely with the food-service staff to ensure that the food being served during lunch and/or snack programs is appropriate; 1.3 The Principal will ensure, to the extent reasonably possible, that anything brought into the school containing potential allergens is clearly identified; 1.4 The Principal will ensure that teaching staff and school-based non-teaching staff encourage thorough hand-washing; 1.5 The Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of a student will instruct the student not to trade or share food, food utensils or food containers with other students at school; 1.6 The Principal will work closely with school-based non-teaching staff to ensure the diligent management of insect nests on school grounds; and 1.7 The Principal will work closely with school-based non-teaching staff to ensure that, when required, garbage cans are covered with tightly fitted lids in outdoor play areas.


In the event that a life-threatening allergic reaction should occur, the events surrounding the allergic reaction will be investigated, and this procedure will be reviewed and updated as required, in order to attempt to avoid a similar occurrence in the future. Reference: Sections 85, 87, 109, 175, 188, 190, Education Act January 7, 2015

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