Peel District School Board Lougheed Middle School 475 Father Tobin Road, Brampton, ON L6R 0J9 TEL: 905-789-8751 FAX: 905-789-8754 http://schools.peelschools.org/1486 September 2020 Newsletter Ruth Wedderburn-Shelton Principal Donna Bhamra Vice-Principal Katrina Laforest Office Manager Pat Noble Superintendent Balbir Sohi Trustee 416-828-4330 Transportation www.stopr.ca 905-890-6000 Attendance Check 1-855-209-6155 SafeArrival Parent Portal at pdsb.schoolconnects.com twitter.com/LougheedMiddle Principal’s Message Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to our returning students who have opted for online learning and in- person learning, and a warm welcome to all the new students and their families to start their new school year. The 2020-2021 school year will look different, bringing forth challenges none of us have experienced in a school system. As a parent your first concern is the safety of your children. With that in mind, let me share a bit about what school will look like. Safety is paramount and practically everywhere students look, they will see safety guidelines in effect or reminders of them. For example, students will see everyone wearing face coverings, sanitizing stations visible in all areas of the building, hallway signs directing students into one-way traffic patterns, ziploc bags provided for storage of personal belongings, and staff members visibly enforcing these safety precautions. We understand that most learning will happen in an environment where students feel safe, hence we are committed to safety protocols so students can resume the education at Lougheed we all believe in! We are committed to doing everything we can to keep our schools safe. To do this, we need your help. As parents/caregivers, you can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by screening your child each day for COVID-19 symptoms, and keeping them home if they are sick. When in doubt, families should take extra care and keep their child home from school. A safe school is always more important than a perfect attendance record. Students are encouraged to review their previous grade math concepts before starting their new grade to improve their performance and boost confidence. Please find below the link for math review guide designed for each grade: bit.ly/Grade-6-Math-Review-Guide ; bit.ly/Grade-7-Math-Review-Guide ; bit.ly/Grade-8-Math-Review-Guide The information in this newsletter is integral to your child’s success. So, please read its contents and review it with your child. Looking forward to having a successful school year of learning. Be Safe, Be Well! Sincerely, Ruth Wedderburn-Shelton Principal Lougheed Middle School
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Peel District School Board
Lougheed Middle School 475 Father Tobin Road, Brampton, ON L6R 0J9
TEL: 905-789-8751 FAX: 905-789-8754
http://schools.peelschools.org/1486
September 2020 Newsletter Ruth Wedderburn-Shelton Principal Donna Bhamra Vice-Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome back to our returning students who have opted for online learning and in- person learning, and a warm welcome to all the new students and their families to start their new school year. The 2020-2021 school year will look different, bringing forth challenges none of us have experienced in a school system. As a parent your first concern is the safety of your children. With that in mind, let me share a bit about what school will look like. Safety is paramount and practically everywhere students look, they will see safety guidelines in effect or reminders of them. For example, students will see everyone wearing face coverings, sanitizing stations visible in all areas of the building, hallway signs directing students into one-way traffic patterns, ziploc bags provided for storage of personal belongings, and staff members visibly enforcing these safety precautions. We understand that most learning will happen in an environment where students feel safe, hence we are committed to safety protocols so students can resume the education at Lougheed we all believe in! We are committed to doing everything we can to keep our schools safe. To do this, we need your help. As parents/caregivers, you can help stop the spread of COVID-19 by screening your child each day for COVID-19 symptoms, and keeping them home if they are sick. When in doubt, families should take extra care and keep their child home from school. A safe school is always more important than a perfect attendance record.
Students are encouraged to review their previous grade math concepts
before starting their new grade to improve their performance and boost
confidence. Please find below the link for math review guide designed for
each grade:
bit.ly/Grade-6-Math-Review-Guide ; bit.ly/Grade-7-Math-Review-Guide ; bit.ly/Grade-8-Math-Review-Guide The information in this newsletter is integral to your child’s success. So,
please read its contents and review it with your child.
Looking forward to having a successful school year of learning.
Be Safe, Be Well! Sincerely, Ruth Wedderburn-Shelton Principal Lougheed Middle School
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What to expect upon school arrival and dismissal
As we begin the start of a new school year, our priority will be getting students to and from their
classrooms in a safe, distanced manner.
At the start of the day, students arriving to school will be directed to an outdoor entry area assigned
to their cohort. They will be supervised by school staff.
Students arriving by car will follow Kiss N Ride procedures, while following Peel Public Health
physical distancing guidelines. Specific pick-up/drop-off instructions will be provided to families who
are dropping off student(s) with special needs.
Staff will be on-site to ensure physical distancing when students get on-and-off from the bus
loading area. Students who take the bus will be loaded from back-to-front and unloaded from front-
to-back in an orderly fashion for safe physical distancing.
As in previous school years, all doors will remain locked until entry time and be locked after
students have entered the building.
To help ensure a smooth arrival and dismissal, parents/caregivers are encouraged to:
Follow instructions shared by school staff
Have the same adult drop off and pick up their child.
Leave immediately after dropping off or picking up their child. To help with physical distancing
measures, families/caregivers will not be permitted to enter the school to drop off or pick-up
students.
Maintain physical distance from other adults and children.
Wear masks outdoors if physical distancing is not possible.
What if a student arrives late for school?
If you are dropping off your child after the morning bell, you will be required to call or buzz the school from the front door to let them know your child has arrived. Office staff will sign the student in, notify their Teacher, and the student will go directly to class without entering the office. Parents/caregivers will not be permitted inside the school to accompany their child.
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Wearing a mask and following hand hygiene routines
Nothing is more important than the health and safety of our students. To help ensure safer
schools, we will be following Peel Public Health’s recent recommendation that all students
in Grades 1 to 12 be required to wear a mask or face covering while indoors at school, including
in classrooms and hallways. Peel Public Health has also indicated that the wearing of masks or
face coverings is strongly recommended in Kindergarten.
Face coverings include disposable or cloth masks, bandanas, scarfs or similar items. All face
coverings must cover the nose, mouth and chin, without any gaps.
Families are encouraged to practice wearing a mask at home so students are used to this
routine by the time they return to school. View these tips from Peel Public Health.
Reasonable exceptions on the requirement to wear masks will apply (e.g. staff or students
with sensory or breathing difficulties). More information about these exemptions will be shared
at www.peelschools.org/reopening.
Students will also not be required to wear a mask while outdoors or while participating in a
moderate or vigorous activity for Health and Physical Education classes.
Hand hygiene
Hand sanitizer will be available at all school entrances and in every classroom and gymnasium.
Before entering the school, students, staff and all visitors must sanitize their hands. All classes
will also have scheduled washroom and hand washing breaks throughout the day.
Students and all staff will wash/sanitize their hands:
upon entry/exit of the building (mandatory for anyone who enters the building)
upon entry to their classroom
before and after eating
before and after using the washroom
and at other intervals (e.g. after handling shared items)
Posters are placed around the school to remind students and staff to:
avoid touching their eyes, mouth and nose as much as possible
avoid contact with people who are sick
cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or into their upper sleeve or elbow
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To register and begin using ParentConnect, visit parent.peelschools.org or click the
ParentConnect button on your child’s school website.
For those parents/guardians that have used ParentConnect in the past, you will receive a
new token/passcode to re-register your child(ren) with ParentConnect via email. This
important step ensures that only you, as legal guardian, have access to your child’s
information.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Getting your questions answered
If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about your child's education, we want to
make sure they are addressed as quickly as possible. Follow the steps below to know who to
reach out to and when.
If you have specific questions or concerns about the education of your child, the first person to talk to is your child's teacher. Your child's teacher or principal can also give you more information about specific strategies being used to monitor your child's progress.
If you require additional assistance, or if your question extends beyond the classroom, speak with your school principal or vice-principal. They can assist you with topics such as School Council, school safety, registration, student schedules, report cards, and student Code of Conduct.
If you still have unanswered questions or concerns, talk to your superintendent of education. Superintendents are responsible for a Family of Schools and provide support to local school sites. Your local school trustee is elected to represent your interests and is always ready to hear and
discuss your suggestions or concerns. If you don't know the name of your trustee, check the
'Meet your Trustee' section of the board's website at www.peelschools.org
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How to prepare your child(ren)’s lunch
During the 2020-21 school year, lunch routines
have been changed with the health and safety
of students and staff in mind. Each day,
students will eat their lunch in their classroom
during their designated lunch time. Students
are asked to bring their own lunch and will be
provided with a designated storage space.
Parents and caregivers are advised to follow
the helpful tips below to plan for safe lunches
and snacks.
Prepare a lunch that your child can open and eat without adult assistance.
Avoid dropping off lunch during the school day. If necessary, you must phone the school ahead of time and book an appointment. Lunches from third-party services (e.g. Skip the Dishes) will not be accepted.
Pack a water bottle for your child. Water fountains will be available to refill water bottles or cups. Students will not be allowed to drink directly from the fountain to avoid their mouths making contact with the spout.
When packing snacks, consider sending snacks like granola bars or any other food items that should not require the use of a microwave.
Keep lunches and snacks peanut-free. If the label of any food you plan to send to school with your child says, "May contain nuts or peanuts," please do not send it to school.
Learn more about the Peel District School Board’s Reopening Plans for 2020-21
