During dismissal, all students require support in connecting safely with their parents or caregivers. For student safety, please do not take your child from the dismissal area before the teacher has seen and confirmed that the child has connected with their parent or caregiver. Creating space around the exits helps teachers efficiently and safely connect every child with the appropriate adult.
We ask families to:
- Allow space near dismissal doors for students to exit the building. Please stand back from the door
- Stand in a designated location where both your child and their teacher can easily identify you.
As we begin the school year, teachers will escort their classes to their designated dismissal doors to help students learn routines and ensure a smooth transition at the end of the day. Once students are familiar with dismissal procedures, we will gradually move toward a system where students in Grade 1-3 are dismissed independently and meet their families at a pre-arranged location outside the school.
We are also teaching students an important safety routine: if their parent or caregiver is not present at dismissal time, they should immediately find a teacher. Staff will then escort the students to the office, where they can safely wait to be picked up.
Because teachers are not on supervision after dismissal, we ask families to:
- Arrive on time for pick-up at 3:40 PM
- Call the school at 403-777-8170 if you know you will be delayed and will not be able to meet your child.
- Ensure children understand their after-school plan and do not make any changes without your permission.
Thank you for helping us ensure a safe dismissal for all our JSM students.