Attendance Line 403-777-6061  ext. 1.

It is important that you call the school if your child is going to be absent or arriving late.  

Illness

If your child becomes ill during the school day, we will contact you to arrange for prompt pick up. If we are unable to reach you or an emergency contact, your child will remain in the office until dismissal. Children who are too ill to fully participate in school activities, including recess and lunch, should stay home until they are well enough to return.

Accidents & Injuries

In the event of an accident, several courses of action may be taken depending upon the seriousness of the incident.

• Scrapes and scratches, or any injury that can be treated with ice and cleaning with soap and water and a band-aid will be dealt with at the school.
• In the case of sprains, severe cuts, or contusions, home will be notified immediately to decide what actions should be taken.
• In the case of open and or heavily bleeding wounds, broken bones, unconsciousness, etc. the school will call an ambulance and parents immediately. 
• Accident insurance is provided upon request and forms are sent home in September.

Allergies

Allergies pose a significant health risk to some of the students in our school. Severe allergic reactions are also known as anaphylaxis. Although anaphylaxis is somewhat rare, it can be very dangerous, and even cause death. Anaphylaxis occurs as an overreaction of the immune system. The body releases a flood of chemicals such as histamine when exposed to allergens such as peanuts, shellfish or another foods, insect venom, or medicine. These chemicals lead to severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and shock. An anaphylactic reaction starts quickly and can turn deadly within minutes.

It is possible to keep our allergic students safe at school, but as a community we need to take a some precautions. 

• Birthdays - are acknowledged by the office during the morning announcements and students receive a “birthday pencil.” We kindly ask that parents DO NOT SEND cakes, cupcakes, or other treats to school.This would be a violation of CBE Administrative Regulation 3047 and puts our students with allergies and food sensitivities at risk.

Please inform your child’s teacher immediately if they have allergies or sensitivities that could be affected at school. This will allow us to create a safety and response plan. 

Medication

Administering medication to a child is the parents responsibility. If medication needs to be given at school, a parent must complete and sign a Student Health Emergency Response Protocol Form

For safety reasons, parents/guardians must indicate any food or environmental allergies on the Student Health Emergency Response Protocol Form

If a child has a sever allergy requiring an EpiPen or inhale, they must always carry it in a fanny pack.

If you have any concerns, you are welcome to schedule a meeting with the school administration to discuss how we handle sensitive medical issues. Severe allergies affect many students, with some being life threatening. Common allergens include nuts, dairy, eggs, various fruits, and more.

As an "Allergy Aware" school, we prioritize education and awareness to protect the safety and dignity of all students. To support this effort, we ask for your cooperation in following our allergy safety guidelines.

Peanut Butter and Other Allergens

Due to the severity of nut allergies and the difficulty of thoroughly cleaning peanut butter, we ask parents to be mindful when sending it to school. For safety reasons, students who bring peanut butter may be required to sit away from those with severe allergies.

 To help protect all students, we ask that parents/guardians refrain from bringing snacks or treats to the classroom for events unless specifically requested. Your cooperation ensures a safer environment for everyone.

Forms

Student Health Emergency Response Protocol Form

• This form is to be used when there is a student health issue requiring attention. This includes when there is a request to administer medication. 

Student Health Plan

This form is to be:

• completed if a physical or medical condition may affect the student’s attendance at school
• completed if medication is to be taken at school
• reviewed and updated annually or sooner if there is a change in the student’s health concern or school registration.