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Kindergarten Allergy & Mealtime Safety Guidelines
Dear Kindergarten Families,
Re: Kindergarten Allergy & Mealtime Safety Guidelines
Within our kindergarten classrooms, we have students with severe, potentially life-threatening food allergies (anaphylaxis). In addition to severe allergies to peanuts and tree nuts, we also have students in our classroom with severe dairy and egg allergies.
To ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all of our children, we are asking for your cooperation in taking the following precautions:
Nut-Safe Snacks and Lunches: Please avoid sending peanut butter, tree nuts, or any products containing peanuts or nuts listed in the ingredient list to school.
Egg Restrictions: Please do not send cooked eggs (e.g., hard-boiled, scrambled, egg salad) to school. However, baked goods or products that contain egg baked into them as an ingredient are OK.
Handwashing Routines: We will be practicing routine handwashing before and after lunch to ensure no allergy residue is passed between students.
No Sharing Food or Drinks: Please remind your child that sharing food, drinks, or utensils at school is strictly prohibited.
Safe Seating & Mealtime Measures: For students who bring dairy products (such as milk), we are implementing specific classroom procedures to prevent accidental cross-contact. Rather than isolating students with allergies, we will use dedicated table coverings/cloths, designated milk-free seating spaces, and buffer zones so all students can safely enjoy lunch together. Eating surfaces will also be thoroughly disinfected after every meal.
Thank you so much for your partnership, understanding, and continued support in keeping our students safe and healthy.
Warm regards,
Mr. Byrne
Extended Day Program (EDP) Waitlist at STM
Dear STM Families,
We are currently working with the EDP team to raise awareness about the program's waitlist for interested families. If you are considering Before or After School Care for your child, we encourage you to review the waitlist process and register your interest.
Please see the details below on how to learn more and contact the EDP team:
Flyer & Information: Please review the attached EDP flyer for program details and registration info.
On-Site Board: A physical copy of the flyer is also posted on the EDP family board near the program area at school.
Next Steps: If you are interested in placing your child on the waitlist or have questions, please reach out directly using the contact information provided in the attached flyer.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in keeping our school community connected.
Warm regards,
Mr Byrne
Safe Arrival - How to Report Student Absences
Our school uses SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.
With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:
Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.
Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts
Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website.
Alternative Reporting: If you cannot access the app, you can report absences by calling the school daily at 613-739-7131 or emailing Thomas.More@ocsb.ca. If you need to leave a message outside of school hours, you can do so on the school answering machine.
Contacting Teachers: While you are welcome to copy (cc) your child's teacher on absence emails, the main office must be your primary point of contact. Teachers are often fully engaged with their classes and may not see time-sensitive emails during the day
Late Arrivals (Sign-In Process)
Morning Bell: The morning bell rings at 8:35 AM.
Adult Accompaniment Required: Students arriving after 8:35 AM are considered late and must be signed in by an adult. For safety reasons, please park and accompany your child inside to complete the sign-in process—students may not sign themselves in, and drop-offs at the front entrance are not permitted.
QR Code Sign-In: To complete the late sign-in, the accompanying adult must scan the QR code at the school office. Please bring your mobile device with you to scan and fill out the digital sign-in form. This is an essential safety protocol to ensure all children are accounted for.
Early Sign Out Process
Advance Notice: If your child has to leave early, inform the office preferably in the morning. This gives staff enough time to coordinate with the classroom teacher and organize a smooth transition.
Office Sign-Out: You must physically sign your child out at the main office. This process keeps attendance records accurate and ensures your child is safely released to an authorized adult.
Avoid Dismissal Rush: Parents are strongly encouraged to avoid early sign-outs between 2:30 PM and 3:05 PM. This is the final transition block of the day, and the main office is extremely busy preparing the entire school for dismissal.
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