It is important to have accurate student records, particularly with respect to medical and health information. Please verify student information on Parent Connect. Because of the amount of communication via email, please ensure we have your accurate email address.
The following forms have been posted on Parent Connect for you to review and authorize. Please log in to your Parent Connect account, review the notices and select the appropriate response to each form. All forms must be reviewed and responded to by your child’s parent/guardian by September 30th of the current school year.
Google Apps for Education (GAFE) is a suite of applications designed to facilitate communication between students and teachers, and increase student engagement with their class. The Apps enable students to engage in on-line class discussions, submit assignments, receive ongoing feedback from their teachers and peers when enabled, and also supports ongoing assessment.
Personal Information Consent Form
In accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Board of Education of School District No. 37 is seeking your consent to collect, retain, use and disclose photographs, videos, images and/or names of students and groups of students in a variety of publications and on the School District’s website(s) for educational purposes.
Outside Media In Schools
Media (including radio, television, newspapers, and other print and online media) are sometimes permitted or invited to come to the school or to school activities and allowed to take photos/video or conduct interviews with students, for the purposes of promoting public understanding of school programs, building public support for public education, and encouraging student achievement.
Electronic Communications
Canada’s new anti-spam legislation requires us to obtain your consent in order to provide you with electronic information about many of the happenings and events occurring at your child’s school or within our school district.
Walking Field Trips Permission
During the school year, teachers may take students for excursions in and around our neighborhood. The teacher will provide supervision on these neighborhood trips, with the assistance of parent volunteers, as required. When longer trips involving travel outside of our local area are planned, you will be informed in writing and will be asked to sign a separate permission slip for each trip.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, PLEASE ALSO REVIEW AND VERIFY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON PARENT CONNECT:
Demographic Information
Please take a moment to review your demographic information on Parent Connect. Update as necessary your cell phone number(s), email address(es) and emergency contacts. If you have a change to your address and/or home phone number, please call your school, or send a note to the office.
Student Emergency Release
In the event of an emergency resulting in school closure during the school day, and you are unable to collect your child(ren) from school, you authorize the release of your child(ren) into the custody of temporary adult guardians. The Out-of-Province contact name and telephone number would be used if local telephone service is disrupted.
IMPORTANT *** ONCE ALL OF THE ABOVE FORMS AND INFORMATION ARE REVIEWED AND/OR UPDATED, PLEASE SELECT THE APPROPRIATE FORM RESPONSE ON PARENT CONNECT.
Medical Alert Cards – We are required to maintain a safe and efficient procedure for all students who attend school. If your child has a medical condition that requires precautionary treatment or medication at school and you have not filled out the required Medical Alert Card and/or the Request for Administration of Medication form, please have the form(s) completed and signed by your doctor and yourself, and return to the school as soon as possible.