Hello Bayview Families,
We hope this email finds you well. Welcome to a new school year :) We hope everyone has had an opportunity to relax and enjoy the summer. Currently at Bayview, we are planning to welcome our students to a new school year.
This year we are welcoming many new staff members!
We are welcoming a new VP Nicola Powadiuk, as well as several teachers; Emily Bradshaw, Bojana Culum, Zachary Brain, Wendy Mansfield, Siryne Rkakbi, Mark Welsh and Debbie Michelin. We are also welcoming new ECE Ashley Morris and EA Minal Arora.
We are also welcoming new students and their families!
Welcome to our Bayview Family! Bayview is an awesome place to be!
On Friday, August 30th, you will get an email from your child(ren)’s teacher(s) welcoming your child(ren) back to school, so that, upon arrival on September 3rd, your child will know who to look for. Important classroom information may also be included.
First Day of School
The first day of school for ALL students is Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:30 am.
Morning Arrival
Students in Grades 1-4: Please meet in the yard at the back of the school. There will be staff on hand to supervise the yard as of 8:15 am.
All teachers will be outside at 8:15 am to assist children find their teacher(s) and/or their class. We ask that parents please remain off the paved area to help with the chaos that the first September morning brings.
Kindergarten students: For kinder students, teachers and Early Childhood Educators will be ready to receive students beginning at 8:15 at the top gate of the kindergarten yard in the front of the school. Again, if at all possible, we ask that parents not enter the gate to help minimize the first day morning chaos and to help students who are struggling with this new transition and separation from home. It is best not to linger.
Students taking the bus will be greeted by an educator who will direct them to the appropriate school yard to find their class and their teacher.
2024-25 Student Transportation Information: For students who take the yellow school bus, route information will be available to parents as of August 26th, 2024 and you can check your child’s September 2024 bus information by clicking on the following link OSTA click on Parent Login and enter information as directed.
Plan of Care : If your child suffers from any life threatening condition (i.e. Anaphylaxis, Juvenile Diabetes) or if your child requires an inhaler or other medication in school, please complete the online Plan of Care Form by clicking on the following link https://forms.ocdsb.ca/Forms/Plan-Of-Care-For-Students-With-Life-Threatening-Medical-Conditions prior to September 1st so that safety measures can be taken before school starts. Medication noted on the Plan of Care Form can be brought to school during the week of August 28th. Please contact our new VP Glenda Davies in the office if you require further information.
EDP: The Extended Day Program will be ready to start on September 3rd. For more information, click here: https://www.ocdsb.ca/EDP
Dismissal Information: The dismissal bell rings at 3:00pm. Grades 1-4 walkers and students being picked up by parents will be dismissed from the back doors. Kindergarten dismissal is staggered to ensure the safety of our students, parents/guardians and staff. Dismissal from the Kindergarten yard begins at 2:45 pm from the top gate. Be aware that parents /guardians will need to park either on Owl Drive or neighboring streets. No traffic is permitted in the bus loading zone between 2:30 pm and 3:15 pm and our parking lot is not accessible until after 3:15 pm. We thank you for your cooperation.
School Supplies: Parents are welcome to send their child with school supplies. The suggested OCDSB voluntary common list of school supplies for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grade 4 to Grade 8 are posted on the school website: OCDSB School Supply List
Please stay tuned for weekly updates on Sunday evenings or Mondays on long weekends!!
Take care! We are looking forward to seeing the students soon!
Natalie Makara and Nicola Powadiuk
Proud Principal and Vice Principal of Bayview PS