Allergy Alert

We have a number of children at Inkster School who have a severe allergy to nut products.  Even exposure to a tiny amount of a nut product could be very serious and life threatening.

 

We can all play a role in preventing such a dangerous and frightening situation at school.  Although our children who have severe nut allergies and their families must take responsibility to avoid exposure to nuts and nut products, Inkster School staff, other children and their families can also help to make the Inkster School environment safer.

 

Please check the list of ingredients on items you send to school.

Avoid sending peanuts or items containing nuts with your child to school.

Discourage your child from sharing lunch or snack foods at school.

Teach your children to respect this very serious situation; discourage teasing or threatening of children with serious allergies.

 

This may be an inconvenience for you, but please realize how important your cooperation is.  We would take the same care should your child have such a health care need.  Thank you for your cooperation.  For more information, please call me at your convenience.

 

Call Back System

A gentle reminder:  It is important for parents to call the school if your child is going to be away.  We want to ensure our children arrive at school safely.

 

Medications

All medications, including cold medicine, must be given to your child at home or by a parent/guardian unless a health plan has been developed between the school administrator and the parents/guardians.  Please do not send        medication to school with your child, without first speaking to Mrs. Intrater.

 

Parking

Please do not park illegally on Lansdowne, in the Staff Parking Lot or in front of the school!  The safety and          well-being of all of our Inkster School students is of the utmost importance.  It would be devastating if one of our   children was seriously   injured by a car. We implore all parents to please exercise common sense when picking up and/or dropping off your       children.

 

Hats-Off Policy

Students are not permitted to wear hats in school at any time.  This year we are also encouraging all adults to please remove their hats when inside Inkster School as a sign of respect, and to enhance our behavior management policy and to develop further consistency.  We appreciate your support in this area.

 

Home Information

If at any time your HOME INFORMATION changes, please let the school know.  This information is vital, in the case of an emergency when we need to contact you or your emergency contact person.  Please make sure this            information is always up to date in the school office.

 

Head Lice

Please check your child’s hair on a regular basis for nits or live lice.  If your child has lice, please contact the school.  If lice has been found in your child’s classroom, you will be notified.

 

Lost and Found Box

Please check the lost and found box often.  Items not claimed will be sent to Good Will the second Friday of each month.

 

No Smoking Policy at Inkster School

We would appreciate your assistance in following the “NO SMOKING” policy of the Winnipeg School Division.  There will be no smoking on any School Division property from 7:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m. or during school events except in the outside area that has been so designated.

 

Koats for Kids

Koats for Kids is a United Way program that provides free, gently used warm coats, jackets and snowsuits to        Winnipeg children and their families.  If you would like to use this free service, call Koats for Kids at 586-5628 to  order what you need,  or call Mrs. Anderson (Resource Teacher) at 589-4383.

 

A representative from Inkster School can pick up the clothing and deliver it to your home or the school if you are  unable to get it yourself.

 

If you have outerwear that you no longer use (kids jackets, coats, snow pants and snowsuits), you may drop them off at any Perth’s or Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Station locations.