2026-09-04 Welcome Back Newsletter

Posted On Friday September 04, 2026

September 4, 2026

 

We are looking forward to the first day of school on Tuesday, September 8 and welcoming our returning and new students. 

 

This year, we are will be continuing to come together as a community “Electrify Excellence” as we Include, Imagine and Inspire.

 

We each have a role to play in creating a connected, and positive community.  This newsletter includes important information to support our partnership to meet this goal.

 

Here is our first newsletter for 2026-2027.

 

2026-09-04 Newsletter

 

The newsletter includes information on the following topics:

  • Administrator’s Message

  • Positive School Culture

  • School Hours & School Year Calendar

  • Translated Return to School Information 

  • Communicating with The School

  • Reporting Your Child’s Absence

  • Attendance Matters

  • Introducing Vincent Massey Team

  • About Class Placements

  • DSTS Bus Information

  • The First Day of School - Kindergarten

  • The First Day of School - Grades 1 - 8

  • Driveway Safety and Kiss & Ride

  • Picking Up Your Child During the School Day

  • Pet Policy

  • Lunch Routines - Staying for Lunch, Supervision and Leaving for Lunch

  • Hot Lunch Delivery Expectations

  • Treats From Home for Celebrations

  • Allergen Awareness

  • Prevalent Medical Conditions

  • Scent Aware Environment

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Student Accident Insurance

  • Concussion Protocol and Student Injuries

  • Bus Rider Safety

  • Inclement and Extreme Weather

  • Coming Events 

Please reach out to us by phone or email with any questions.

Charmyn Lawton, Principal and Laura Jones, Vice-Principal