A few reminders as we start a new semester

Away for the Day” Policy

We have an “Away for the Day” digital policy at Ernest Morrow School. This means that any digital device that students bring to school, must remain in their locker for the day. The only exception is that teachers allow them to use devices for schoolwork. Exceptions are made for students who need a personal computer to complete the work they do. Students in grades 7-9 who are allowed to leave CBE grounds at lunch can take their cell phones with them and use them while off our grounds or in front of the school.  When they return after lunch these go into their lockers.  After school, students can turn on their devices and use these to contact their parents.  Calls during the day should be done using the landlines at the school.

Digital Citizenship Policy

Cell phones and other technology have become a regular part of our day. It is expected that any student who has a cell phone will:

• Practice responsible digital citizenship
• Be respectful online
• Use the cell phone in class only for learning and when not needed for learning refrain from using it
• Be respectful and comply with teacher requests around the management of the cell phone in the classroom.
• Respect all privacy rules and expectations

Rights	Responsibilities
To bring your own device to school.	Use it for learning. Kept it in a secure location. Not share it with friends. To not text or access video/games during class time. To keep your head up in the hallway for safety. Never use in the office, bathroom or change room.

Content from EMS website https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/ernestmorrow/culture-environment/tech-tools/digital-citizenship/pages/default.aspx

Attendance

Attendance Line: 403-777-7800 ext 1

Students are expected to arrive at school on time ready to learn.

Regular school attendance and punctuality is a law set out by the Province of Alberta through the  Education Act, June 2016, sections 7 (Compulsory Education), 8 (Enforcing School Attendance), and 9 (Attendance at School). This document is available at http://www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Acts/e00p3.pdf. The document outlines acceptable reasons for absence and consequences for frequent, late, or non-attendance.

The CBE Administrative Regulation 6020 - Attendance of Students – outlines our belief that there is a strong positive correlation between attendance and effective education. Therefore, students registered in school or programs shall attend regularly and punctually. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure compliance with this requirement and the responsibility of schools to ensure that parents are informed promptly when the attendance of students is not satisfactory.

Parents are requested to call the office if their child will be absent or late. When calling the office for attendance, please state your child’s name, teacher, your name, and relationship to the child. Students who arrive late must check in at the office before going to class. When lates or absences are excessive, parents or guardians will receive a letter requesting to meet with school administration. We would like to work with parents to support their child in improving their attendance. Our first task in meeting with you is to understand your child’s needs and then develop a plan to support greater school success.

Content from EMS website https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/ernestmorrow/culture-environment/conduct/attendance/pages/default.aspx

Personal Belongings

Care of Personal Property

The school is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property. Students are advised to leave items of value at home and not share their locker combinations. 

Students will be provided with a locker that is often shared. All students are expected to keep their locker combination safe and secure. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen goods including cell phones.

Lost & Found

Students are advised to check in the office for any items that may have been turned in. Items not claimed by the end of the school year will be donated.

Content from EMS website https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/ernestmorrow/culture-environment/conduct/personal-belongings/pages/default.aspx

Volunteers Needed

We have a Casino coming up in June and we are looking for volunteers. For more information please contact Celia (Casino Chair) or Nadia (School Council Chair).

Cafeteria Menu

• Feb 5- All Cheese or All meat or Veggie pizza large slice $2.50
• Feb 6- Klondike chili with bun $2.50 Or Veggie burger $2.50
• Feb 7- Perogies with vegetable spring rolls $2.75
• Feb 8- Beef/ Veggie/Halal hot dog $1 or add chili $1.50 

Cold chocolate milk $1.25

Water bottle $1.00

Have a great weekend!

Cheri

Principal | Ernest Morrow