October 14th, 2021

The health and safety of our school community are one of our most essential focuses for our students, staff and families. 

We have spent the past number of weeks establishing routines in schools and classrooms in an effort to keep everyone safe and through this vigilance, our students and staff have enjoyed a remarkable return to school.

Potential disruptions to these routines and safety practices are risks that our school communities cannot afford to take. Costumes and shared food, customs often associated with Halloween, are incompatible with the guidance we have provided to our schools and received from Public Health.

We are committed to the promise we have made to families to provide a safe learning environment for all students. When reflecting on the Public Health, Equity and Inclusion considerations and requirements, we are asking that children are not sent to school with costumes or shared food items. 

Let’s continue to create an environment at Janet Metcalfe where every child feels included, safe, valued, and treated with dignity.