Parent Information
Dress Code
The school uniform is compulsory. For safety reasons sandals should be close-toed. Tops must cover the midriff and may not be tied up with an elastic band; pants and skirts must not be rolled down at the waist, or rolled up to knees
Tops
- Plain white dress shirt or blouse with collar
- Plain white, red, or navy T-shirt, short-sleeved or long-sleeved
- Plain white, red, or navy turtleneck or mock turtleneck
- T-shirt with school logo (LaSalle Elementary)
- Plain navy or red cardigan or sweatshirt
Bottoms
- Plain navy dress or corduroy pants
- Plain navy jogging pants
- Plain navy shorts (for hot days)
- Plain navy shorts (for hot days)
- Plain navy skirt or culottes – knee length
Shoes
- Running shoes
- Loafers
- Close-toed sandals
On Gym Days
- Gym shorts (plain navy)
- Gym T-shirt (plain white, red, or navy)
Some clothing considerations
Logos are advertising. We encourage students to wear clothing free of logos. Our kids should not be walking billboards for large companies. Students will not be permitted to wear clothing that does not cover their shoulders. We advise against the use of make-up or the wearing of clothes that over-emphasize a child’s sexual identity. Encourage our kids to stay kids as long as possible. Kids should dress for comfort and play.
During recess and lunch all students go out to play except during severe weather conditions. Please ensure that your child is appropriately dressed. If your child is not well enough to go outdoors, then he/she is not well enough to attend school. Naturally, exceptions to this are made for children who are injured or whose doctor has indicated in writing that the child should remain indoors.
Lost and Found
Many articles belonging to children are lost in the school during the year. Please clearly mark your child’s name on all items. A few times during the year all articles in the lost and found box will be put on display. Any unclaimed items will be sent to a charitable organization.
Visitors & Communication
Visitors
All visitors, including parents, are requested to enter the school by the main door at 1555 Rancourt Street and report directly to the Office. Items brought into the office will be delivered to your child. Volunteers and visitors in the building must pick up a badge at the office to wear while they are in the building. Please do not use the staff parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for reasons of safety and limited space.
Communication and Appointments
Communication between parents and the school is important and we invite you to discuss your child’s school life with us at any time during the year. Any difficulties or concerns involving students, curriculum, or other school-related matters must first be discussed with the teacher. In most cases, problems can be solved at this level. If the issue is not resolved at this point, then it may require the input of the school administration.
Student Records
In order for us to keep our records up to date, please advise the school of any change of address or telephone number at home or at work. You are also required to provide the school (on the Emergency School Closing Form) with the phone number of a relative or a neighbour in case of an emergency.
Reporting to Parents
Three formal reports will be issued to parents during the school year to inform you of your child’s academic progress. The dates when the reports will be sent home and when parent-teacher interviews will be held are shown on the school calendar found in this booklet. At any time during the year, teachers or the administrator may schedule interviews by directly contacting the parents.
Arrival and Departure
At the beginning of the new school year, we ask that parents stress the following to their children:
- Good safety habits on the street, including crossing with the crossing guard at busy corners
- The dangers of accepting rides from strangers
- The importance of going directly home following dismissal from school
- Safety on the school bus and crossing streets when getting on and off the bus
Early Dismissal
If, for any reason, a student must leave school before the end of the regular day, a note must be sent to the teacher. Parents should plan to meet their children at the office for early or unexpected dismissals requested by the parents. Please avoid calling the school near the end of the day to change plans for your son or daughter. Bussed students will be expected to board their bus each day unless a written note is received indicating a change in the regular routine.
Attendance and Punctuality
Late arrivals must report to the main office to receive a late slip. The Administration will contact the parents when lateness becomes frequent. If a child is absent from school, he/she must bring a dated note signed by the parent when he/she returns to school. If your child is absent, please call the school to inform us. We have an attendance check every morning and we call home to those families who have not informed the school to verify the absence.