June 4th, 2020

*** WRDSB has given WODSS special permission to do locker retrieval on June 8 and June 9 due to construction that is starting the week of June 15. Please refer to this post for more information and specific time slot on how to collect your belongings and return school items that you are not using for distance learning.***

Dear WO Students and Families,

I am pleased to share the process for the retrieval of student belongings from lockers. Any student who has contents in their locker or are needing to return washed sports uniforms, textbooks (that you are no longer using this year), library books or chromebooks (for non-returning students who are no longer using their chromebook for school) please carefully review the information below and refer to the chart designating dates and times to come to the school. Students who have a school issued musical instrument are being asked to keep the instruments over the summer. Instruments will be returned to the school in the fall.

Students not needing to access their lockers, but only returning library books/textbooks, chromebooks (for non-returning students who are no longer using their chromebook for school) or washed sports uniforms, can come to the school at their designated date and time. Students will enter through the marked stage door at the back of the school, drop off their items and exit through the marked cafeteria doors.

Please review the information below which outlines the health and safety practices that must be followed prior to entering the school. Parents may not accompany students into the school unless there are extenuating circumstances (ask at the door if necessary).

Students NOT Returning to WO or Attending any other WRDSB School in the Fall

You can return your chromebook during the designated locker cleanout time if you are no longer needing them, or you can return them later in the summer (please watch for messaging on our website in August).

Before Coming to the School Site

Before coming to the school it is imperative that the parent/guardian and child complete the Region of Waterloo Public Health COVID-19 Self-Assessment and:

  • Be free of COVID-19 symptoms
  • Not have been in close contact with any individual diagnosed with COVID-19 or exhibiting potential COVID-19 symptoms
  • If the self-assessment indicates recommendations for care/isolation, and/or the conditions a) or b) are not met, do not come to the school/site

Please refer to the attached Locker Clean Out Schedule to confirm your exact time.

Please only arrive at your designated date and time. The WRDSB has an obligation to follow social gathering requirements set out by the Government of Ontario as well as the critical physical (social) distancing criteria outside and inside the facility at all times.

Parking:

  • If you are driving, please park in the back lot of WO. 
  • Allow at least 2 metres (6.5 feet) of distance between your vehicle and any other vehicle(s) that may be present. 
  • Please do not bring in any additional items. A bag to collect items will be provided at the entrance.

Entering the School:

  • Please line up outside the marked stage door and follow staff instructions and adhering to the physical distancing markers   
  • A member of our staff will be at the entrance door to review Health and Safety information and provide you with information on how to move through the school site.
  • You will be provided with a bag to collect locker contents. Please do not bring containers or bags from home.
  • Families/Students are encouraged to bring and wear masks or appropriate face coverings. Please note, masks will not be provided by the WRDSB.
  • Only the student will be permitted into the school to retrieve their locker items and/or drop off textbooks/library books

Travelling through the School:

Please walk on the right side of the halls straight to your locker. Empty your locker contents and take your textbooks and library books to the cafeteria and place them on the marked tables. Ensure you follow the direction of school staff and the markers inside the school. No other areas of the school will be open to students including washrooms or drinking fountains.  As you travel through the school, reminder signs will be posted regarding social (physical) distancing and hygiene practices. Please ensure that you are practicing social (physical) distance at all times – ensuring you maintain a 2 metre (6.5 feet) physical distance between you and others at all times. If you need to use the stairwells, please ensure you are always walking on the right side.

Exiting the School:

Once done, please follow the directions to travel to the designated exit door via the marked stage Cafeteria door.

Please remember to practicing social (physical) distancing at all times – ensuring you maintain a 2 metre (6.5 feet) physical distance between you. Please promptly leave school property to allow for others to come and retrieve their personal belongings.

Important Notes:

  • Students are encouraged to return any school property including library books and textbooks.  Please note: all school technology may remain with the family through the summer unless you are not returning to WO in the fall and are not attending summer school
  • Parents and guardians must wait outside while students are getting their belongings; nobody is to accompany the student into the school except in special circumstances.
  • School washrooms will be closed and drinking fountains will not be available.
  • School Offices and classrooms will be closed.

If you are feeling ill in any way, please do not come to the school.  Contact your vice-principal (listed below by surname) via email to make alternative arrangements.

A – K  Mrs. B. Wigmore (bonnie_wigmore@wrdsb.ca)

L – Z  Mr.  D. Williamson (david_williamson@wrdsb.ca)

Thank you for taking the time to review this information. 

Mrs. C. Salonen

Principal