Safe Arrival at JVPS

The York Region District School Board recognizes that monitoring student attendance is the joint responsibility of parents/guardians and school staff. Communication between parents/guardians, students and school staff members is essential to ensuring student safety.

A safe arrivals program is a series of steps which are performed together with daily school attendance taking to ensure student safety. A safe arrivals program is a mechanism that parents/guardians and schools can use to account for any student’s unexplained absence

We are reminding parents of their responsibility to:

·      Report ALL absences, late arrivals and/or changes to departure plans to the school.

·      Call our attendance line at: 905-881-3360.  The attendance line is available 24 hours a day.

·      Call the attendance line BEFORE 9:00 a.m. to inform the school of an absence or if the child will be arriving late.

·      Provide the school with complete and current emergency contact information.

If a child is absent or late and we have not received a phone call to explain the absence or late arrival, the office will contact parents/guardians as soon as possible when their child is identified as absent without explanation.

The school will attempt to reach the parents in the following ways:

·      All numbers for parents will be called

·      All emergency numbers will be called

·      Voice messages will be left for parents

·      E-mails will be sent to parents

If we cannot verify the absence or the late arrival and a student is still deemed to be absent without explanation, the school will contact York Regional Police.

Again, we are reminding parents that it is important to call the office to inform us that your child will be absent or late.

Attendance and Punctuality

Parents, guardians and students are reminded of school entry (8:55 am) and dismissal times (3:30 pm). Supervision starts at 8:45 am. We encourage students to be on time for school, as late arrivals cause disruptions to a class that is already in session and students miss valuable instructional time.

If your child will be absent or late, please contact the school. Additionally, if a student needs to leave early for an appointment, please send a note to your child’s teacher that morning with the details thus eliminating the need for the office to have to call into the classroom and disrupt the class. Where possible, arrangements should be made ahead of time.

When your child will be absent from school, please take a moment to call to advise us of the absence by calling the school at 905-881-3360. If you need to call before the school day begins we have an answering machine available between 4:00 pm and 8:30 am to take your message. Please make sure you speak slowly and clearly, providing:

•  your child’s name,
•  child’s teacher,
•  and details of the absence. 
• A call is required each day of the absence. This is part of the YRDSB Safe Arrival Program.

If we do not receive a call, or if we cannot contact a parent or one of the emergency contacts listed, Board policy is for the school to notify York Region Police.

Please remember to call the school if your child will be late or absent; especially in the event that your child will be absent before and after any holiday.

Why Does Attendance Matter?

 Getting to school – every day and on time – is very important. Learning occurs daily,right from the start of class. By establishing patterns early on (i.e. by being punctual and responsible) children acquire positive habits about school attendance.

Supervision in the yard begins at 8:45 a.m. 

Let's ensure all of our students arrive at school on time.


Some other things to consider:

 • If children are late arriving to school, they miss important social time with their peers before school begins.
 • Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious.
 • Late arrivals disrupt the routine of the classroom.
 • A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get him/her to school in the wrong frame of mind.
 • Missing even five or ten minutes of the day can make it harder for a student to understand the material being taught.
 • Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and knowledge base and can cause the child to fall behind peers and decrease self-esteem.
 • Too many missed school days can increase isolation as the child stands out from his/her classmates and misses opportunities to develop socially.
 • Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good rapport with the teachers.

Let's Be Punctual

SET THE RIGHT EXAMPLE

Children follow the lead of their parents. If you place importance on regular and prompt school attendance, so will your child:

• Provide a home environment that encourages learning and curiosity.
• Treat school hours with respect. If you have to make an appointment for your child, arrange it before or after school or at the very beginning or end of the day.
• Show interest in your child’s education by asking about the school day, celebrating school successes, attending school events, parent-teacher interviews, volunteering at school, and communicating with your child’s teacher. The more you value school, the more your child will.
• If your child resists going to school for no apparent reason, talk to him/her about any possible problems with the school, teacher or other children. Don’t give in to coaxing or pleading; that creates a bad precedent.

Some families plan trips during the school year due to scheduling of vacations from work or to take advantage of low travel costs. When this occurs, children of every age miss valuable learning which can impact on their success. Even brief absences can have a negative impact.

Family trips can be a wonderful learning experience, but should be saved for school vacation time, such as March Break.

Let's keep working towards all students being on time for school on Monday.

Again, we are respectfully reminding parents not to park in the crosswalk or block the crosswalk as this prevents children from using the crosswalk safely to enter the school building.  Thank you.

School Morning Routines

Here are some checklists that you can use to ensure that your child arrives at school on time and ready to learn.

Let's work towards no one being late for school tomorrow!!!!!!

Supervision in the yard starts at 8:45 a.m.

Why Does Attendance Matter?

Getting to school – every day and on time – is very important. Learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. By establishing patterns early on (i.e. by being punctual and responsible) children acquire positive habits about school attendance. Some other things to consider:

 • If children are late arriving to school, they miss important social time with their peers before school begins.
• Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious.
• Late arrivals disrupt the routine of the classroom.
 • A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get him/her to school in the wrong frame of mind.
 • Missing even five or ten minutes of the day can make it harder for a student to understand the material being taught.
 • Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and knowledge base and can cause the child to fall behind peers and decrease self-esteem.
• Too many missed school days can increase isolation as the child stands out from his/her classmates and misses opportunities to develop socially.
• Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good rapport with the teachers.

Please ensure that your child arrives to school on time.

Supervision in the yard begins at 8:45 a.m.

Let's Be on Time for School Every Day

Let's Be Punctual

I hope everyone had a great long weekend.  School resumes on Tuesday, February 20 and we look forward to seeing all of our students at school and on time.

The morning can be a very hectic time. Here are some effective tips for getting your child up and out the door on time.

 • Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.

 • Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules at home. Getting ready for school should be part of the child’s overall routine; something that’s expected of him/her every day. 

• Do whatever is necessary the night before to save time in the morning, such as setting out clothes, packing lunches, and setting backpacks at the door.

 • Create a set morning routine that your child can easily follow (i.e. washing hands and face, going to the bathroom, dressing, making the bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy breakfast).

 • Avoid any distractions that can slow your child down, like TV or games. 

• Set your alarm to get up earlier if you’re running late regularly.

Students can be dropped off at 8:45 a.m

Supervision in the yard begins at 8:45 a.m.

We are also reminding parents not to park in the cross walk as this makes it very difficult for students to use the cross walk safely.

Please help us to keep all of our students safe by parking in legal parking spots at all times.

Attendance and Punctuality

Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences are critical if your child is to get the most out of school. Establishing routines for the morning are extremely important so that your children arrive on time.

Supervision begins at 8:45 a.m.  Please ensure your children are dropped off between 8:45 and 9:00.

Entry is 9:00 a.m.

We really want to see all of our students arriving on time for school each morning.

What can you, as a parent, do to help ensure your child’s regular attendance?

The morning can be a very hectic time. Here are some effective tips for getting your child up and out the door on time:

 • Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.

 • Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules at home. Getting ready for school should be part of the child’s overall routine; something that’s expected of him/her every day.

 • Do whatever is necessary the night before to save time in the morning, such as setting out clothes, packing lunches, and setting backpacks at the door.

 • Create a set morning routine that your child can easily follow (i.e. washing hands and face, going to the bathroom, dressing, making the bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy breakfast).

 • Avoid any distractions that can slow your child down, like TV, computers or games.

 • Set your alarm to get up earlier if you’re running late regularly.

It is also very important to call in to the school to inform the office if your child is going to be absent.  The office will make every attempt to reach parents if a child is absent. 

According to our Safe Arrival Policy #665.0

Parent(s)/guardian(s) shall:
 • provide the school with complete and current emergency contact information during the first week of September and throughout the school year if information changes; and
• inform the school of all absences, late arrivals and/or changes to departure plans of their child as soon as possible.

Here are some tips to help you get your child to school on time:

Getting to School on Time

Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences are critical if your child is to get the most out of school. What can you, as a parent, do to help ensure your child’s regular attendance?

The morning can be a very hectic time. Here are some effective tips for getting your child up and out the door on time:

 • Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.

 • Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules at home. Getting ready for school should be part of the child’s overall routine; something that’s expected of him/her every day.

 • Do whatever is necessary the night before to save time in the morning, such as setting out clothes, packing lunches, and setting backpacks at the door.

 • Create a set morning routine that your child can easily follow (i.e. washing hands and face, going to the bathroom, dressing, making the bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy breakfast).

 • Avoid any distractions that can slow your child down, like TV, computers or games.

 • Set your alarm to get up earlier if you’re running late regularly.

It is also very important to call in to the school to inform the office if your child is going to be absent.

Safe Arrival Procedures

Safe Arrival Procedures

Parents, Please Call to Report Your Child’s Absence

To best ensure the safe arrival of all students we ask you to PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL IF A STUDENT IS GOING TO BE ABSENT OR LATE. This will save a phone call to your home or office. We have an answering service on at all times when the school is closed. If a child is going to be late or absent, or if a parent wishes their child to leave school prior to regular dismissal time, a note should be sent on the day BEFORE the absence whenever possible. If a student is not in school and his/her absence has not been explained by a note or telephone call, school office staff will take the following action:

- Call home.

- Call the parents at work.

- Call the emergency number listed on the student’s Emergency Form.

- Call the York Regional Police in accordance with our Safe Arrival Policy

Your help is required to make sure your children arrive on time before 8:55 a.m. and start

their day by entering the school only through their assigned door. 

Beginning every morning at 8:45 a.m., students are supervised in the school yard by staff members. 

Parents are encouraged to make sure that their children arrive at 8:45 a.m. in order to be on time when  the entry bell rings at 8:55 a.m.

Parents, please ensure the office has up-to-date contact information!

Attendance and Punctuality

At JVPS we emphasize the importance of arriving to school on time.  

Please note that school begins PROMPTLY at 9:00 a.m.

Supervision in the school yard begins at 8:45 a.m.  

Getting to school on time - every day- is very important.  

Learning occurs daily, right from the start of class.  By establishing patterns early on (i.e. being punctual and responsible) children acquire positive habits about school attendance.

If your child is going to be absent or late parents MUST call the school office to inform us at: 905-881-3360

Supervision starts at 8:45 in the schoolyard

Attendance at JVPS

The Education Act states, “a pupil shall attend punctually and regularly”(Regulation 262, Section 23). 

At Johnsview Village P.S. we emphasize the importance of good attendance and arriving at school on time to help students establish patterns for success, now and in the future. We have many students arriving late each day. 

Students who arrive late disrupt classmates’ learning and risk missing essential instruction. 

School begins promptly at 9:00 am and students are expected to be in their classes prepared and ready to learn. 

If your child is late due to an appointment or unforeseen circumstance, please call the office prior to 8:45 am to report your child's absence (905-881-3360). Otherwise, please make any adjustments necessary to your morning routines to ensure your child arrives at school on time.

As well, if your child will be absent, please call the office BEFORE 8:45 am.  Only parents or guardians can call to report an absence. Students cannot report their own absence.  If your child is absent for more than 1 day in a row, parents or guardians need to call the office each day to report the absence.

We are looking forward to working together with parents/guardians to ensure that all of our students are arriving at school on time.

Tips for Getting to School on Time

We want to welcome everyone back after the long weekend and to remind parents/guardians that supervision starts at 8:45 a.m. in the yard. 

Please see the above tips for ensuring that your child arrives at school on time.

Students enter the building right at 9:00 a.m. and we want to encourage all of our students to be on time on Tuesday, March 29 and for the rest of the school year.

The Importance of Regular School Attendance and Punctuality

We hope all of our families had a great March Break and are looking forward to the next term.

Did you know that regular attendance and punctuality are a strong indicator of school success?

Regular attendance and punctuality are a vital part of learning and are directly linked to student success.  

Successful students attend school regularly.

Why Does Punctual Attendance Matter?

Getting to school – every day and on time – is very important. Learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. By establishing patterns early on (i.e. by being punctual and responsible) children acquire positive habits about school attendance.

Some other things to consider:

• If children are late arriving to school, they miss important social     time with their peers before school begins.

• Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious.

• Late arrivals disrupt the routine of the classroom.

• A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get him/her     to school in the wrong frame of mind.

• Missing even five or ten minutes of the day can make it harder for   a student to understand the material being taught.

•Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and            knowledge base and can cause the child to fall behind peers and  decrease self-esteem.
•Too many missed school days can increase isolation as the child  stands out from his/her classmates and misses opportunities to  develop socially.
•Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good  rapport with the teachers.

Tips for Getting to School On Time

The morning can be a very hectic time. Here are some effective tips for getting your child up and out the door on time:

•Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.

•Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules at home. Getting    ready for school should be part of the child’s overall routine;  something that’s expected of him/her every day.

•Do whatever is necessary the night before to save time in the  morning, such as setting out clothes, packing lunches, and setting  backpacks at the door.

•Create a set morning routine that your child can easily follow (i.e.  washing hands and face, going to the bathroom, dressing, making  the bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy breakfast).

•Avoid any distractions that can slow your child down, like TV or  games.
•Set your alarm to get up earlier if you’re running late regularly

We are looking forward to the next part of the school year and to all of our students arriving on time at school from now on until the end of the school year.  

School entry is at 8:55 A.M.  

Please ensure that your child is on time each and every day.