Greetings Henry Larsen Families,
Thank you for a wonderful first week of school! It was a pleasure getting to know your wonderful children.
Here are a few updates and reminders:
Student Absences
We kindly request that families notify the office of any student absences. Ensuring students arrive safely at school each day is our top priority. Last year, to enhance our existing absence-check procedure, the OCDSB implemented a more efficient student absence reporting system from SchoolMessenger called SafeArrival.
Families can report absences in advance using a mobile app, website, or toll-free phone line. These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The office staff will contact families in the morning if we have not received any notification to explain your child(s) absence. Note, you can reach the office at (613) 830-4634 or by email at [email protected]
Student Pick up - appointments
If your child is being picked up during the school day for an appointment please call the school ahead of time at 613-830-4634. This will help us ensure your child is ready and waiting at the office when you arrive
Our School Day:
8:15-8:30 Yard Supervision
8:30 - 10:30 Learning Block #1
10:30 - 11:15 Recess/Nutrition Break #1
11:15 - 1:15 Learning Block #2
1:15 - 2:00 Recess/Nutrition Break #2
2:00 - 3:00 Learning Block #3
3:00 School Day Finished
Yard Supervision
A reminder that yard supervision begins at 8:15am. We look forward to welcoming students on the yard between 8:15am and 8:30am.
Please note: the yard is not supervised until 8:15am. This does not apply to students enrolled in EDP.
Outdoor Recess & Inclement Weather
We go outside rain or shine. Please dress for the ever changing weather. The exceptions to this would be during thunder or lightning, heavy rainfall, temperatures below -25C and/ or a significant weather event that would make outdoor recess unsafe.
Extra Clothes
It’s a great idea to send your child with extra clothes to keep in their lockers or hook area in the event that they need to change. Please label all clothing with your child’s name.
Scent Free Environment
Please note that we are a scent-free environment. Students and parents are reminded to not wear strong scents (e.g. cologne, perfumes, body sprays) due to sensitivities. This includes on the school buses.
Medication at School
Thank you for sending in the forms for medication at school. These forms need to be updated each year. If you have not yet updated the form for this year, please use the links below:
Does your child take medication at school? Please submit this form.
Does your child have a medical condition? Please submit this form.
Our School Website:
Our website is a great resource for information. Find it here
Media/School Website Permission Form
We ask that you please complete the following form for each of your children that attend Henry Larsen:
OCDSB: Media/School Website Permission Form
Student Accident Insurance
Creating a caring and safe environment for our students is our top priority. Unfortunately, despite all reasonable precautions being taken, accidents can still happen. Some injuries may result in medical, dental or other expenses that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans and caregivers become responsible for these expenses.
The OCDSB does not provide student accident insurance. Caregivers are encouraged to consider
purchasing accident insurance or student accident insurance for incidents that may not be covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or any additional medical plans they have.
Student accident insurance is available for purchase on a voluntary basis. Caregivers may apply online at insuremykids.com or call 1-800-463-5437. The accident insurance coverage options range from $17.00/year to $33.00/year. All plans provide 24/7 coverage and a variety of important accident benefits (benefit limits differ based on plan selected). If you have any questions, please call Jones DesLauriers Ottawa (formerly Binks Insurance Brokers) directly at 613-226-1350.
Important Dates:
Terry Fox Run: September 26th 1:45-2:45 (Rain Date: October 1st 1:45-2:45)
P.A. Day: Friday September 27th
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Monday September 30th
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kati and Jenna