TDMcGee School Handbook 2022-2023

School Handbook

2022-2023

School Information

Principal: Kim Hutchinson
Office Administrator: Andrea Mailhot

Superintendent: Nicola Benton
School Trustee: Joanne McEwan

Thomas D'Arcy McGee Catholic School

635 LaVerendrye Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1J 7C2

Email: thomasdarcy.mcgee@ocsb.ca

Phone: 613-749-2251

School Hours: 9:15 am - 3:45 pm

Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Principal's Message

Covid-19 School Guidelines

General Information

* Arrival and Dismissal * Lunches and snacks
* Attendance * Parking
* Busses * School Supplies
* Dress Code
* Electronics devices, Toys and Sports Equipment

Code of Conduct

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Principal's Message

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Welcome to Thomas D’Arcy McGee Catholic School. As Catholic educators, our mission is to build a truly Christian school community through our example and our commitment to the Gospel values. Our school promotes self-confidence, self-esteem, school spirit, recognition and respect for individual differences, and freedom for all to develop to their full potential through their own efforts and with the help of God. The school atmosphere is one of respect, responsibility, courtesy, and pride that fosters academic excellence, and emotional and spiritual growth. We foster a strong sense of community and promote service for the common good.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board Strategic Commitments of Be Well, Be Community and Be Innovative help guide our school decisions and the learning opportunities provided to students.

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This year, we continue with our spiritual theme: “Gratitude, Rooted in Joy, Fills us with Hope”. In our second year exploring this theme, we will focus on JOY. Joy resides in our heart and overflows with love. This Joy of knowing that God resides in the depth of our hearts not only brings forth gratitude but also inspires us to love God and to love our neighbour in response to our encounter with Christ.

We look forward to continuing to work with you during this school year!

Sincerely,

Ms. Hutchinson
Principal

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Covid-19 Guidelines

Self-Assessment

Please be sure to use the School Screening Tool when necessary to determine if your child should attend school.

Masks

Masks are currently optional for all students in Kindergarten - Grade 6. Masks should be worn for 10 days after an illness.

Important key messages to review with your child:

Stay at home when you are sick, even when symptoms are mild. Staying home helps prevent spreading your illness to others.

Use the School Screening Tool to determine when you can return to school.

Practice ‘no touch’ greetings with your friends and teachers at school. Let’s share a wave and not our germs.

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper arm, not your hands! Throw the tissue away, and wash your hands right away.

If you don’t feel well, tell someone.

Avoid touching your face. We can easily spread germs from our hands to our mask or face.

Bring your own water bottle from home to stay hydrated throughout the day.

When not wearing a mask, physical distancing is especially important to keep you and the friends around you healthy.

Does your child have a cold, the flu, or ANY symptoms related to COVID-19?

If your child is ill, you must keep your child home from school and notify the school.

Your child should remain at home while they still have symptoms. The School Screening Tool will help determine when your child should stay home and when they may be able to return to school. Masks should be worn upon returning to school after an illness.

Please visit Ottawa Public Health: Supporting Schools for current information on self-isolation guidelines and details on when your child can return to school after an illness.

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Symptoms of illness

* Fever and/or chills (a temperature of 37.8 degrees or higher);
* Cough
* Shortness of breath (unable to breathe deeply or feeling unable to catch one’s breath);
* Decrease or loss of taste and smell
* Sore throat
* Runny or stuffy/congested nose
* Muscle aches/joint pain
* Headache
* Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (not related to other known causes or conditions);
* Extreme tiredness

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What if my child becomes ill while at school?

During the school day, if your child becomes ill with any of the symptoms listed, parents/ guardians will be contacted and asked to bring their child home. The Covid Screening Tool can be helpful in determining when your child is able to return to school.