Severe Weather Procedures

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Occasionally, severe weather conditions may require the Toronto District School Board to cancel transportation and close schools. This may occur before the beginning of the school day or, if conditions become severe, during the school day. To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff during school hours, the Board’s Severe Weather operational procedures will guide decisions and operations.

The safety and welfare of students is a shared responsibility with parents and guardians. It is important for everyone to understand how the Board operates under unusual weather conditions. Please familiarize yourself with the following procedures and communication plan so together we can ensure the safety of the students entrusted in our care.

Keeping Your Child Safe

In the event of severe weather conditions, please keep children at home if possible.

Decision to Close Schools

The decision to close schools is made by the Director of Education.

School Closures and Cancellation of Transportation Services Before the Opening of Schools

Closure of schools or cancellation of transportation services will be announced from 6:30 a.m. onward on the following stations:

Information on closure of schools and cancellation of transportation services will be posted on the TDSB website at www.tdsb.on.ca.

School Closures or Bus Schedule Changes During the School Day

Should schools close during the school day or transportation schedules change, announcements will be broadcast on the radio stations above by 12 noon and posted on the TDSB website. If there is no announcement and posting about schools closing before 12 noon, schools will remain open for the day.

Child Pick-up

Please be prepared to pick up your child or make arrangements for your child, if required, should schools close early or if transportation schedules are advanced.

Students will remain inside the school until they have been picked up.

Sincerely,

Jennie Ucar
Principal, Allenby PS