Monday, 7 December 2009
Greetings Upper School Parents,
Looking at the flurries and chilly weather outside (winter has finally arrived), and anticipating future questions regarding snow and ice, let’s quickly review the snow policy and procedures, the details of which will be soon posted on the main news page of the MVS website. I reminded students and faculty members of these details during Morning Announcements this morning.
My best advice to you as parents is to follow the guidelines of responsible common sense and peace of mind. If you have any trepidation about the safety of your daughter or son (based upon road conditions, driving experience, or impending storm conditions), please caution on the side of your child’s safety and your comfort as a parent.
If your decision relates to a late-arrival to or absence from school, we ask that you send notice, by phone or e.mail. If arriving late, remind your child to sign-in in the Upper School Office when she or he arrives. If your decision relates to an early departure from MVS, please come into the office to sign-out your child or phone-in your request so we know that your child has your permission to depart from campus. Similar to our existing procedure for illnesses, if your son or daughter wishes to leave school early due to inclement weather, we will phone you directly before allowing a student to depart from campus.
In the event of a school closing or delay in start time, MVS will continue to make use of the “One Call” program, from which an automated message, with the details of the delay or cancellation, will call the main contact phone numbers designated on your My Backpack account. Such news will also be included on the MVS website and voicemail system.
Stay warm, be safe, and see you soon,
Sam Wagner
Head of Upper School
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