September 3rd, 2014

In December 2012 the Provincial Government announced its intention to enhance security measures in elementary schools across Ontario.  The Safe Welcome initiative involves the locking of all doors in elementary schools.

Implementation of this initiative occurred in some elementary schools throughout the 2013-2014 school year in the Waterloo Region District School Board.  All visitors (parents, vendors, central Board staff) to elementary schools will access the main doors to the school using an intercom system.  The system will integrate the needs of before/after school programs, child care locations and those sites with portables.

It is recognized that having all school doors locked is new for our Margaret Avenue school community.  Our students, parents and staff will need to continue to collaboratively work together as we implement this expectation at our school.   Please note this means our doors will be locked from 8:30 for the entire day.

If you have any further questions regarding the Safe Welcome program, please feel free to contact me at the school.

Mrs. Evelyn Giannopoulos

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