I hope that you all had a cozy and warm weekend, despite the weather outside.
As you all know, tomorrow's forecast is still looking quite chilly.
Here is some quick information to clarify cold weather policies in our school district:
❄️All GPPSD schools are open, no matter the weather conditions.
❄️Buses typically run to a temperature of -40°C without the windchill.
❄️Bus cancellations are posted around 6:00 am on the GPPSD website and Facebook page. Please check these pages in the morning if your child rides the bus. Please see the links below.
❄️If your child typically walks to school, it is strongly recommended that you ensure they are dressed properly. Please see the infographic below. If you are able to arrange a ride for them, that would be a safer alternative.
❄️If your child is dropped off early to school, please drop them off at the front office doors so they can wait inside our main boot room until morning supervision begins.
❄️If the weather is below -25°C, recess is indoors.
❄️If your child will not be attending school, please email both the homeroom teacher and the office so we can quickly ensure all students are safe and accounted for.
🚌If buses are cancelled in the morning, alerts will be posted here:
https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/transportation/Pages/default.aspx
🚌You can also sign up for busing alerts here:
https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/transportation/Pages/Busing-Alerts.aspx
Thank you & take care! 😊