At Capitol Hill we believe it is healthy for children to get outside throughout the day for fresh air and exercise. Living on the West Coast we know that our climate contains a consistent amount of rainfall especially as the fall and winter months approach. It makes sense that in our climate we are well prepared to be outside in the rain. We go outside during every recess even if is raining. It is very important for students to dress appropriately in the event of this wet weather.  Please talk with your child(ren) to ensure that they have a suitable coat and footwear for rainy days.

Being prepared for the weather

We know that if children are well prepared to be outside in the rain they actually enjoy it. As long as they stay dry and warm there is a great deal of fun to be had in all kinds of weather. To be prepared to be outside in the rain it is important for your child to have:

• A rain coat or water resistant covering
• Rubber boots to keep feet dry (if you are able to provide them with a pair to keep at school that would be perfect)
• “Muddy Buddies” – rain pants they can quickly slip over their clothes (much like they would snow pants)
• An umbrella
• A rain hat or coat with a hood
• A change of clothes just in case. (sweatpants, sock, underwear, t-shirt)

 

• We will be returning to our regular daily school schedule:

 

Start 8:50

Recess 10:30-10:45

Lunch 12:00 – 12:45

Dismissal 2:47

 

Entrances and Exits:

Students in classrooms with exterior doors will use these doors.  Classrooms which do not have an exterior door will enter and exit the building through these doors:

Bell Tower doors:

Room 15 (Gr. 7 French – Mme Berg)

North Entrance doors:

Room 112 (Kindergarten – Mrs. Quin)

Room 114 (Kindergarten – Mrs. Kovac)

Room 215 (Gr. 2/3 – Mrs. Sewell)

Room 214 (Gr. 1/2 – Ms. Hansen/Mrs. Arora)

Room 213 (Gr. 3/4 – Mrs. Armstrong)

Room 211 (Gr. 4/5 – Mrs. Botic/Mrs.Zappavigna)

Main Office doors (Holdom Ave.):

Room 212 (Gr. 1/2 – Mrs. Lieu)

Room 210 (Gr. 2 – Mrs. Brancati)

South Holdom Ave doors:

Room 209 (Gr. 2/3 – Mrs. Graafen)

Room 208 (Gr. 3/4 Karvelis)

• Daily Health Checks: We ask that parents continue to complete the health check daily with their child(ren) before drop-off. Our staff will verify with the students before entering our building that the daily health check has been completed by the parent.  The most up to date Daily Health Check can be found at: https://burnabyschools.ca/daily-health-check-for-students/
• For the latest information on COVID-19 from the school district, Ministry of Education, and the Provincial Health Officer, please go to our school district website: https://burnabyschools.ca/covid-19-sharing-clear-and-current-information/.