Monday 29 October 2018

Halloween/ Orange and Black Spirit Day


Hello RDPS Families:

Halloween/ orange and black theme day is an exciting time for many of our students. As it approaches, we remind you of our routines at school on Wednesday, October 31.

  • costumes are to be worn in the afternoon only;
  • as per usual, there are no treats as many of our students have severe allergies to certain products;
  • please remember students celebrating this occasion in costume must comply with the Safe Schools’ Policy (#668.0 on the York Region District School Board website);
  • costume accessories including, but not limited to, toy guns, knives, axes, swords, etc. are not in compliance with Safe Schools Policy #668.0 and are not permitted at school;  
  • the in-school parade begins at 3:00 pm;
  • staff and students have a route for picking up each of the classes, all of whom will be walking through the gym for parents to see;
  • some chairs will be set up in the gym with an aisle in the middle through which the children will walk;
  • we ask that parents and guardians stay in the gym until the last student in the parade has exited the gym – this allows all children to be seen and it limits the congestion as people exit the gym;
  • after the last child has exited the gym, parents/guardians are welcome to wait for their children outside the main entrance of the building for after school pick up. Students will need some time after the parade for end-of-day classroom routines and for gathering their belongings.

We are looking forward to a fun day!