Implementation of this initiative has been occurring in elementary schools throughout the Waterloo Region District School Board. All visitors (parents, vendors, central Board staff, etc.) 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 sites with portables. We will be launching this program at Smithson Public School on Monday December 1, 2014.

It is recognized that having all school doors locked will be new for our school community. There may be times throughout the day when immediate access is not available as all visitors must be admitted by a school staff member. We ask for your patience and understanding. Our students, parents and staff will need to work collaboratively as this initiative is implemented at our school.

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

Sincerely,

Michelle Schmid
Principal