Accidents 

In case of an emergency, it is very important that the school have phone numbers where parents can be reached. Please ensure we also have the name and phone number of an alternate person to be contacted if a parent cannot be reached. Please ensure that we have a record of these contacts in the office.

Allergies

Allergy Awareness - We are a Nut Aware School!

Copperfield School strives to be a Nut Aware school as we do have many students with severe allergies to nuts such as peanuts and other types of nuts in the building. Please do not send any food products that may contain nuts (e.g. peanut butter or Nutella sandwiches, cookies, etc.). Please check and read all package ingredients before sending something with your child to school. Should a student bring a lunch containing nuts, they will be asked to eat in the office to ensure the area can be properly cleaned to ensure the safety of all students. We appreciate your support of our student safety when packing lunch. 

Dogs
Dogs are not permitted on school property (even when leashed) unless they are here for instructional purposes, pre-arranged through the teacher, so that allergy precautions may be taken if needed.

Illness

At School

Children who are not feeling well should be kept home from school as it is extremely difficult for them to engage in their work. They may also pass their illness on to other children or staff members and create further absences. Remember to contact the school to report your child's absence (Absence Line 403-817-3512 ext.1 or email copperfield@cbe.ab.ca). Children who become ill at school will be taken to the infirmary and, if they are too ill to return to class, a parent will be notified. A child is never sent home alone. Please instruct your children that if they are sick or hurt they should inform their teacher or the office. See more about illness absences on our Attendance page.

Returning from an Illness

Parents are asked to ensure that students are feeling well before returning to school. If a child must stay indoors, a dated note must be sent with the child indicating the reason and duration.

Medications

If your child has significant medical concerns, please let the teacher and the office know. When medication must be taken at school, a Student Health Plan Form must be completed by parents and kept in the office for reference. Medication must come to school in the original pharmacy container and be clearly marked with the child’s name and teacher. Vitamins, cough drops and other medicatio

n that could be taken outside school hours will not be administered at school.