Ronald McDonald House Pull Tab Collection 

We are starting a Pull Tab Collection Program here at Cowan, to support the Ronald McDonald House in St. John's.  Just another little way for our students to contribute to a meaningful cause while also caring for the environment.  By collecting pull tabs from cans, we help RMH provide a home away from home for families with a sick or injured child.

This does not take away from our recycling drives - tabs must be removed from the cans.  Families can save up their tabs in a container or ziplock bag and then just drop off their tabs in our LLC.  At the end of the year we will deliver the collected tabs to the Ronald McDonald House.

Kiss and Ride

After careful consideration, the new busing announcement from NL Government, and our June Pilot

we have decided to suspend Kiss and Ride services for this school year.

We ask families to:

1. Utilize the Bus System: All students are now eligible for bus transportation (please note you must be in our school zone and register with on the Parent Bus Portal). We encourage you to take advantage of this convenient and safe option.

2. Utilize Family Parking: You may park in one of our two lower parking lots and either let your child out to walk to their entrance or walk with them.

Our main goals are to:

• Improve Safety: Reduce the risk of accidents and ensure a safer environment for everyone.

• Improve Time on Task: Ensure staff and students can start their day on time and with minimal delays.

• Reduce Traffic: Alleviate congestion on the surrounding streets for smoother traffic flow.

We understand that many of you cherish the daily interactions during the Kiss and Ride service, as we do. Rest assured, we will continue to be present at the main entrances to greet students each morning once the buses have cleared the lot.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we strive to enhance the safety and efficiency of our school operations. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

wELCOME BACK!

The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time for all of our school community. While students are eager to return, renew old friendships, and begin new ones, our staff have been diligently preparing to engage your child(ren) with a variety of strategies that will guide them through the learning process. Our staff is committed to unlocking the potential in every student to help them be successful. As we finalize our preparations, we do so with the vision of CHE in mind: "Learning and Growing Together." 

Kindergarten

We realize the significance of the first day of school, especially kindergarten.

Our MEET & GREET for all our Kindergarten students/families, for September 4, 2024, will take place in your child's classroom 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE KINDERGARTEN DOORS WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL 8:40 a.m. (see picture below for specific door).

We request that a maximum of 2 family members be present for this.

The Meet & Greet will allow families an opportunity to see their child's teacher, have photo opportunities, and a chance for students to meet their classmates in a welcoming, safe environment. Please keep in mind that some families will not want their child(ren) in pictures.

By 9:00 a.m. we kindly ask all family members to exit the building through the staff entrance (see picture below). Students will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m. Teachers will lead students outside for pick up.

*Busing will start for Kindergarten Students on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

ALLERGIES

We are a scent-free school. Please be mindful when using hair products, hand sanitizer, perfumes etc.  Please note that there maybe more items added to the below allergy list.

We have many students with severe, life-threatening allergies and we must ensure our school is free of:

Nuts (including peanuts, tree nuts and nut products)

Eggs

Peas

Sesame Seeds (including products containing sesame oil, seeds, tahini, and hummus)

*Please alert your child’s teacher as soon as possible if your child has any serious medical conditions or life threatening allergies. There is also a place for this data on the student data sheet.

We ask that families refrain from sending in food items which contain any of the above products. The district has determined that given the similarities in appearance, texture and taste of Soy Butter products, they are also restricted in our schools where a student has a peanut allergy.

Please help keep everyone safe by following this policy.