Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1030232
Parents' Handbook 2019 – 2020 15 BRANCH WEBSITES Each branch has its own website to enhance teaching and learning and ensure that parents are better connected to the classroom. During the school year, we will be changing to a new online resource board system, which will be accessed through tfs.ca. Content includes: - An online calendar; - Consent forms; - Branch news; - School-wide news stories and photos; and - You can also search the library, access key resources and see what's on the lunch menu. The branch websites include a list of teachers for that particular branch. Primary Years classes up to Grade 5 have a corresponding web page, where you will find information about your child's class, homework and relevant links. The website addresses by branch are: La p'tite école: pe.tfs.ca Junior School: jr.tfs.ca West Campus: west.tfs.ca Senior School: sr.tfs.ca We expect parents, at a minimum, to visit the branch websites weekly, in order to stay connected to school news and branch-specific information. OTHER BRANCH-LEVEL COMMUNICATIONS Weekly Principal Email Each branch Principal sends out a weekly Communiqué email specific to the activities of that branch. Courrier envelopes are sent home when required by the Junior School and the West Campus. Please read all the material and return the signed envelopes the following day. PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS Throughout the school year we hold several information meetings: - Orientation and Welcome Back days for students and parents before classes start; - Parent information evenings in September, October and January, during which teachers explain their program and procedures; - Curriculum presentations by grade, especially at transition stages; - Parent-teacher interviews in late October to early December, and February to March, for all branches; - Student-led conferences at La p'tite école, the Junior School and West Campus in May; - University information evenings - University lunch and learn series for students (parents are welcome) - Principal's Breakfasts by branch; - Learning Cafés; - Overnight trip information evenings (mandatory for parents of participants). PRIVACY STATEMENT At TFS, we are committed to protecting the confidentiality of the personal information we collect. To maintain your trust, we must be responsible and accountable in how we treat the information that is shared with us. All personal information collected by TFS from prospective and current families and students, alumni and staff is stored in secure and confidential databases and files with strict access controls. Only authorized staff at our school has access to the databases. Personal information is used as appropriate by the school, the Parents' Association and the TFS Foundation to deliver programs, to conduct school business, and to keep you informed of school activities, programs, special events and volunteer or fundraising opportunities.