Issue link: https://publications.tfs.ca/i/1421996
12 Parents' Handbook 2021– 2022 FOOD SERVICES AND CATERING Chartwells prides itself on providing the TFS community with delicious and well-balanced meals. We offer a hot lunch program to all students from JK to Level V and serve both campuses. At this time catering is available with modified and limited options of service. RENT OUR FACILITIES Due to space and safety challenges, TFS will not be able to commit to any facility rentals for at least the fall of 2021. For more information, please email eventsandrentals@tfs.ca. PARENT VOLUNTEERS TFS loves its volunteers! In fact, we depend on their participation during school events, on class trips, and through a variety of committees. The goal of TFS' Vulnerable Sector Policy (VSP) is to ensure the safety of all TFS students. All of our volunteers (parents, caregivers, community members, etc.) are required to follow this policy, prior to volunteering for the school in any capacity. See the Community Policies section for details. For at least the first part of the 2021-2022 school year, volunteering at the school will not be possible. TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF OUR PARKING ATTENDANTS. Remind your child regularly of the potential traffic hazards and have him/her follow the established routines: - Cross at crosswalks or designated areas; - Walk, do not run; always look both ways before crossing the driveway; - Use the passenger-side door; - Be aware of others; - Never use wireless devices while walking; - Phone use while driving should be hands-free only; - Arrive and leave the premises promptly; - No playing at any time during the dismissal period; - Do not walk between cars in a kiss'n ride lane. At all times: - Follow our parking attendants' instructions; - Observe all parking and traffic signs and regulations; - Do not turn in neighbours' driveways or make U-turns; - Be courteous and patient; your children are watching! PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Toronto campus: By TTC: students arriving or departing should cross Lawrence Avenue with the crossing guard at the corner of Mildenhall Road or at the 318 Lawrence traffic lights. On foot: students should use the campus walkways. By car: students should enter and leave from the side of the car closest to the walkway. If a child is arriving in a taxi at La p'tite école or the Junior School, the taxi driver should bring the child to the branch front door. Under no circumstances should any students walk between parked cars or cross driveways! BICYCLES, SCOOTERS AND SKATEBOARDS Under provincial law, all children under the age of 18 must wear a helmet while biking. Similarly, TFS strongly recommends that students wear helmets while using a scooter or skateboarding. All staff and students are expected to walk their bikes and scooters or carry their skateboards while on school property. Bike racks are available in front of the Senior School, to the west side of the Junior School, in front of La p'tite école and next to the administration building (306 Lawrence) on the Toronto campus. There is a bicycle rack at the West Campus as well. PARKING AND TRAFFIC FLOW Toronto Campus Your co-operation in safe driving and parking on campus is appreciated.