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14 Parents' Handbook 2022– 2023 - Three-way conferences at the Senior School in May; - University information evenings; - University lunch and learn series for students (parents are welcome); - Principal's Breakfasts by branch; - Learning Cafés; and - 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 members at our school have 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. TFS does not provide, sell, or trade the personal information we collect to or with any other organizations. Occasionally, we use outside suppliers; in these cases, we ensure tight controls over data are adhered to. When we share personal information, such as name, address and/ or email address, the information is destroyed after use. In exceptional circumstances, TFS may have to disclose personal information when required by law. Similarly, we expect parents to respect the personal information of others, such as email addresses, and not use such information for commercial purposes. Please go to the Parent Resources section of the Parent Portal (Veracross) to read the full privacy policy. COMMUNICATING WITH THE SCHOOL We encourage and foster good communications between our parents and TFS staff. If you have a classroom-based concern regarding your child, we encourage you to discuss it with the teacher and resolve it at that level. For any other school-based questions, please ask at the Branch Office and staff will be pleased to direct your question to the right person. MESSAGES TO YOUR CHILD Classes will not be interrupted for a message and calls will not be put through to the classroom, except in the case of an emergency. As two or more staff members may be involved with your child throughout the day, an email message to the teacher is the best way to ensure good communication. If unexpected information has to reach your child, please advise the Branch Office before 3:00 p.m. Urgent messages should be left with the Branch Office rather than on the teacher's voice mail or email. TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES PK TO GRADE 7 For children in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 1, all required classroom supplies will be provided. All other students should come to school with a case containing pencils, pens, an eraser, coloured pencils, scissors, glue and a pencil sharpener. Students in Grades 3-7 are required to have a geometry set. In Grades 3-5, notebooks and ruled paper will be issued by the school. Supplies are not generally issued to students in Grade 6 and above. Subject notebooks will be issued to Senior School students from Grade 6 to Level II, however, parents will be billed accordingly. The TFS Shop carries a wide selection of school supplies. Required supplies for all grades are communicated through the back-to-school package.