September 23rd, 2014

Dear Parent/Guardian(s),

In December 2012 the Provincial Government announced its intention to enhance security measures in elementary schools across Ontario.  The Safe Welcome initiative involves the locking of all doors in elementary schools.

Implementation of this initiative will occur throughout the 2014-2015 school year at elementary schools in the Waterloo Region District School Board.  All visitors (parents, vendors, central Board staff) to elementary schools will access the main doors to the school using an intercom system.  The system will integrate the needs of before/after school programs, child care locations and those sites with portables.

Starting on Monday, September 29^th ,  the main entrance doors at A.R. Kaufman will be locked in accordance with the Safe Welcome initiative.

It is recognized that having all school doors locked will be new for our school community.  Our students, parents and staff will need to collaboratively work together as this initiative is implemented at our school.

Please be aware that there may be times during the day when visitors may have to wait a few minutes to access the main doors if the office staff is either on the phone or otherwise unable to answer the intercom immediately. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.