Information about any district-wide closures will be sent to Metro Vancouver radio and television stations. Please check the following stations for school closure information:

• All Traffic All The Time AM730
• CBC AM 690 radio BCTV
• CHQM FM 103.5 radio CBC TV
• CKNW AM 980 radio City TV
• Fairchild AM 1470 radio CTV BC
• News AM 1130 radio

School closures will be posted on the School District Web Site (www.nvsd44.bc.ca) by 6:30 am or earlier, if possible. There will be no announcements if there are no closures.

Severe Weather Plan

If a significant snowfall is expected for the morning of a school day:

Parents should listen to designated radio or television stations for school closure information between 6:30-8:00 am. Notification will be made earlier if possible.

Parents are encouraged to establish an emergency plan for their children in the event that the school is closed.

Eldon Road may or may not be plowed in the morning and it may have single lane or double lane traffic.

If the school is open and regular drop-off areas have not been plowed on the north or south sides of Eldon Road please use the alternate drop-off below.

Alternate Drop-off, please use in severe weather:

• If approaching the school from the east on Eldon Road, try to use Eldon Park as a drop-off and turn around, then exit to the east on Eldon Road.
• If approaching the school from the west try to use the west staff parking lot as a drop-off and turn around, then exit to the west on Eldon Road.
• If approaching the school from the south use the drop-off at Mt. Crown.

Sidewalks may or may not be clear of snow and walking seems to be hazardous, please be cautious.

Please prepare your children for severe weather by dressing them appropriately. Remember to stay a safe distance from the road and away from vehicle traffic.

Parents are responsible for their children’s safe travel to school. If for any reason, there is concern that a child cannot travel safely, other arrangements should be made. Students will not be penalized for missing school; student safety is first priority.