July 31st, 2017 TORAY LAWSONFAMILIES RE: SAFEARRIVAL
Dear Ray Lawsonfamilies,
We are looking forward to welcoming /welcoming back our students on July 31st, 2017.If you have already logged in, please ignore this notice.
The Peel District School Board has implemented an automated absencereporting system for all students in its elementary schools. All parents/guardians will report their children’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via aSafeArrivalsystem.
SafeArrivalwill allow you to report your child(ren)’s absences quickly and conveniently in one of three ways:
- You can call into an automated, interactive telephone system via a toll free number—
1-855-209-6155. - You can log into a website, pdsb.schoolconnects.com, to access a SafeArrival Parent Portal.
An account can be set up to report absences.
- You can download the SafeArrival mobile application for Apple and Android devices.
Using the SafeArrivalsystem, please report your child’s absences before 8:25 a.m.,the start of the school day. Late arrivals and/or early departures should be reported as soon as possible.
FOR ON LINE OR MOBILE APP ACCOUNTS:
You will need to provide the school with an email address; you will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies. The invitation will include login information. Parents who do not have an email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials. Parents need to have a cell phone that is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone number must be on file with the school. These login credentials are needed to login both online and with the mobile app.
Benefits of using SafeArrival include:
- Phone, website and mobile app options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- You can report your child(ren)’s absences in advance (e.g., doctor’s appointment).
- Keep phone numbers and email addresses up-to-date.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If your child’s absence is not reported in advance, the automated notification system will contact parents to inform of a student’s absence and will provide an opportunity to verify the absence. The automated notification system will contact parents/guardians at multiple contact numbers until one of the designated contacts is reached. If our automated system is unable to reach a designated contact, office staff will follow up. By reporting your child absent in advance, using the SafeArrivaltoll-free number,SafeArrival website or SafeArrival mobile app, you will not receive a call.
If you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact the school.
With thanks,
Cathy Standring
Proud Principal