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ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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Instructional Programs and Materials AP 260 - Appendix B: Disclosure Letters

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For an online fillable letter form please click here.

 

 

NOTE: The “essential” components of the disclosure letter are:

  • The date and location of the trip
  • The types (and duration) of outdoor activities to be carried out;
  • The estimated cost of the trip
  • An indication to parents that some risk is involved.

It is good public relations to indicate what means parents/guardians can use to contact the teacher organizing the trip. An open evening meeting is very effective.

It is recommended that students carry insurance for such trips, and document such recommendations in the information letter and on the Parent Permission Form.

Consent Form For Field Trips/Excursions (In & Out Of Province)

Form 260-6 is a consent form that is easily adaptable to any kind of field trip. Of particular importance is the “Description of Supervision”. It is intended that principals would accurately describe the details of supervisory arrangements so that parents are fully informed of what they may and may not expect when considering whether or not to allow their child to attend. Principals may wish to address the issue of transportation of the student in case of injury.  The Division has a blanket policy that will reimburse parents’ cost of special transportation subject to the terms and conditions of the student accident insurance coverage during the time policy is in place.

Parent Consent

It is required that field trip planners hold a parent information meeting for all trips requiring Board approval.  At these meetings planners are to:

  1. Share details of trips including risk analysis.
  2. Outline expectations for students, chaperons and staff.
  3. Explain consent and waiver forms.
  4. Witness signing of consent forms and student travel waivers.

Note:   In addition to the above, approval for student travel must be given in person by a parent, guardian, or independent student.  If in-person is not coordinated, then direct message via email or a division messaging system like school messenger is acceptable.

Adopted:

September 21, 2016

Amended:

August 23, 2021, September 5, 2023

Reference:

Section 1, 11, 31, 33, 52, 53, 196, 197, 222 Education Act

Guide to Education ECS to Grade 12

Safety Guidelines for Physical Activity in Alberta Schools

Safety Guidelines for Secondary Inter-School Athletics in Alberta

Physical Education Safety Guidelines
Cross Reference:

AP 260 Field Trips and Excursions

AP 260 Appendix C Field Trip / Excursion, Waiver Forms Information

Form 260-1 Field Trip Application Form

Form 260-2 Educational Summary

Form 260-3 Health Certification And Parents’/Guardians’ Waiver

Form 260-4 Planning For A Field Trip – Checklist A

Form 260-5 Principal’S Final Checklist For Out-Of-Town Travel

Form 260-6 Sample Consent Form For Field Trips/Excursions (In & Out Of Province)

Form 260-7 Sample Field Trip Letter To Parents/Guardians

Form 260-8 Student Travel Waiver

Form 260-9 Field Trip Vehicle Log and Inspection