November 17, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Winter will soon be upon us, and we will be facing inclement weather events over the next several months. Lost instructional time remains a concern and keeping schools open is a high priority for our district/province; however, keeping students and staff safe will remain our highest priority.

We will continue to find balance by employing the options below in the coming months:

    1) Early Dismissal – May occur with unexpected weather events. Buses will be called back to the school         and parents notified.

    2) Individual School Closures/Regional School Closures – May occur when one or more schools are             affected by a severe weather event in their local area.

    3) Delayed Bus Runs - May occur after a storm and some additional time is needed to clear roadways,            parking lots, etc. In this instance, schools will open at their normal hours of operation and staff        will be present. Parents will have the option of dropping students off at their respective schools;            however, bus runs may be delayed by one or two hours.

We have compiled important information concerning when and how school cancellations are determined in our Frequently Asked Questions document, which is attached. The FAQ also provides information on how you can find out if a school cancellation is made, including the option to call the ASD-N snow lines at:

        • 1-888-950-1919 (Campbellton/Dalhousie/Bathurst Areas)

        • 1-506-778-7669 (Miramichi and Area)

        • 1-506-523-0900 (Rexton)

Important Note: You have the right to keep your child home should you deem road conditions unsafe. The student will not be penalized. You will be required to enter the absence in School Messenger right away, selecting the code Other Informed Absence and adding the word “weather” in the comment box.