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Back To School 2025-2026
Back To School 2025-2026
We are delighted to share the information below with new and returning families. Whether you're wondering about registering your child, or what time their bus will pick them up each morning, you will find the answers here. If there is something you cannot find, please contact the school office.
Is your family new to the ESMS community?
Is your family new to the ESMS community?
If you are new to our school zone please ensure that you complete the following documents from the NLESD, as per PROG 311-School Zoning, Student Registration and Transfers:
311A: Student Data Form
311B: Student Transfer Form (For students requesting to move in for reasons other than a change of principal residence)
To determine your zoned school and for other important information regarding student transfers please visit the NLSchools website: https://www.nlschools.ca/schools/backtoschool/registration.jsp
You can feel free to e-mail all necessary forms to stmatthewselem@nlschools.ca. You will also be asked to provide the following prior to being notified of your child's acceptance:
Proof of Address (Ex: Utility Bill)
Medical Documentation
Medical Documentation
Documentation of allergies and medical conditions and administration of medications at school are governed by NLSchools Policy. Please find necessary forms below:
Bus Portal, Routes & Courtesy Seats
Bus Portal, Routes & Courtesy Seats
Parking Lot Safety @ ESMS
Parking Lot Safety @ ESMS
Please see above for a map indicating traffic flow on our parking lot.
The lane closest to our building is for bus drop-off only.
The lane outside the median nearest the bus lane is for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up only.
Our drop off lane is for single lane traffic only. There is no through-traffic between the kiss and ride lane and the lot.
For those not availing of busing, please use our student drop-off lane or park in our parking lot in a designated space.
Areas deemed no-parking zones are clearly marked; this safety measure must be respected at all times.
Our parking lot is reverse-parking only.
Families wishing to park their car and walk their child to the entrance must pull in fully to a designated parking space and exit only via the middle lane as directed by our crossing guard.
All exiting of children from cars during morning drop-off will stop while buses approach and off-load. Once buses have moved on, kiss and ride procedures will resume.
Our staff and volunteers are charged first with ensuring the safety of students as they arrive at and depart from school each day. Traffic flow and safety measures have been developed in consultation with student transportation personnel and we appreciate your cooperation and respect as they carry out their duties.
If you are interested in joining our parking lot volunteer team, please reach out to us at stmatthewselem@nlschools.ca.
Rycor Forms and Fees
Rycor Forms and Fees
At École St. Matthew's School, we use Rycor for processing fees and forms. Please follow the links below to get started!
Rycor Account Setup - Parent Login Instructions (1) (4).pdfOptis Scheduler
Optis Scheduler
following the release of Term I and Term II reports, we will invite families to conference with us to discuss stundent progress and goal-setting. We encourage all caregivers to use OPTIS (Online Parent Teacher Interview Scheduler) to book your home-school conferences. Using OPTIS you can book appointments with classroom teachers, instructional resource teachers, physical education teachers and music teachers. Access dates will be communicated with families prior to the release of Term I and Term II reports.
Later this Fall, families of children who have registered Kinderstart will receive information regarding the 2025-2026 programme.
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