River East Transcona School Division

Kildonan East Collegiate

845 Concordia Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2K 2M6 – Telephone 667-2960 – Fax 667-1203

Principal: D. MacFarlane Vice Principals: R. Hadath, D. Martineau, A. Hirst www.kec.retsd.mb.ca

October 20, 2016

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Take Our Kids to Work Day was implemented by The Learning Partnership in 1994. Since that time, more than two million students and 79,000 workplaces have participated in the program. The Learning Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative programs for students in publicly funded educational institutions across Canada. Their mission is to nurture partnerships among schools, businesses, and communities. They are devoted to strengthening our publicly funded school system, encouraging caring adults to share their ideas, talents and resources with students and creating learning opportunities that young people will find challenging and exciting.

PART A: STUDENT AGREEMENT: To be filled out and signed by the participating student.

To the Student: Fill in the information below and discuss it with your parent/guardian and your host before your workplace visit. Then obtain all of the required signatures and return the completed form to your English teacher by Thursday, October 27, 2016.

1. During Take Our Kids to Work Day, November 2, 2015, I agree to (initial each line):

- arrive at the workplace at the specified time _____

- follow the travel arrangements to and from the site as agreed upon _____

- abide by the rules at the workplace _____

- follow the directions of my workplace host and any other on-site supervisors_____

- stay at the workplace until the specified time _____

2. I will need the following personal protective equipment for the day (if applicable):

______

I will get this equipment from (if applicable): ______

3. I have discussed potential safety hazards with my workplace host and understand what is expected of me.

Student Name: ______Parent/Guardian: ______

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

English Teacher: ______

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Kildonan East Collegiate 845 Concordia Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 2M6 ph. 667-2960

PART B: PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT: To be filled out and signed by the parent or guardian.

To the Parent/Guardian: Your child has the right and responsibility to have a safe and educational workplace visit. Health and safety education is an important element of this program. Review this form and the information in the Student Agreement Form with your child and sign below. If you have additional questions about safety, contact the school or the workplace.

_____Yes / _____No / My child ______(student name) has my permission to participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day on November 2, 2016. I understand that there are risks associated with my child visiting a workplace.
_____Yes / _____No / My child will accompany me to work on November 2, 2016.
_____Yes / _____No / My child will accompany a relative, neighbour or friend to work on November 2, 2015.
_____Yes / _____No / I have reviewed the Element of Risk section below with my child.
_____Yes / _____No / I/my workplace would be willing to host another student(s).
_____Yes / _____No / My child may be photographed on this day.
_____Yes / _____No / My child has my permission to participate in this program. In the event that my child does not abide by the workplace rules related to the zero tolerance policy for safety, I can be reached at ______and I will be responsible for ensuring that my child gets home safely, at my expense.

Element of Risk:

All experiential learning programs, such as field trips, co-operative education, job shadowing, and programs like Take Our Kids to Work Day involve a certain element of risk. Injuries may occur while participating in this activity, without any fault of the student, school board, or the host employer. By allowing your child to take part in this activity, you are accepting the risk that your child may be injured. All students have been recorded with the Work Placement Registration of Manitoba Education and Youth and will be covered by Worker’s Compensation for November 2, 2016.

______

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Kildonan East Collegiate 845 Concordia Ave. Winnipeg, MB R2K 2M6 ph. 667-2960

PART C: PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT: To be filled out and signed by the employer.

Please complete ALL information carefully and completely. Detailed information is required to register the students with the Work Placement Registry of Manitoba Education and Youth.

To the Workplace: Discuss your expectations for the day with the student you will be hosting and sign below. Thank you.

Name: ______Occupation: ______

Relationship: Please check one.

_____Parent/Guardian _____Relative _____Neighbour _____Friend _____Other Workplace Rep

Place of Employment: ______

Address: ______Phone: ______

Grade nine English teachers from Kildonan-East Collegiate may visit students at their workplace facilities. Please indicate whether your workplace is open to visitors and, if so, the best time to visit.

The student will be present at my workplace between the hours of ______and ______on November 2, 2016.

Visitors are allowed Visitors are not allowed.

Best time to visit: ______

The student should bring a lunch. Yes No

My company can provide placement for ______additional grade nine students.

If the student is unable to complete the day as planned because of illness or for other reasons, I will contact the school.

I agree to provide a safety orientation for all participating students and to ensure that they are properly supervised during the day. I understand that students are not permitted to operate any motorized vehicle or equipment, including but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, tractors, forklifts, snow vehicles, watercraft, or all terrain vehicles.

Workplace Signature: ______Date: ______

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Things to Consider

· There are no classes or programming for grade nine students at Kildonan East Collegiate on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.

· Don’t worry about finding a perfect placement. Take what you can get. Every experience is a good one.

· Placements can be as long as 12 or more hours, or as short as lunch and a tour of a worksite with your host.

· Partner with a friend or classmate who already has a placement.

· Visit your elementary or middle school and ask for a placement with a favourite teacher.

· Visit a local daycare, business, or charitable organization for a placement.

· Ask neighbours, friends, and relatives for a placement.