GRAHAM BRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SAFE ARRIVAL 

If your child will be absent from school, please call 604-713-5159 to report this absence as early as possible. Parents should leave a message at the dedicated answering service by calling the number provided. You will be prompted to provide the two-digit extension for your child’s school to access the school’s voicemail box for reporting an absence. The two-digit extension for Bruce Elementary is 15 and followed by # key. It is important to report your child’s absence prior to 9:00 a.m. on the first day of the absence. If your child is late for school, they must sign in at the office before they make their way to the classroom. School offices are busy places: consistently notifying the school in advance of your child’s absence will significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Safe Arrival Morning Routine. 

STUDENT SIGN OUT PROCEDURES

When you pick up your child during the school day, please ensure that you sign them out at the school office. If you do not sign out your child, they will be unaccounted for, and the school will identify your child as a ‘missing’ student and will commence a search of school grounds. If the school staff do not locate the child and we are unable to reach a parent promptly, the school will call the Vancouver Police Department. Therefore, clear communication is essential for ensuring the safety of your child and to prevent unnecessary searches. Thank you for helping us keep your child safe!