Active forms of travel (ie. walking, biking) and the use of private transportation by parents and families are strongly encouraged.



Important Times:
Morning Supervision & Student Arrivals @ 8:45am-9am *daily
Lunch Dismissal @ 11:55am-12:05pm *daily
Afternoon Supervision & Student Arrivals @ 12:45pm-1pm *daily
Afternoon Dismissal @ 3pm-3:10pm *daily
Parent Loop: Ministik School Drop-off and Pick-up Procedure:
🚗🚙Small Loop access plan, effective Wednesday October 12:
Attached is the new map for: Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 Single Family Pick up Loop.
*All student arrivals will continue with the large, outside loop*
**the Parent Loop is for vehicles ONLY – those walking will continue to use the designated walking lane**
Tomorrow, Mr. V will gather the single riding grade 5 – 8 students at 11:50 and walk them out to the loop nearest to the portables. Then also at 2:50.
We thank all of our school community for your cooperation as we take steps to improve our safety and effeciency during student dismissal times💚
—Parents & Caregivers will use the “parent loop” only for arrival and dismissal times
—- Our Parent Loop is ONE WAY ONLY!
——parents pull to the right (school side) and remain in their vehicles while children are dropped off or picked up
—– Please be aware of children, adults and other vehicles in the area, drive carefully, and read the signs!—–
The Parent Loop is supervised for entry and dismissal. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children for drop-offs or pick-ups during instructional times. Please continue to use the parent loop in those circumstances.
*Kindness, Honesty, Sharing and Strength are Cree values we strive for each day – we very much appreciate your cooperation and kindness as we work each day to keep our children safe. If you are unhappy or unfamiliar with the drop-off and pick-up process, please do NOT take it out our education staff. You may direct your concerns to the school principal or contact the school board office. Meegwetch.
Bus Transportation:
Student Transportation (MFIDSAB & MCEA)
Active forms of travel (ie. walking, biking) and the use of private transportation by parents and families are strongly encouraged.
Bus transportation will be provided by request only. Parents and Caregivers are required to sign up for bus service using our
**Bus Service Request FORM 2022-2023**
MCEA: Eligibility: Kindergarten to grade 6 students residing on-reserve;
Questions/concerns? Contact Heather.Moore@mcea.ca 705-658-4726 Ext 251 Cell: 705-698-7846
MFIDSAB: Eligibility: Kindergarten to grade 2 students residing off-reserve;
Questions/concerns? Contact Ministik School jknight.blackned@mfidsab.ca 705-658-4535
IMPORTANT REMINDER! FOR THEIR SAFETY: PLEASE MEET YOUR CHILD(REN) AT THEIR BUS STOP.
If you will be picking up your child who is on a bus list, please be sure to call the school at least 30 minutes prior to the listed departure times!!
Bus Cancellations:
If buses are cancelled, a post will be shared as soon as possible (usually before 8 am) on our school Facebook page: Moose Factory Ministik School
In the event of a bus cancellation, the school will remain OPEN to staff and students.
However, Parents & Caregivers are encouraged to use their parental discretion when making the decision to keep your children home or send them to school.
If you choose to send your kids to school, be sure to make transportation arrangements for your child(ren) to return home at the end of the school day.