Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the morning and after school supervision?

Before and after school supervision is provided to ensure student safety. However, there is no

supervision provided beyond the arrival and dismissal transition times.

Morning:  8:30-8:45am   After School:  2:31-2:46pm

Students and families are to pickup or drop off their child and leave the school campus right away.


Why are there times when the main office phone is busy or unanswered?

The school is a busy place where staff are teaching and working with students and our admin assistant, Ms. Chandler is helping support students, staff and families

We have a voice messaging system and if you leave a detailed message we will get back to you as soon as possible

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What food items may I bring to school?

Have students bring litterless lunch and snacks

We are a nut free school (allergies)

Please send your child with a water bottle

Please do not send items that require a microwave to heat up food


What do I do if I am late to pickup my child?

Notify the office and leave a message on the answering machine

If your are here before 2:40, you may pickup your child from the classroom

If you are late and picking up after 2:40, please wait outside the main entrance door.  There will be a staff member that will have your child ready to meet you.


Please be on time for student safety, but we understand that there may be unavoidable circumstances.


What do I do if I have to pickup my child early?

Notify the teacher via email

Let the office know in advance (leave a message on the answering machine)

Your child will be ready for pickup at the front office

There will be a sign-out book at the office window just inside the main entrance doors


If I would like to send a baked good or treat to school for my child’s birthday, what am I able to send?

If it is a store bought baked good or treat and it is sealed in the original packaging, you are able to send the treat to school

The baked good or treats must be nut free


 Where do I find my teacher’s email address?

You are able to find teacher contacts via our school website under staff connections


What do I do if I have to drop off lunch or school items?

Please leave your child’s lunch or school item at the front office. (Please make sure your child’s first and last name are labelled)

A staff member will deliver the item or lunch to your class


What do I do if my child has lost a clothing item at school?

Please ask your child to let their teacher know or email your child’s teacher.  We do have a lost and found and we will help check.


Who do I contact if my child needs support for breakfast or lunch?

Please contact our Youth Care Worker if your child needs assistance with breakfast and lunch

Breakfast will be available before the start of the day through the Breakfast Program (enter through the Multi-Purpose Room)

Lunch will be available through the Youth Care Worker, upon request.


What can I do if I am unable to access MyEDBC for my child’s report card?

The following are two links that can help.

The first video is a general overview of how to access the MyEDBC Parent/Student portal including how to access the Report Card.

https://storage.googleapis.com/sd35-myedbc-support/video/parent-portal-intro-FINAL.mp4

The second video is specifically regarding forgotten passwords.

https://storage.googleapis.com/sd35-myedbc-support/video/parent-portal-forgot-password-Final.m

Nicomekl Elementary School

20050 - 53 Avenue, Langley
BC, V3A 3T9
Phone: 604-533-1468
Fax: 604-533-1469