Dear Parents/Guardians,

Attached to this message is the Notice of Late Return Form - 2025/2026.  This form must be completed and submitted for any student who plans to return to school after 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and on or before Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

If this applies to your child, please ensure you do the following before Friday, June 20, 2025:

1. Complete the attached Late Return Form.

2. Submit the form to the school Principal before Friday, June 20, 2025.

3. Include a letter explaining the extremely extenuating circumstances for the delayed return in September.

Please note:

• Student absences at the beginning of the school year may result in missed opportunities to build friendships, establish classroom routines, and take part in key early instruction.

• Late returns should only occur due to extremely extenuating circumstances.

Very Important:

Students not in attendance by the end of the school day on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, are not guaranteed a placement at William Cook Elementary. Their spot may be deferred to another school upon their return.

If a critical family situation arises after July 1, 2025, resulting in an unexpected delay, please notify the school as soon as possible via email at:

📧 cook@sd38.bc.ca

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please note: The attached form includes both English and Chinese versions.

Sincerely,
William Cook Elementary School (SD#38 Richmond)
8600 Cook Road
Richmond, BC V6Y 1V7

📞 Phone: 604-668-6454
📞 Early Warning: 604-668-6461
🌐 https://cook.sd38.bc.ca

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