Hello MMS families – 

 

This notice is to remind our school community that MMS is a “Scent Aware” building.  We ask our students and community members to avoid using strong smelling scented personal products such as, colognes, body sprays, perfumes, lotions, and hair products when at our school.  The MMS community includes a number of staff members and students who experience significant negative health reactions when exposed to these kinds of products.

 

Mr. Terrick and Mr. Neufeld spent time with each Grade 7 and Grade 8 class this morning to discuss this topic.  Our key talking points were:

  • MMS and HSD sites are “Scent Aware” 
  • All staff and students are part of our community and deserve to feel comfortable and safe in their learning environment or workplace
  • Students and staff with this sensitivity may experience a range of reactions, and have experienced them this year at MMS when exposed to these products
  • Students and staff are asked to avoid the use of strongly scented personal products.  They are also asked to avoid putting on these products before coming to MMS, even in small amounts.
  • Students and staff are encouraged to consider using low scent or scent-free personal products
  • We all have a responsibility to help create and maintain a healthy and safe school community for all

 

Families, please follow up this conversation with your student(s) at home.  Thank you for your support as we work to ensure and maintain a safe and comfortable learning and working environment for all.

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