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title: What if my child is sick and cannot come to school?
description: "It happens! We know you don't plan on your child being sick and unable to come to school. But it's important for us to know that your child will not be in school. Here's how to let us know: **If…"
url: "https://abbotsfordchristian.com/faq/what-if-my-child-is-sick-and-cannot-come-to-school/"
updated: "2025-04-10"
category: Parent Resources
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# What if my child is sick and cannot come to school?

It happens! We know you don't plan on your child being sick and unable to come to school. But it's important for us to know that your child will not be in school. Here's how to let us know:

**If my child is at the elementary campus:** Email [Mrs. Schuurman](mailto: jschuurman@abbotsfordchristian.com) and [Mrs. Berger](mailto: sberger@abbotsfordchristian.com) or submit a planned absence in Edsby the night before or the morning of the absence. Click “plan an absence” under your child’s name in Edsby and provide details about the absence in the comment section.

You may also inform your child’s teacher.

**If my child is at the middle & secondary school:** Email [Ms. Arends](mailto: tarends@abbotsfordchristian.com) or submit a planned absence in Edsby the night before or the morning of the absence. Click “plan an absence” under your child’s name in Edsby and provide details about the absence in the comment section.

You may also inform your child’s teacher.

[How to report an absence in Edsby >>](https://abbotsfordchristian.com/faq/how-do-i-report-my-childs-absence/)