News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Professional Activity Day Description – Jan. 26, 2024
Elementary Staff will spend the full day on Assessment and Evaluation that includes report card preparation/reporting of student achievement and learning skills, to be communicated with parents/guardians.
PA Day January 26
There is a PA Day on Janaury 26, 2024 for UGDSB schools. January PA Day Description Poster For Elementary SchoolsCMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board and several other community partners, is pleased to announce part two of the Understanding Human Trafficking series.
Parent Workshop Opportunity
The board is offering an AHST (Anti Human Sex Trafficking) Workshop for parents. Please see the attached poster for information on signing up. AHST Poster Winter 2024
Strengths to Grow: Invitation to Parents & Guardians
Parents and guardians of elementary school children are invited to participate in the Strengths to Grow research study. This approved brief study is entirely online and can be completed at any time. Participants will complete two 10-minute surveys and the 30-minute Strengths to Grow ...JK Registration 2024/2025 School Year
Get Ready for School! Kindergarten Registration January 9-26, 2024. How to Register: Pre-register online at www.ugdsb/Kindergarten Once the pre-registration has been successfully submitted, make an appointment at the school to show the required documents. If applying to French Immersion, you must complete the application process, including submission of all required documents ...Kindergarten Registration is fast approaching – Here’s what you need to know
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens January 9, 2024. The French Immersion on-time application window for registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open from January 9 to January 26 at 4:00 pm.
Food Drive – December 4th to 8th
Palmerston Public School will be hosting a Food Drive on the week of December 4th. All donations will be going to the Palmerston Food Bank. The following are items that are the most sought-after items:
Canned goods (beans, soups, and stews) Canned meats and fish Infant foods and baby formula Canned vegetables and fruit Bathroom ...Progress Reports – Available for download now.
Please contact your child's teacher if you are having difficulties accessing reports.Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth
All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. These surveys will ...It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures
BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS: In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff who can get there safely. If parents/guardians do not feel it is safe to bring their child/ren to school, the decision to keep their child/ren home is theirs to make. Just be sure to let ...Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023
Date: November 24, 2023 Length: Full Day Topics: Elementary Topic: Parent-Guardian / Teacher Interviews Secondary Topic 1: AM – Curriculum PD and Workshops Secondary Topic 2: PM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training as per the Collective Agreement Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules Description: Elementary Staff will spend the full day communicating with parents/guardians about student progress after ...Spirit Wear!
Get some awesome Palmerston gear! Order your school apparel online @ www.schooltee.com. Access Code: PSTO.PALWHY survey
September 28, 2023 Dear Parent or Guardian, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has partnered with Upper Grand District School Board to conduct a survey in your child’s school. All students in Grades 4 through 12 will be asked to complete this survey. Completion of the survey is not ...Attendance Support
This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked. Be consistent! Don't give up. And know that there are supports for parents if you need them. ...2023 Poinsettia Fundraiser
School Council is hosting a fundraiser this year to raise money towards "Phase 2" of the Creative Playground at Palmerston Public School.
Order sheets will be coming home shortly to families offering various colours, sizes and arrangements of poinsettias. Orders are due ...
Parent Virtual Info Session for myBLUEPRINT
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY: PARENT VIRTUAL INFO SESSION FOR myBLUEPRINT Parents and Caregivers have an important role to play in supporting students with career/life planning and course selection. We are inviting them to join us for a virtual information session around maximizing the 7-12 myBlueprint Digital Pathways Planning Tool on ...Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies
At the October 24th Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
