News & Announcements
ETFO Jan. 28 strike: All UGDSB elementary schools closed - UGDSB secondary schools remain open
On Tuesday Jan. 28, all UGDSB ELEMENTARY schools are closed to students due to the one-day ETFO strike. Elementary schools will re-open to students on Jan. 29. All UGDSB SECONDARY schools remain open to students on Jan. 28 and will operate as usual. Exams will continue as scheduled.
ELEMENTARY TRANSPORTATION: On Jan. 28, buses/student transportation for all UGDSB elementary students is cancelled.
SECONDARY TRANSPORTATION: Divisions 1-4 = ALL OK
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE: Community Use of Schools and third-party operated child care centres remain open during this labour action. Some Before and/or After School Programs may be operating and each operator will communicate directly with families.
FEB 3-7 STRIKES: UGDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Feb. 4 and Feb. 6, unless the ETFO strikes are averted. For additional details visit: http://ow.ly/iXz450y69uN
UPDATES: Please continue to check the board website for updates at www.ugdsb.ca/labour.
Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus
Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.
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Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards
Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.
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Important information about the Transportation website during strikes
Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students.
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NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
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Public Health – How we talk about food matters
Information from Public Health: How we talk about food matters How many times has your child heard “candy is bad for you”. Labelling foods as bad can cause children to feel guilt or shame after eating and enjoying these foods. Instead, help your child understand that all food can fit into a ...Read more about Public Health – How we talk about food matters »
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health – Cold and Flu Viruses
School Newsletter Insert from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health January 2020 WDG Public Health is pleased to provide elementary and secondary schools with up-to-date information on health topics for their monthly newsletters and announcements to parents. Please find below an insert you can include in your school newsletter and/or announcements if you wish. Images ...Read more about Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health – Cold and Flu Viruses »
Rescheduled – School Council Meeting
Just a reminder that January's School Council Meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 16th at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you at next week's meeting!Buses: Wednesday, January 8th (pm)
All buses servicing Alma Public School are running this afternoon unless you have been contacted directly by Betty-Sue, our Office Coordinator.Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
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Holiday wishes and update for January 2020
Dear families and friends, We wanted to take this time to wish everyone a happy holiday season and thank you for a great start to the school year. December is an exciting time of year, as it is an opportunity to meet with family and friends, reflecting ...Read more about Holiday wishes and update for January 2020 »
Mom’s Pantry – Fundraising Orders Ready for Pick-up!
Reminder: Thank you to all those who purchased items from our recent School Council fundraising program through Mom's Pantry. All orders (which are frozen) can be picked up tomorrow at the end of the day at the school. Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm All orders must be picked up ...Read more about Mom’s Pantry – Fundraising Orders Ready for Pick-up! »
Reminder/Update: School Council – Christmas Giving Initiative
School Council has decided to adopt one family in the Centre Wellington area through the CW Food Bank Angel program, as our Christmas giving initiative this year. Students along with their teachers will participate in the selection of the individual gifts for each child. Selected School Council members will then ...Read more about Reminder/Update: School Council – Christmas Giving Initiative »
Do you have a child starting JK or SK in September 2020?
The Upper Grand District School Board is hosting four Kindergarten registration INFORMATION nights in November and December 2019.
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Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health
This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
Well-Being and Health Youth Survey (Grades 4 to 6)
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 required for your child’s schooling and it won’t affect their grades. We ...Read more about Well-Being and Health Youth Survey (Grades 4 to 6) »
Job action and labour updates: Information for parents/guardians
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates from the school board regarding provincial job action.
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Creating a Culture of Privacy
Creating a Culture of PrivacyIT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE TO PROTECT STUDENTS’ PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
All parents, guardian, and visitors to the school are reminded that the privacy of all our students must be maintained at all times. We are ultimately responsible for ...
