News & Announcements
What you need to know to register your child for school
The 2019-2020 school year begins on September 3, which means it is almost time to register your child if you are new to the Upper Grand District School Board.
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Happy Summer
Summertime has arrived and Palmerston Public School is currently closed. We hope everyone had a wonderful and successful 2018-19 school year full of learning, positive relationships, and fun. Our school office is currently closed, but will be open for registration and inquiriesReminder – JK Parent Information Night Tonight!
JK and new SK students starting September 2019 are invited to an information night; Tuesday, June 4 at 6:00.
Junior Track & Field – MOVED TO THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2019
Please note that Junior Track and Field has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 6, 2019 due to the forecast.School Barbeque – June 6 at 5:00 p.m.
It's time to celebrate the end of a great school year! Bring the whole gang to the Lion's Park Pavilion on JUNE 6th from 5 pm -7 pm (food service will end at 6:30) to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and a fresh salad bar. PRE-REGISTRATION is required and payment can beDATE CHANGE: Special Olympics Track & Field Meet moved to Wednesday May 15
Due to rain in the forecast, the Special Olympics Track & Field Meet has been postponed to Wednesday May 15, 2019.
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Book Fair – April 29 – May 3, 2019
Dear Parents and Families,
Another Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Palmerston Public School Library will host its 2nd Book Fair from April 29th-May 3rd, 2019. Please promote reading to our students by supporting this literary event.
Students will have an opportunity to view
Kindergarten Information Night – Tuesday, June 4, 2019
JK and new SK students starting September 2019 are invited to an information night; Tuesday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m.
Waste Free Wednesday – April 24, 2019
We will be holding Waste-Free Lunch Day on Wednesday, April 24th! Our participation in Waste-Free Lunch Day is an extension of our school’s ongoing commitment to reducing waste. It’s also part of Our Food Future, Guelph-Wellington’s vision to become Canada’s first circular food economy. We are excited to be part ofParent Presentation – Social Media Safety
PPS's School Council is excited to offer this amazing presentation to parents and children 12 year of age and older at Minto Clifford Public School!
Staff Presentation of the 2019 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2019 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on March 19, 2019. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the Board’s workStudents, staff and parents – please take our voluntary Diversity Data Survey
From March 22 to April 18, 2019, the Upper Grand District School Board is conducting a system-wide survey, to help the board understand the demographic makeup, diversity and ongoing needs of our student population.
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Live Free From Hunger Day – Friday, March 1, 2019
Many children go to school without sufficient nourishment to be ready to learn. The Children’s Foundation Food & Friends Program currently supports 106 breakfast, morning meal, lunch or snack programs in Wellington, Dufferin and Guelph. Unfortunately, core funding is not enough to maintain these vital programs. Friday, March 1st is HelpRead more about Live Free From Hunger Day – Friday, March 1, 2019 »
Kindergarten Reading Winners!
Congratulations to Mrs. Verbeek and Mrs. Cairn's Kindergarten class. They are one of the winners of the UGDSB Kindergarten Reading Challenge! The class was challenged to post a pictures of Class Read Alouds, Reading and Math Connections, and Engaging Class Book Nooks. They have won a new book and someYogurt Bar Day – On Tomorrow!
Yogurt Bar food day is on tomorrow (Thursday, Feb.14th) at first nutrition break.
Talent Show – Hosted by CPF – CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT Friday, February 8
Please note that due to weather the Talent Show scheduled for this evening has been cancelled. A new date will be announced when available.Yogurt Bar Day – Moved to Next Thursday
Dear Parents, Due to the school closure today, we could not receive our food delivery for Yogurt Bar day that was scheduled for tomorrow. We will be rescheduling Yogurt Bar Day to *next* Thursday - February 14th. It will be at first nutrition break as usual on that day.Marker Recycling
Thanks to a partnership with Paisley Road Public School in Guelph, we will be collecting all of our used, empty, dried out markers, highlighters and dry erase markers and sending them to the Crayola
