News & Announcements
Important information regarding reopening schools, COVID-19 and more
Please click the links below for information on reopening schools in fall 2020, COVID-19 and supports for students and families:
Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
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Reopening Schools: Parent Guide and Pre-Registration survey released
The school board has released a Parent Guide with information about the reopening of schools in September, and a Pre-Registration Survey for all UGDSB families. All students must pre-register for school by the August 14, 2020, deadline.
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Palmerston Public School Reopening September 8th, 2020
Dear Families, I'm sure many of you have heard that Education Minister, Stephan Lecce, based on information from the Scientific community and Public Health, has decided that elementary schools will reopen full time - 5 days a week - with full classes. Parenting through a Pandemic has ...Read more about Palmerston Public School Reopening September 8th, 2020 »
Letter from the Minister of Education (July 30, 2020)
The Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, has written a letter to all Ontario parents/guardians regarding the province’s announcement on the reopening of schools in September.
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UGDSB seeking applicants for Police Presence in Schools Task Force
During the June 23 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees created a motion to create a Police Presence in Schools Task Force. As part of this task force, the UGDSB is seeking applications from community members and/or individuals.
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Morning Announcements – Tuesday, June 30th, 2020
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IMPORTANT: Parents and students asked to complete survey by July 10
The Upper Grand District School Board is asking all parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 to complete a survey regarding the fall restart of school.
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Morning Announcements – Monday, June 29th, 2020
Monday, June 29th, 2020 Happy Canada Day from the Dobson and Marcoux families!
Chromebook Drop Off Today
Today is the last day to drop off Chromebooks at the school if you do not wish to keep them over the summer. ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Monday, June 29th, 2020 »
Letter from the Director to parents/guardians and students (June 26, 2020)
A letter to UGDSB parents/guardians and students as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.
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Morning Announcements – Friday, June 26th, 2020
Today is Friday, June 26th, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est vendredi, le 26 juin, 2020. YOU MADE IT!!!! Happy Last Day of School everyone! A special ‘shout out’ to you if you’ve kept up your Distance Learning while we’ve been away. That is no small ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Friday, June 26th, 2020 »
Morning Announcements – Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Hello PPS! Today is Thursday, June 25th, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est jeudi, le 25 juin, 2020. Spirit Day Tomorrow It is our last Spirit Day and Dance it out Friday tomorrow! We are celebrating Canada Day tomorrow! So wear your red and white and ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Thursday, June 25th, 2020 »
Feedback welcome on draft board Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities.
Morning Announcements – Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Good Morning Pandas! Today is Wednesday, June 24th, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est mercredi, le 24 juin, 2020. Welcome to our special Awards Edition morning announcements. We have so much to celebrate this year! A HUGE Congratulations to our graduating class of 2019-20!!! You ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 »
UGDSB Gifted screening in fall 2020 postponed
Please note that CCAT screening for grade 3 students in the fall of 2020 will be postponed until 2021.
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Morning Announcements – Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, June 16th, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est mardi, le 16 juin, 2020. There are a number of awards we give out at the end of the year that we’ll be sharing with you here over the morning announcements. Tune ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020 »
Morning Announcements – Monday, June 21st, 2020
Today is Monday, June 22nd, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est lundi, le 22 juin, 2020. Congratulations on making it to the last week of school! This week your teachers will be posting content up to Friday. I’m guessing there will be a lot of fun ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Monday, June 21st, 2020 »
Talking About Mental Health: Uncertainty, self care and community
In the June 2020 edition of Talking About Mental Health, we discuss tolerating uncertainty, supporting anxious kids, self care and compassion, and community connections.
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Summer supports available for students with mental health needs, special education needs
The UGDSB is providing a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer of 2020, including mental health supports, supports for students with Autism and transition supports for students with complex special education needs or mental health needs.
Morning Announcements – Friday, June 19th, 2020
Today is Friday, June 19th, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est vendredi, le 19 juin, 2020. Hooray for the weekend! Although I know some people might have felt that we’ve had a giant weekend that started at March Break, I know there are others looking forward ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Friday, June 19th, 2020 »
Morning Announcements – Thursday, June 18th, 2020
Good Morning! Today is Thursday, June 18th, 2020. Bonjour, aujourd’hui c’est jeudi, le 18 juin, 2020. Kindergarten Reading Champs! I got this note from Mrs. Cairns and Mrs. Verbeek and wanted to share it with everyone! We wanted to share with everyone how proud we ...Read more about Morning Announcements – Thursday, June 18th, 2020 »
