News
Monthly Environmental Activities to help Celebrate our Planet
Join the global Movement! Celebrate Earth Hour on March 28th at 8:30pm.
Earth Hour’s mission is uniting people to protect the planet by raising awareness of about climate change and encouraging positive action.
“Earth Hour was famously started as a lights-off event in Sydney, Australia in 2007. Since then it has grown to engage more …
Read more about Monthly Environmental Activities to help Celebrate our Planet »
LET’S TALK (NOT TEXT) ABOUT SCREEN TIME
LET’S TALK (NOT TEXT) ABOUT SCREEN TIME
Are screens the new smoking? Parents and students are invited to learn more about the many impacts of screens on our lives and how we might foster a healthier relationship with them. Come and join us Thursday, April 23 from 6:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the John F. Ross …
February School Newsletter
February 2020 (click here for this month’s newsletter)
Welcome to February! While the snow is still falling, the days are getting noticeably longer, with the sunlight lighting our paths a little later each night. Our first month of 2020 went quickly! With the start of a new calendar year, it is always …
Information from Public Health: Fun facts about vaccines!
School Newsletter Insert from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
February 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 can be included or …
Read more about Information from Public Health: Fun facts about vaccines! »
Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus
Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.
Read more about Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus »
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.
Read more about Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards »
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.
Read more about Important information about the Transportation website during strikes »
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.
Read more about NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window »
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 healthy eating pattern. There …
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 can be included or …
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.
Read more about Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020. »
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 on the year gone …
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 tomorrow by 5:00pm as …
Read more about Mom’s Pantry – Fundraising Orders Ready for Pick-up! »