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Updates For April 25-29, 2022
Hello Alma Families! Here are the 5 things you need to know today to keep up to date this week:
Our School Council meeting will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the library learning commons but we will also offer a link …
Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 312 Website and Social Media Management
The following board policy currently under review was released for public consultation: 312 – Website and Social Media Management
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Updates For April 18-22, 2022
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Our School Council meeting has been rescheduled and will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. We have moved up May’s meeting a week …
Reminders of health and safety guidance during the sixth COVID-19 wave
Public Health officials expect the sixth wave of COVID-19 to last for another several weeks, and we are asking for everyone’s help to get us through this latest wave.
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Updates For April 11-15, 2022
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Thank you for continuing to complete your daily screening. It is a very important step in keeping our schools safe. As we have shared, masking is no longer mandatory, …
Updates For April 4-8, 2022
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As schools are opening up and we start to look at opportunities to connect with family and community members, we are looking at starting up the role of volunteers at Alma PS. The UGDSB …
Ramadan Mubarak to all of those observing
April 2nd, subject to new moon sighting, marks the beginning of Ramadan. Many students, families and staff in the UGDSB and worldwide are observing Ramadan, during this 9th month of the Islamic calendar.
Prayer in Schools and Board Offices
Multifaith prayer spaces are available in schools. Schools will indicate the location of their prayer …
Updates For March 28-April 1, 2022
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Given the seasonal changes ahead, this is a great time to remind families of the importance of indoor shoes. To help prevent mud from being tracked into the school, please ensure your child has …
Updates For March 21-25, 2022
Hello Alma Families! I trust you are safe and sound on this icy day. I hope you had a restful March Break and enjoyed some extra family time with your children. I am extremely proud of how well our students and families have transitioned back to our new protocols and procedures at …
Changes to COVID-19 protocols effective March 14 and 21, 2022
On March 9, 2022, the province announced several changes to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols that will take effect in March. Please see below for a summary of the changes that affect schools.
Effective March 14, 2022:
School boards are no longer required to have a COVID-19 vaccination disclosure policy in place or collect proof of COVID-19 …
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Masking mandate to end in UGDSB on March 21, as school board does not have the authority to continue enforcement of the mandate
Mandatory masking will no longer be required in Upper Grand District School Board schools as of March 21, 2022, as the school board does not have the authority to enforce this beyond March 21.
Here are the facts:
On March 9, 2022, the province announced it was lifting mask requirements for Ontario schools, beginning …
JK Registration site is temporarily disabled
The JK Registration site is temporarily disabled. It will open again on March 15th, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Updates For March 7-11, 2022
Hello Alma Families! Please remember that March Break starts this Friday, March 11 and we return to school on Monday, March 21. Here are the 5 things you need to know today to keep up to date this week:
For our Live Free Fundraiser for our school snack program, our school raised an amazing …
UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement
March 9, 2022
On March 9, 2022, Ontario announced changes to COVID-19 requirements effective March 21, including lifting mask mandates in schools.
Please note that the Upper Grand DSB continues to have a Board Resolution requiring masks in schools.
We will consult with the province and will provide additional information as soon as we can.
Thank you.
Updates For February 28-March 4, 2022
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We shared in an earlier email about the North Wellington Hub Initiative. In case you missed it, the first meeting will be held at 7 PM on March 29, 2022, at Wellington Heights Secondary …