News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Updates For October 25-29, 2021
Hello Alma families! We are having a busy week here at the school. Here are 5 things you need to know so you're ready for this week and next: 1. There has been a strong use of the school's snack program this fall. We are bringing in fresh fruit like apples and ...UGDSB Stress Busters Camps
The UGDSB is presenting three Stress Busters After School Camps this year to students aged 8-12. Please see the attached flyer for details. If this is something you would like more information about, please go to the link in the flyer to learn more. Last year when these programs were offered, ...Updates For October 18-22, 2021
Hello Alma families! October is quickly flying by. Thanks as always for doing your daily screening and also for reminding your children to follow the protocols at school for hand washing, distancing and masking as required. Here are the 5 things you need to know this week: If you've missed out on ...Updates For October 11-15, 2021
Hello Alma PS families. We hope you enjoyed a great Thanksgiving long weekend and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends as you were able. Here are 5 things to keep on your radar in the coming weeks: 1. The township of Mapleton is looking for help with occasionally covering a ...Updates For October 4-8, 2021
Hello Alma PS families. Below are 5 pieces of information you need to be aware of for this week: 1. As Miss Robinson joins our team, unfortunately, there have been some IT problems with having her shift over to our school location from her previous school. She is getting the Google Classroom ...Updates For The Week of September 27-October 1
Here's a few quick reminders for this week: 1. Tomorrow, students who have purple at home can wear purple in honour of Rowan's Law Day. We have purple yarn here if you don't have purple and want to make a bracelet. This day is when we remind students about the importance ...A Thank You And Updates For Next Week
I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to our Alma PS students and staff for your support with the unplanned power outage today. Students were calm and pivoted quickly. Staff did an amazing job of looking after the personal needs of our students. Our septic system was ...Terry Fox Run Update
Please see below the Terry Fox Run update created by our Grade 6 class. It is wonderful to see our students, under the direction of Mrs. Hons, take on this leadership opportunity and help with the planning, communicating and organizing. Once the timing of the event during the school day is finalized ...School Reorganization Update
Important Memo Regarding School Reorganization September 15, 2021 Dear Parents, As you are aware, classes within the Upper Grand District School Board are tentative for the first two weeks of school. Schools have built class lists based on tentative organizations. Changes are sometimes necessary so that our Board remains compliant with Ministry of ...Notes From Week 1 & A Tasty Treat
Hello Alma families. It has been wonderful to see all of the hard work of our staff translate into a great start-up for our students. Clearly, you as parents have done a great job of preparing your children for the transition back to school and things are going well. As ...Further Updates To School Start Up Routines
Hello Alma PS families. I am very excited that we are going to be seeing each other in person on Tuesday. It's always exciting to count down the final few "sleeps" before school begins. We are finishing up the finishing touches and are looking forward to learning together soon. As I suggested ...September Registration & Fall Startup Updates
Hello Alma PS families. My name is Jason Boyce and I am honoured to serve our community as the new principal. Both Alma PS and Board staff have been working hard to prepare for a great September startup. Please follow this link at Alma PS Startup Information For Families ...Community Resource Centre Backpack program available
Families in need are invited to register for the 2021 Backpack Program sponsored by the Community Resource Centre.
2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved
The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.
This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. ...
Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.
