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.
Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
Information from Public Health on Self-Isolation and Self-Monitoring
Please see the following websites for information on Self-Isolation and Self-Monitoring. How to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you develop symptoms How to self-isolate ...Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest
Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest (Poster Link) This year the Pumpkin Carving Contest is back but with a twist . . . it will be a VIRTUAL Pumpkin Carving Contest! Contestants are asked to plan and create their best jack o'lantern yet ...2020-2021 Virtual Open House
Hello there everyone! Welcome to our 2020-2021 Virtual Open House! While this year we are unable to meet in person, the staff of Alma Public School would like to say hi and welcome you to a new school year. Please be sure to watch the video below, as well as check ...October School Newsletter
It is hard to believe it is October already! While a very different start to the new school year, we had a great month of September! Thank you again to families and students for following our new health and safety protocols. We appreciate that everyone is following drop-off ...UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
2020-2021 School Council Executive
As you know, School Council positions were up for nomination this year. We would like to extend a sincere 'thank you' to Amanda Snowe for all her work as School Council Chair. This year, Amanda Snowe has decided to step down in her role as Chair, although she will continue ...Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
2020-2021 School Council Elections
On behalf of the members of Alma Public School Council, we would like to invite you to be a part of the 2020-2021 School Council Election. We are fortunate to be a part of a dynamic, creative, and ethnically diverse school community. With the Principal, a school staff ...New COVID-19 School Screening Tool
Public Health has developed a new COVID-19 screening tool. As you must screen for COVID-19 every day before going to school, please use the tool to help you decide if you should or should not go to school today.
Please feel free to share this link: New Public Health Screening ...Terry Fox Fundraising – online only this year!
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope, our school is participating in the Terry Fox School Run. We are proudly committed to raising much-needed funds for cancer research. Please consider supporting our efforts for this very worthwhile cause. Classes will be ...September 2020 Newsletter
Welcome back, everyone!! We are so excited to see everyone back at school! Teachers and staff have been working diligently over the past few weeks to prepare the school for a safe start to the 2020-2021 school year! We are happy to announce that the first two days ...Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
T’was the night before school!
Hello everyone, The time has finally arrived! The Alma PS Staff are eager to welcome students back to school starting tomorrow. Please check a previous post regarding First Day procedures (also find link below) to ensure you are familiar with new drop-off and pick-up routines. A few quick reminders: Walkers/Drop-offs - please remember ...Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
