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.
Letter from the Minister of Education (April 28, 2020)
Parents and guardians are invited to read a letter from the Minister of Education, sent April 28, 2020.
Letter from the Director of Education (April 27, 2020)
Parents/guardians are asked to please read a letter from the Director of Education regarding the extension of the school closures and information from the Ministry regarding final grades.
Schools to remain closed until at least May 31, 2020
All publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19.
Learning at Home: Setting students up for success
To support families, the Upper Grand District School Board has put together some helpful tips for parents/guardians to set their child up for success.
April 24 PD Day is postponed
In light of the provincial closure of schools and the transition to distance learning, the UGDSB has decided to postpone the April 24 PD Day to a later date.
UGDSB launches parent website for supporting students with special education needs
The Upper Grand District School Board has launched a website for parents/guardians with resources and information to support students with special education needs.
Board Approves 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on April 14, 2020. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor ...Update on Out of Area applications
Due to the on-going school closures, we are asking that parents submit any outstanding Out of Area requests prior to the end of April.
Distance learning tech support for parents and students
To assist our families with tech support related to distance learning, the Upper Grand District School Board has a Tech Help webpage for parents and students.
Parenting in the time of COVID-19 – tips from the World Health Organization
Parenting in the time of COVID-19 To help parents interact constructively with their children during this time of confinement, these six one-page tips for parents cover planning one-on-one time, staying positive, creating a daily routine, avoiding bad behaviour, managing stress, and talking about COVID-19. Use them to your and ...Letter to elementary students and parents: Learning at Home (April 6, 2020)
Please read the attached letter for further information regarding Learning at Home, including important information about resources for students with special education needs, access to technology and printed materials and more.
Update from Ms. Spike
Hi there everyone, To hear about what teachers have been doing behind the scenes to get ready for the launch of Distance Learning on Monday, April 6th, 2020, as well as announcements regarding pizza and milk order refunds, please watch the following video fro Ms. Spike: https://youtu.be/SRVL8SpZPHY Be sure to continue ...Letter to parents: UGDSB Learning at Home (April 3, 2020)
A letter from the Director of Education regarding the board’s distance learning program is posted on the board website.
Special Education, Equity and Learning at Home
Preliminary information from the board on student access to devices and technology, SEA equipment, hands-on based learning ideas, and more.
Notice of cancelled and postponed school events
Due to the extension of school closures in Ontario, the UGDSB has decided to cancel or postpone a number of school based events.
