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

LET’S TALK (NOT TEXT) ABOUT SCREEN TIME

Posted February 25, 2020

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 ...

February School Newsletter

Posted February 6, 2020

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 ...

Information from Public Health: Fun facts about vaccines!

Posted February 6, 2020

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 ...

Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus

Updated January 31, 2020

Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.

Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards

Posted January 22, 2020

Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.

Important information about the Transportation website during strikes

Posted January 20, 2020

Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students. 

NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window

Posted January 10, 2020

The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.

Public Health – How we talk about food matters

Posted January 9, 2020

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 ...

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health – Cold and Flu Viruses

Posted January 9, 2020

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 ...

Rescheduled – School Council Meeting

Posted January 9, 2020

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)

Posted January 8, 2020

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.

Posted January 6, 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.

Holiday wishes and update for January 2020

Updated February 6, 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 ...

Mom’s Pantry – Fundraising Orders Ready for Pick-up!

Posted November 25, 2019

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 ...

Reminder/Update: School Council – Christmas Giving Initiative

Posted November 22, 2019

School Council has decided to adopt one family in the Centre Wellington area through the CW Food Bank Angel program, as our Christmas giving initiative this year. Students along with their teachers will participate in the selection of the individual gifts for each child. Selected School Council members will then ...
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