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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.
Brant Weekly-December 8
Happy December! December 8 Brant Update New Principal: My last day at Brant Avenue will be December 22. There have been a number of principal moves throughout the board effective January 2024. Mrs. Furii will be going to Ponsonby Public School as principal in the new year. Kelly Jones, who is ...Kindergarten Registration is fast approaching – Here’s what you need to know
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens January 9, 2024. The French Immersion on-time application window for registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open from January 9 to January 26 at 4:00 pm.
Brant Avenue Weekly-November 24
Hello Parents! Interviews: First of all-thank you so much for taking the time to come in and meet your child's teacher. It was nice to meet so many of you and to be able to say hello. If you didn't get the opportunity to meet with your child's teacher, please give them ...Brant Weekly News-Nov. 17
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week Next week, November 20th-24th is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. To acknowledge this important week, we are coming together as our school family to show our commitment to our school motto of Being Kind, Being Safe and Working Hard. Monday - Odd Socks Day-Please wear mis-matched socks or ...Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth
All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. These surveys will ...Weekly Information
Thank you Parents for another great week. Our Remembrance Day Service was so moving and child-centred. We all were very proud of our students. Progress Reports will go home (or be ready for you to obtain on-line) on Thursday. Please know that this is a mid-term check in. Interviews will be ...It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures
GUELPH, ON – It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures. BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS: In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff who can get there safely. If parents/guardians do not feel it is ...Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023
Date: November 24, 2023 Length: Full Day Topics: Elementary Topic: Parent-Guardian / Teacher Interviews Secondary Topic 1: AM – Curriculum PD and Workshops Secondary Topic 2: PM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training as per the Collective Agreement Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules Description: Elementary Staff will spend the full day communicating with parents/guardians about student progress after ...Weekly Information
Happy Weekend! Pizza Orders are due on Monday November 13 by noon. You can complete them at ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com Our Remembrance Day Service will be held on November 10 at 10:00. It will be child focused. Please join us for School Council on Tuesday November 7 at 6:30. To link to it please use: ...October 27 Weekly Information
1. Hallowe'en is on Tuesday. A reminder that students may choose to wear a costume, orange and black or their regular clothes. 2. Please help us by not crossing through the parking lot in the morning or at the end of the day. This is for student safety. 3. ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 4: This ...Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies
At the October 24th Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
Brant Weekly Communication
Mrs. Newman is in for Mrs. Furii I wanted to formally introduce myself. For the next couple of months, I will be in the role of principal while Mrs. Furii is off. I know that everyone at school misses her, and we all hope to have her return sooner rather than ...Temporary Principal at Brant Ave.
Hello to the Brant Avenue Community. I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Leslie Newman and I will be the temporary principal of Brant Avenue while Ms. Furii is on a leave. Our hope is that she returns soon, but in the meantime, please contact me if you have ...Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB ...
