News
Professional Activity Day Description – Jan. 26, 2024
Elementary Staff will spend the full day on Assessment and Evaluation that includes report card preparation/reporting of student achievement and learning skills, to be communicated with parents/guardians.
Read more about Professional Activity Day Description – Jan. 26, 2024 »
January 19th, 2024 – Brant Avenue Family Update
Hello Brant Avenue Families,
1) Thursday, January 25th is ‘Comfy Cozy Day’ where students are encouraged to wear pjs, hoodies, or other clothes that make them feel cozy! Friday, January 26th is a PA Day – no school for students.
2) Is your child’s immunization record up-to-date? Report immunizations to …
Read more about January 19th, 2024 – Brant Avenue Family Update »
CMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board and several other community partners, is pleased to announce part two of the Understanding Human Trafficking series.
Read more about CMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar »
January 12th 2024 – Brant Avenue Family Update
Hi Brant Avenue Families,
1) When busses are cancelled the school is still open. Most kids come to school! You can find out if the bus is cancelled at stwdsts.ca and Brant Avenue PS is in zone yellow. If your child is not going to be at school, please call the …
Read more about January 12th 2024 – Brant Avenue Family Update »
January 6th, 2024 – Brant Avenue Family Update
Hello Brant Avenue Families,
1) I am excited to be starting as your Principal on Monday. Brant Ave is such a special community school! I hope you will say hi over the next few weeks so I can get to know you.
2) School Council Meeting will be held virtually …
Read more about January 6th, 2024 – Brant Avenue Family Update »
Happy Holidays!
I wish all of our students and families a very happy holiday. I hope that you are able to enjoy time together.
The staff will see you on January 8th!
Brant Avenue End of Year Post
Hello Parents,
There are a few important pieces of information that you should have.
First of all, I want to let you know that I am finished at Brant next Friday December 22. It has been such a pleasure to be here, to work with your children, the teachers and …
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 currently at Ponsonby, will …
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.
Read more about Kindergarten Registration is fast approaching – Here’s what you need to know »
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 a call to touch …
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 socks with an “odd” …
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 identify issues that could …
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 held on the evening …
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 safe to bring their …
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 the Progress Reports go …
Read more about Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023 »
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:
meet.google.com/mwt-eesq-nsk
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine!
…
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 week, let’s discuss some …
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).
Read more about Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies »
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 later.
I am a retired …
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 any questions or concerns. …