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Revised criteria for UGDSB student mask exemptions
As a result of the continued spread of COVID-19 and the increased transmissibility with the most recent variant, the Upper Grand District School Board has revised the criteria for granting student mask exemption requests. Please review this information for details.
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Chromebooks/Technology Pick-Up
Hello Brant Ave. Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you are all doing well and had a wonderful Winter Break.
Wednesday, January 5th will be a day for teachers to plan and prepare for our upcoming time in remote learning and make connections with their students. We will begin full …
Province directs schools to shift to remote learning from January 5-17, 2022
On Monday January 3, 2022, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning from January 5 to at least January 17, 2022. Please read on for important information for families in the UGDSB.
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Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022
Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022. There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.
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Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021
Dear parents and guardians,
Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff.
We understand that there may be challenges as the winter …
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Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
New Principal
Hello to the Brant Ave. Students and Families,
I am so happy to be starting at Brant Ave as Principal. A little about me… I have three crazy boys at home, two step-children and two dogs. I have worked in Secondary for most of my career as an educator. I taught at numerous High-Schools throughout the …
Thank You
Hello to the Brant Avenue Students and Families,
I wanted to take a moment to wish you all the very best and thank you for including me in your community for the past few months. I have met with and talked with many of you and have really enjoyed getting to know you.
I wanted to …
Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
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New Principal
Dear Parents,
It has been a pleasure to be the principal at Brant Avenue School. Although I have only been here for a short time I was so happy to work with so many of your children and get to know so many parents. The new principal will begin on December 1. Her name is Hayley …
On-line Booking for Parent-Teacher Interviews
Starting at 4:00PM November 18 you will be able to go to the following site and book a time for an interview with your child’s teacher. Please note that interviews will be 15 minutes in length and will be on-line. Your child’s teacher will send a Google Link for you to meet closer to …
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UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
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Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
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From the Guelph Fire Department: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, 2021
Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2021, and the Guelph Fire Department is sharing safety information with families.
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