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Central PS School Council Presents Ann Douglas
Ann Douglas is coming to Central!
Central Public School Council Hosts “Big Picture Parenting” – an Evening for Parents/Caregivers with Author, Radio
Columnist, & Speaker: Ann Douglas
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 at Central School 7:00-8:30pm – Reserve your (free) seat today!
Parenting author Ann Douglas will discuss the advantages of taking a big picture approach to parenting (parenting with your hopes and dreams for your children and your family in mind). She
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School Council Meeting
Central Public School First Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 27th - 6:30. We look forward to seeing you there! Central PS School CouncilGOOD NEWS! WE ARE RECEIVING AN ADDITIONAL KINDERGARTEN CLASS TO REDUCE CLASS SIZES!
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
We have had a positive and smooth start to our 2018/2019 school year. As you are aware, classes within the Upper Grand District School Board are tentative for the first two weeks of school. The Upper Grand District School Board Staffing Committee has added an additional Kindergarten class to our school and made some changes to the structure of our junior classes (Grades 4-6).
September Newsletter
The September Newsletter is now online! September NewsletterHealth and Physical Education Letter for Parents
Dear parents and guardians,
We are writing to you to address some of the questions and concerns we have received regarding changes to the Health and Physical Education Curriculum. As you may know, the Government of Ontario has directed all school boards across the province to use the re-issued 2010 Health and Physical Education Curriculum (Grades 1-8). Since all school boards are required to teach the
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First Day of School Plan
Central Families
Please find below a reference for the first day of school:
Staff members will meet students outside at the back of the school
Please direct your child to the appropriate grade level sign posted
Once the bell has gone, teachers will call out names and take their new class into the school
There will be staff outside to help direct students
Senior Kindergarten students
Year End Newsletter
The June Year End Newsletter is now online! June Year End 2018 PDFCamp Lift Off!! Limited spaces still available
Camp Lift Off!!
Each Year the Upper Grand District School Board Offers a Literacy and Numeracy camp for current Senior Kindergarten and Grade 1 Students. This year the program is being offered at Brant Avenue Public school from July 4th to July 24th. The children attend from 9:00 to 3:00. If you think your child could use a little boost in reading, writing or mathematics please contact
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Staff Presentation of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) will be presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on June 12, 2018. 
The meeting starts at 7 pm in the boardroom at the Guelph Board Office, 500 Victoria Road N, Guelph.
The final report has considered the feedback received during the second phase of public engagement conducted throughout
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June Newsletter
The June Newsletter is now online! June 2018Guest Speaker Tuesday, May 15th 6:30pm
Free Workshop for all Central Parents and Caregivers!
Tuesday May 15th, Central Public School Arts Room 6:30-8:00pm
“Don’t Pay Attention — Make Attention: From Cell Phones to Self-Regulation”
Professor Marcel O’Gorman
Central P.S. School Council has invited guest speaker Marcel O’Gorman, University Research Chair and Professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo. He is also Director of
May Newsletter
The May Newsletter is now online! May 2018Public Health April Bulleting
Public Health E Bulletin April 2018April 2018_Public Health School Newsletter Insert For Parents_Elementary And SecondaryIn Recognition
In recognition and respect for the Humboldt Broncos, students and staff are wearing jerseys on Thursday April 12th. Our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.Long Term Accommodation Plan Final Report (Draft) – Public Meetings
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) is going to be presented at 5 regional public meetings throughout the month of May.
The draft report includes a list of proposed short (1-5 yrs.) and long (6-10 yrs.) accommodation priorities. The report does not include any recommended changes to school programs or boundaries.
We invite you to attend
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Release of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft)
Board staff is presenting the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) and Phase 2 Public Engagement Plan at the Board’s Business Operations Committee meeting on April 10, 2018. The meeting will be held at the Guelph Board Office located at 500 Victoria Rd N, Guelph starting at 7:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
The draft report includes
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April Newsletter
The April Newsletter is now online! April 2018Update on 75 Dublin Street
The City of Guelph has scheduled a Special City Council Meeting to receive the 75 Dublin Street Decision Report. The meeting will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers (1 Carden Street, Guelph) on April 18, 2018 starting at 6pm. Members of the public are invited to attend. This is the last chance for the public to speak to this matter before City
Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) – Update
The first phase of public engagement for the UGDSB Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) is complete. Thank you to all who attended a workshop or provided input online. Your feedback will be shared in a report to trustees on March 20, 2018.
One of the questions that we have received at the workshops is what will be included in
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