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Math Website for Families
Math Website for Families
The elementary curriculum department invites families to come and explore a new math website for Parents and Guardians called, Games and Activities that Support Mathematical Thinking at Home. The site is full of parent/guardian resources and activities you may use at home to strengthen foundational numeracy skills with your children. The purpose …
Creating a Culture of Privacy
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERYONE TO PROTECT STUDENTS’ PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
All parents, guardian, and visitors to the school are reminded that the privacy of all our students must be maintained at all times. We are ultimately responsible for the safety and security of our students and the security and confidentiality of our …
Conflict vs. Bullying
We take all incidents of bullying seriously. If your child is the victim of bullying or sees bullying behaviour at school, please encourage him/her to speak with someone at school or use our board’s …
Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
UGDSB Policy 518: Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions, outlines the roles and responsibilities for all in the educational community to support students with possible life-threatening medical conditions. The prevalent medical conditions covered under this policy are Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes and Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders. If your child has one of …
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Suggestions from Public Health to help pack a balanced lunch.
Information from Public Health 
Children that eat well, learn well. A variety of food provides the energy and nutrients needed to pay attention, learn, grow and be active! Try to include at least one food item from each of these 4 …
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Let’s Celebrate Diversity!
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world!
If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. McMillan.
Days of Significance
September 1
Al-Hirja New year
Islam
September 2
Labour Day
Canadian …
A Message about Parking from the City of Guelph
Welcome back to school!
City of Guelph Bylaw Officers continue to see challenges around some schools.
We would like to remind all new and returning parents on the rules about parking to make the back-to-school experience safe and easy for everyone.
If you need to drive, one way to ensure that your children make it to school …
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Smoke and Vape-Free Environment
The Upper Grand DSB provides a smoke and vape-free environment for its students, staff and others while on Board property, in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Board policy 208. This policy refers to all forms of tobacco, and any processed form of tobacco that may be smoked, inhaled or chewed, …
Equity and Inclusion May and June
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world!
If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mrs. MurrayCako. If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, we would love to hear from you.
Days of …
Equity and Inclusion April
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world!
If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mrs. MurrayCako. If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, we would love to hear from you.
Days of …