News & Announcements
The Great Canadian Food Drive May 13th – 24th!
Central Public School is taking part in “The Great Ontario School Food Drive”. The food drive is a partnership between Feed Ontario, COBS Bread, local schools, and the Guelph Food Bank. The goal is to raise 40,000 pounds of food and become the largest food drive in the province! May 13-24 -Read more about The Great Canadian Food Drive May 13th – 24th! »
May News
Education and Mental Health week is designated the week of May 6th - 10th. This year’s theme is “Creating Our Future Together/Creons notre avenir ensemble”. Education Week in the UGDSB will officially open on Monday, May 6th at Centre Wellington District High SchoolEquity 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 fromApril News
The next weeks can bring changing weather from cold to warm to rain. Be sure to continue to send your children with appropriate clothing and outdoor/indoor footwear. We are all very excited about theStaff Presentation of the 2019 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2019 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on March 19, 2019. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the Board’s workWellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Free dental care for children and youth (17 and younger) If you can’t afford dental care, we have FREE services for your children at Public Health. We provide free basic dental care, including cleanings, x-rays, check-ups and treatment to children and youth. Our dental hygienists provide preventive services (e.g. cleanings) out ofMonthly Environmental Activities to Help Celebrate Our Planet
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd! Founded in 1990, Earth Day Canada inspires people of all ages across the country to connect with nature and build resilient communities as well as foster an intrinsically motivated, enduring commitment to stewardship andRead more about Monthly Environmental Activities to Help Celebrate Our Planet »
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 fromStudents, staff and parents – please take our voluntary Diversity Data Survey
From March 22 to April 18, 2019, the Upper Grand District School Board is conducting a system-wide survey, to help the board understand the demographic makeup, diversity and ongoing needs of our student population.
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March News
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE Here we are in March Central PS! And we are kicking off the month with the Silent Auction. This year the Silent Auction will be setup in the library. Hope to see many of you out! Throughout the month of February the children wereEquity and Inclusion March
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 fromMonthly Environmental Activities to Help Celebrate Our Planet
April 22nd is Earth Day!
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” - Albert Einstein
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd! Founded in 1990, Earth Day Canada inspires people of all ages across the country to connect with nature and build resilient communities as wellRead more about Monthly Environmental Activities to Help Celebrate Our Planet »
Talking About Mental Health: March 2019
Random Acts of Kindness Did you know that there are scientifically proven benefits of being kind! That’s right. Just the act of being kind has been shown to stimulate the same part of the brain as those who receive an act of kindness. The simple act of kindness can: Reduce theOn Street Parking Map
This map shows where you can park in the surrounding streets. If you need to drive to the school please consider parking on a street where on street parking is allowed and walking the rest of the way to the school. This will help reduce traffic congestion on the schoolReadathon Update
Central Families, We will be going ahead today with sweater/jersey day today! Adult family members are also welcome to come and read in classes from 9:00-9:30. There will not be coffee in the library. Central PSFebruary News
FEBRUARY NEWS MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE Term 1 report cards will be coming home on Wednesday, February 20th. Please return the signed slip to homeroom teachers by Monday, February 25th. The Upper Grand District School Board will be observing Family Day on Monday, FebruaryCentral Readathon is Well Underway!
Central PS Readathon, 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Day 1 28 Readathon kickoff in Library Colour House activity:2:40 Reading buddies Day 2 29 Dress-up as your favourite book character Day 3 30February Public Health Bulletin
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
February 2018 – Elementary Schools
WDG Public Health is pleased to provide elementary schools with up-to-date information on health topics for their monthly newsletters and announcements to parents. Please find below an insert you can include in your school newsletter and/or announcements if you wish.Science At Home
Engaging Your Child in Science at Home! As parents we have the wonderful opportunity and responsibility for nurturing our children’s growth. Parents play a key role in the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of their child. As parents we can usually find time to read a story to our children, therebyMonthly Environmental Activities to help Celebrate our Planet
Celebrate National Sweater Day on February 7th! National Sweater Day is a way to learn about the importance of saving energy and to inspire you to use less energy all winter. Heating accounts for 80% of residential energy use in Canada. If all Canadians lowered their thermostats by just 2 degrees CelsiusRead more about Monthly Environmental Activities to help Celebrate our Planet »
