News & Announcements
Important information on Reopening Schools & COVID-19
Public Health COVID -19 Information Update
Please refer to the daily prescreening tool to be done everyday before school and the updated public health documents attached.
Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
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Quadmester 1 Countdown Calendar
QUADMESTER 2 STARTS MONDAY NOVEMBER 16TH 2020 PERIOD 3 AND PERIOD 4 ROTATION
- 13 instructional days left of Quadmester 1
Intent to Change Survey for Parents/Guardians
Please refer to the www.ugdsb.ca/survey to complete the survey by Oct. 21. A reminder that only families who want to change from their current placement are to complete a survey.
Parent information on quad 1 reporting, quad 2 model and survey
We would like to take this opportunity to provide you with information regarding quadmester 2, the board’s Intent to Change Survey, assessment, community hours and more.
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Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, secondary parents/students must complete a survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
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Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
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Fire Prevention Event
This is Fire Prevention Week and there is a fun, educational event is happening this Saturday Oct. 10th. Please refer to the following link for details ⇒ https://guelph.ca/2020/10/hey-kids-test-your-fire-safety-knowledge-with-us/
Public Health Reminder COVID 19
Please refer to the following links for important guidelines from Public Health
Commencement Information
Graduates!! Congratulations!! Please refer to the following link for signup information regarding Commencement Document Pickup 2020 ⇒ https://forms.gle/7w37oiRuXZ9oEtoX9
IEP Information
All students with an IEP received a print copy of their IEP today in their period 1/homeroom classes. Included in the envelope was a letter with the contact information of your student’s resource teacher. On the back of the letter was a reference sheet for parent resources and a consultation form to be completed online or you can contact the resource teacher with updated information.
For students in …
Scan and Screen COVID-19 tool
School Online Screening tool to be done daily before attending school.
Thank you!
UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
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Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Everyday Heroes
The Everyday Hero Awards Selection Committee chose nine finalists from a group of deserving nominees. This year’s Everyday Hero Awards recipients include dedicated school and board staff, a student and volunteers.
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Update: Due to COVID-19 restrictions fall graduation ceremonies are cancelled
Due to ongoing restrictions with respect to large gatherings, it will not be possible for schools to hold commencement ceremonies this fall.
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Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
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Tech Support for Distance Learning
Parents with tech support questions, please refer to the Parent Tech Help page: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/
Ontario Launches New COVID-19 Screening Tool to Help Protect Students and Staff
Please find the COVID- 19 screening tool https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
School Fundraising Update
September 14th, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we continue to welcome students back into our schools and focus on new protocols to help keep students and staff safe, the Upper Grand District School Board has notified schools that school-organized fundraising will be paused at this time.
The board recognizes that fundraising is a big part of school culture, however at this time, the board would like focus on efforts to reduce the risk …
