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Grade 9 Open House – Sept 21, 2023
Grade 9 Parent Night
Please join us Thursday, September 21st at 6:30 PM in the …
Thanksgiving Bake Shop Ordering
The time has come! Please see the link to the order form for our 2023 CHSS Thanksgiving Baking below. Please complete it by Friday, …
Inspiring Engagement with Parents & School Councils – UGDSB PIC invites you to its fall event
GUELPH, Ontario – The Upper Grand District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is inviting UG parents/guardians to join them at the free PIC …
Supports for students, staff and members of the Muslim community
As a united UGDSB community, we are unwavering in our commitment to identifying and dismantling all forms of racism and oppression. Our dedication also …
PD Day (no classes for students) – September 18th, 2023
On September 18th, teachers will be participating in professional development activities. The plan for the day can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x278KiREWUJjJXX50NLeG12bJwkOQKR7-IkQ0CWria0/edit
Photo Day
Hey Huskies!
Just a reminder that Photo Day is Thursday, September 21st.
Let’s get Camera Ready…here are a few tips for taking the perfect shot.
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Student Timetables
Student Timetables
WELCOME BACK NEW AND RETURNING HUSKIES!
Student Timetables are now available …
Welcome, Huskies!
As the school year approaches, we would like to provide some startup information:
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 5th …
Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations …
Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans.
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Elementary Registration Day is just around the corner – Here’s what you need to know
Elementary Registration Day is happening August 29, 2023, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2023-24 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need to re-register. Please register at your local school. To determine which school your child is eligible to attend, visit the UGDSB’s School Locator.
Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. to ensure educators are prepared to support their students in a manner consistent with the recommendations in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report for the full school year. Additionally, staff will focus on the implementation of the new Language curriculum in grades 1 – 8 and on embedding high yield strategies in reading across the various subject curriculum areas. In Secondary schools, teachers will continue professional development on the de-streamed grade 9 course and on effective practices for teaching reading across various subject areas. Furthermore, enhancing teacher efficacy in supporting students to consolidate foundation knowledge and skills in Grade 9 destreamed English will be a focus of this professional learning time.
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Grade 9 Orientation
Please click HERE for the full flyer details.
Student Transportation staff are busy planning …
Student ConnectED Accounts – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In an effort to standardize Student Connect Accounts across all schools, we will be changing the login information of the student accounts. This process …
Report Cards Available Friday, July 7th, 2023
Report cards will be made available on July 7th, 2023 via Edsembli ConnectED
Please click on the link below to access through ConnectED⇒https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/chss/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P
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SEA Equipment – Summer Return
This message is for students who have a specialized equipment amount or SEA equipment such as a chromebook, laptop, or other assistive devices provided …
June 2023 policy updates in the Upper Grand DSB
At the June 13, 2023, UGDSB Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
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CHSS Guidance Newsletter June 2023
Click the link below for our June newsletter
Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
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