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UGDSB Eco Club Art Contest
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Addressing anti-Asian racism, resources to support educators
This month, the Upper Grand District School Board’s Equity Team shared with staff a resource on addressing anti-Asian racism. We all have a role to play in learning, unlearning and working to dismantle racism and oppression in our communities.
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Positive COVID-19 Case in School – February 28th 2021
College Heights Secondary School
February 28, 2021
Dear parents/guardians and staff,
As you may be aware, …
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UGDSB reflects on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month
This month, the Upper Grand District School Board recognized and celebrated Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month.
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#UGUmbrella – This March we focus on Mindfulness
This month for the Umbrella Project we are focusing on mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what’s happening right now without wishing it was different.
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IEPs
On Friday, Feb 26th, all students with an Individualized Education plan (IEP) will receive a print copy of their IEP in their period …
Black Heritage Month spotlight: Alfred M. Lafferty
Throughout Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month, many schools have been celebrating the lives and accomplishments of Black individuals in Canada and beyond.
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Pink Shirt Day Wednesday, February 23rd 2021
Huskies wear your PINK shirt!
Wednesday, February 23rd 2021
For more information on Anti Bullying and the significance of PINK SHIRT …
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COVID-19 School Self-Screening Changes
The Ministry of Education has revised the self-screening requirements for all students in Ontario, effective immediately. Please review the following information for important updates.
Important Information from IT for chromebook users
This is an important message from the Upper Grand District School Board IT Department.
Tomorrow evening, we will be remotely installing …
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Preliminary information about COVID-19 testing in schools
The Ministry of Education has instructed school boards to implement a targeted COVID-19 testing program in schools. The testing will be voluntary and consent will be required. Testing will be for asymptomatic students and staff only. The UGDSB is currently in the process of developing a targeted testing plan.
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Ministry of Education postpones March Break, new date April 12-16, 2021
On Feb. 11, 2021, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that the Ministry has postponed March Break in Ontario schools until April 12-16, 2021.
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UGDSB and PIC to host second parent engagement event
Following the success of the January event, the board and PIC are pleased to announce the March 4, 2021 event. This event will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Quad 2 Report Cards
Quadmester 2 Final Report Cards are going home with students Wednesday, February 10th 2021. Please find the page 3 reference chart attached for reference. …
Return to In Class Learning Protocols
Updated Screening Protocols Parents/guardians and students are reminded that they must complete and pass their daily self screening prior to coming to school each …
Night School Registration
Please refer to the following link for information on night school and the registration process ⇒ https://www.ugdsb.ca/continuing-education/credit-courses/night-school/
COOP Summer School Opportunities
click the following PDF for more information ⇒ Summer School …
UGDSB Secondary Model Information – Semester 2
Please review this information for secondary school students and families regarding the UGDSB secondary school model for Semester 2 (Quadmesters 3 and 4).
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UGDSB schools to resume in-person learning on Monday Feb. 8
On Wednesday afternoon, the Minister of Education announced that schools in the Upper Grand District School Board will resume in-person learning on Monday Feb. 8, 2021. School boards are required to follow the direction of the Ministry.
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UGDSB celebrates Black Brilliance month virtually this February
Students and staff in the Upper Grand District School Board are coming together virtually this month to celebrate Black Brilliance, Heritage and Futures.
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