News & Announcements
Jan. 2021 info, temporary online learning extended
- Public Health has instructed the UGDSB to extend temporary online learning until at least Jan. 29. For more information, click here. During this period, child care centres will remain open and Before and/or After School Programs (BASP) will remain closed.
- UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021 – Learn more
- Tech Support for Parents/Guardians
Temporary online learning extended until Jan. 29, 2021
Public Health has instructed the UGDSB that the current measures in place for online learning in the UGDSB will be extended until at least January 29.
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UGDSB Virtual Clubs
Are you interested in joining a “UGDSB” club? We have clubs that will match a wide variety of interests, and the great news is that they are open to all secondary UGDSB students! Please click on the link below to view a slide deck detailing the virtual clubs available. Please keep checking back here too, as our Club Master will be adding new clubs to the list, including clubs from …
Local school boards collaborate with CMHA for youth wellness sessions
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington, in recognition of Bell Let’s Talk is launching a new Wellness Works Program for secondary students.
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Information for schools following expanded provincial restrictions
On Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021, the provincial government announced new restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. As part of that announcement, information was shared that affects Ontario schools, and we would like to provide the details that have been announced so far to all Upper Grand DSB families.
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Course Selection in myBlueprint
Course selection will be opened in myBlueprint for Grade 8 students on Monday, January 18th. This will allow Grade 8 students presently attending a UGDSB school to submit their course selections. They should aim to do so by the end of January. For more information, visit: https://www.ugdsb.ca/cwdhs/departments/guidance/grade-8-info/
Course selection will be opened in myBlueprint for current CWDHS Grades 9, 10, and 11 students in February, …
Grade 8 Virtual Presentation
Click here to visit the "Information for Grade 8 Students and Families" webpage * Click the arrow in the upper right hand corner to view full screen of the video if you receive an error message.
UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year
The Upper Grand District School Board and Parent Involvement Committee are hosting virtual events for parents/guardians throughout the remainder of the school year.
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Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
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Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.
#UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion
It’s safe to say that we can often be our own worst critic and because of this, this January we are looking at self-compassion. Self-compassion is the care we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. It’s about being kind to yourself even when things don’t go as planned. Learn more about self-compassion on the UGDSB website.
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UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021
Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2021 will take place between January 5-22, 2021.
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UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails
The following is an update on addressing the mass distribution of inappropriate emails from New Year’s Eve.
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Information about in-person learning for students in DD classes
As you know, the message from the Minister of Education is that elementary and secondary school students province-wide will participate in remote learning from January 4-8 (elementary) and January 4-22 (secondary). In-person instruction will not be permitted during this period.
However, school boards have been required to make provisions for in-person support for students with special education complex needs where it is difficult to accommodate these needs through remote learning.
The …
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PLEASE READ – CWDHS Student Entry and Exit Procedures
Scroll through the graphic below or Click Here to access the Google Doc
Reaching out for support
December can be a difficult time for many of us and for many reasons. More than ever, now is the time reach out if you need support and to look out for friends and family who may need support.
