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Information for students and parents
- Bus Cancellation Info: Review the updated procedures on bus cancellation and inclement weather days
- Daily COVID-19 Screening: Click here to access the provincial screening tool
- COVID-19 Reporting: Cases in schools
- Parent Tech Help: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/
School bus safety
In the last few weeks, there have been a few incidents of drivers not stopping for school buses that had their flashing lights activated. These incidents have been extremely upsetting as they put the safety of our children and families at risk.
Kindergarten Information Nights
Please see the attached regarding Kindergarten registration for September 2019. JK Info Night Poster 2019Dufferin Parent Support Group
Please see attached for upcoming dates. Late Fall 2018 ScheduleDID YOU KNOW….?
We are mandated by the Ministry to provide adult supervision of elementary students at all times Every Morning there is a teacher on duty in the yard outside from 8:25am. If you are dropping off children between 8:25 – 8:45 am PLEASE drop them off at the gate to the yard (where ...Lead Testing at East Gary
Dear parents and guardians, The Upper Grand District School Board has been testing for lead in school drinking water since 2007. New provincial testing requirements came into effect July 2017, which increase the amount of sampling that is required. The Ontario drinking water quality standard for lead is 10 micrograms per ...WELCOME BACK!
Welcome Back East Gary parents and students! There are a lot of important papers coming home today, please take the time to review them all and return the forms as requested. Agendas should be here today or tomorrow. We are asking for $6.00 to help cover the cost of the agendas. If you ...Staff Presentation of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) will be presented at the Business Operations Committee meeting on June 12, 2018.
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Long Term Accommodation Plan Final Report (Draft) – Public Meetings
The Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft) is going to be presented at 5 regional public meetings throughout the month of May. The draft report includes a list of proposed short (1-5 yrs.) and long (6-10 yrs.) accommodation priorities. The report does not include any recommended changes to school ...Read more about Long Term Accommodation Plan Final Report (Draft) – Public Meetings »
Release of the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report (Draft)

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Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) – Update

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Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Background Report and Public Engagement Plan
On January 30, 2018, trustees approved a Public Engagement Plan as a part of the Board’s process to develop a Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP).
The LTAP is a strategic review of the Board’s facilities, population projections, and enrolment forecasts. At the end of the process, the LTAP will identify accommodation priorities for the Board. Public engagement is an important part of the LTAP process. We want to have conversations with our school communities to promote a shared understanding of local school issues.
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