News & Announcements
Important information regarding reopening schools, remote learning and more
Please click the links below for information on reopening schools in fall 2020 and supports for students and families:
New COVID Screening Tool for families and staff
The Ministry has released a new online COVID-19 school screening tool. This tool can be used by parent(s)/guardian(s), students, and employees. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
Elora PS Virtual School Council Meeting – Sept. 22nd
School Council School Council is an excellent opportunity for parents to become involved in school life. It is an opportunity to discuss school programs, support the purchase of resources through fundraising, and be an advisory group for the administration and staff at the school. Anyone can be ...Read more about Elora PS Virtual School Council Meeting – Sept. 22nd »
Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
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Question and Answer Session with our Superintendents
Hi Families, Please check out the youtube link below for an information interview session between Barb Lustgarten Evoy and two of our Superintendents of Education, Gary Slater and Carlo Zen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=YfvfuFR2b_cLatest Back to School News from Elora P.S.
Please take some time to review the September newsletter and the video message linked in the newsletter. Lots of information shared. Looking forward to seeing everyone!! Elora September 2020 NewsletterLetter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
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We have lanyards for students!
Hi Everyone, We have purchased safety "break-away" lanyards for all students. They will be colour-coded by class so we can easily recognized each particular class at recess to ensure they are in the right spot. Families do not need to purchase lanyards.IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.
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Please click on the link below to read information regarding the 2020 School Year at Elora PS.
Important Information Regarding the 2020 School YearInformation Coming Soon!
Hello Elora Families!! Thank you for your patience with respect to the return to school. Both for our remote learners and in-school learners, information will be coming soon. Our situation continues to evolve and develop each day. We are working hard at creating a safe and exciting return to Elora P.S. Details ...Changing Pre-Registration Decision – Deadline Sunday Aug. 23 at 4pm
In light of recent updates with respect to reopening models and masks, parents/students in both elementary and secondary schools are being given the opportunity to change their original pre-registration decision regarding in-person or remote learning.
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IMPORTANT: Reopening models for UGDSB schools posted online
The school board has posted information about the reopening models for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. The overviews contain important information including model structure for conventional and remote learning, sample schedules, remote learning expectations and more.
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Introducing back to school parent/guardian webinars
Parents/guardians, join our mental health clinicians as they discuss different issues and strategies to support your child’s return to school success.
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Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
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Reopening Schools: Parent Guide and Pre-Registration survey released
The school board has released a Parent Guide with information about the reopening of schools in September, and a Pre-Registration Survey for all UGDSB families. All students must pre-register for school by the August 14, 2020, deadline.
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Letter from the Minister of Education (July 30, 2020)
The Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, has written a letter to all Ontario parents/guardians regarding the province’s announcement on the reopening of schools in September.
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UGDSB seeking applicants for Police Presence in Schools Task Force
During the June 23 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees created a motion to create a Police Presence in Schools Task Force. As part of this task force, the UGDSB is seeking applications from community members and/or individuals.
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