News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Looking forward to the coming week….
In case you missed it, below is a copy of the voice message sent to families on Saturday evening. Hello Elora Families. This is Mr. McQueen. I hope you were able to have a nice, relaxing holiday with family during this difficult time. With the exception of our life skills class, ...Parent Tech Help for Online Learning!
Hello Families... With online learning happening this coming week, you may need a bit of assistance with working with UG Cloud and Google Classroom. A couple of quick reminders......make sure you are logged into Chrome and make sure you are logged out of all other email accounts. Here is a link ...UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails
The following is an update on addressing the mass distribution of inappropriate emails from New Year’s Eve.
Technology Needs for January 4-8
Elora families should have received an email regarding any needs with respect to technology at home for online learning January 4-8. If you did not receive this message, please contact us at [email protected]Information for students/parents about temporary remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021
As communicated last week, the provincial government has directed schools in Ontario to move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break. All UGDSB elementary and secondary students will begin the new year working remotely, with the exception of DD classes (please see below for further details). UGDSB elementary schools will participate in remote ...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 ...UGDSB schools to shift temporarily to remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021
On Monday Dec. 21, the provincial government announced that schools in Ontario will move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break. Following the announcement, the Ministry of Education confirmed to school boards that all elementary and secondary students will temporarily shift to remote learning starting on January 4, 2021. UGDSB elementary ...Reminders for a Safe and Healthy Holidays!
Hello Elora Families! Please review this document which reviews some key reminders of how to remain healthy and safe during the holidays and when you return. Some Reminders To Have A Safe HolidayCandy Canes from the Fire Department!!
Thank you to members of our local fire department who dropped by the front of Elora PS and delivered candy canes for everyone. Because there is no parade this year, they were unable to do their typical candy cane "hand-out". We have organized the candy canes by class and will ...High School Information for Grade 8 Families
Please check this link below for information about this year's high school details for grade 8 families. https://www.ugdsb.ca/blog/information-for-grade-8-students-and-their-parents-guardians/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.
#UGUmbrella – Imagine what others may be going through, this December we look at Empathy
The Umbrella Project, founded by Dr. Jen Forristal, features monthly themes, activities and curriculum links to support students and staff as they focus on wellness.
Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public feedback on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools. The deadline to provide feedback is January 19 at 4pm.
School Council Meeting on Dec 1st at 6:30 pm
Our next School Council meeting is on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:30 pm. It will be a virtual meeting on Google Meet. Please join us! Here is the link for the meeting: Elora PS School Council Meeting When Tue 1 Dec 2020 18:30 – 20:00 Eastern ...Important changes on bus cancellation days and inclement weather days in the UGDSB
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, there are changes to bus cancellation and inclement weather days in the Upper Grand District School Board in the 2020-21 school year.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health letter to the community
Dr. Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has shared a letter with important information for the community regarding COVID-19.
