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.
Letter from the Director: Elementary school staffing and organization
This letter is to provide all parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board with information on changes required in our elementary schools following the survey that allowed students to switch between in-person and remote learning.
UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in ...Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
Terry Fox Family Weekend
Once again this year Elora Public School is proud to take part in this year's 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Teachers will be promoting and sharing Terry's story with the students in the classroom, however with our new restrictions, it makes it difficult for us to participate ...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 ...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.
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.
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.
