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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.
Items Needed!
Wanted: All gently used items for our Green Gryphon Holiday Gift Shop. Items can be dropped off starting Monday, November 27 in the junior pod. The Holiday Gift Shop will be open on Monday, December 18 and Tuesday, December 19. All items will be $2 ...3rd Annual Green Gryphon Holiday Gift Shop – coming soon
Green Gryphons met yesterday and are very excited about the 3rd Annual Green Gryphon Holiday Gift Shop. Start setting aside any gently used items from home. Stay tuned for more specific details to follow.Progress Reports Come Home Today
Students will be given their Progress Reports today. Parent -Teacher interviews will be held on Thursday, November 23 (evening) and Friday, November 24 (all day). Instructions for our on-line Parent Teacher Interviews will be included with your child's report.How to Get Your Child Cooperating Without Yelling, Threats or Punishment
Mark your calendars! The UGDSB Parent Involvement Committee invites you to join them for an informative evening for parents and caregivers. Dr. Laura Markham will be speaking on the topic "How to Get Your Child Cooperating Without Yelling, Threats or Punishment." Learn some practical, everyday strategies to ...Read more about How to Get Your Child Cooperating Without Yelling, Threats or Punishment »
Being Thankful
With Thanksgiving recently in our minds, we are thankful for our Salad Days program! We would like to thank these special organizations who provide funding to operate this much needed program: The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington's Food & Friends Program, the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, and all ...Changing Our Beliefs and Attitudes About Math
Myth of the Math Person Most people believe that math is one of those subjects that you either “get” or you “don’t get.” This way of thinking cannot be further from the truth; there is no such thing as a math person. Everyone can achieve in any subject with hard work, ...Read more about Changing Our Beliefs and Attitudes About Math »
Talking About Mental Health October 2017 – Building Resilience
Resilience is our ability to recover from difficulties and adapt to change; to be able to function as well or better after a challenge. Resilience is an important part of good mental health. We all can develop resilience, and we can help our children and youth develop it as well. ...Read more about Talking About Mental Health October 2017 – Building Resilience »
Elora Public School Day at The Guelph Storm Game November 12th at 2:00 PM!
Back by popular demand: Elora Public School day at The Guelph Storm Game November 12th at 2:00 PM! $18 per ticket ($4 goes back to our school for wellness programs). Guelph Storm vs. Sudbury Wolves - wear your Elora PS colours and cheer for the Storm! Our choir will be ...Read more about Elora Public School Day at The Guelph Storm Game November 12th at 2:00 PM! »
Elora Public School Knit Hats Available!!
Elora PS knit hats are now available at Village Kids in downtown Elora. Pom pom style in red, black, grey or pink. Slouchy knit style in black or grey.Participate in International Walk to School Day on October 4th 2017!
In October we celebrate active travel by encouraging students to walk or bike between home and school. Walking or cycling to school gets kids outside every day actively enjoying their natural environment. They arrive at school better able to concentrate and learn. “In the 2015 ParticipACTION Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on ...Read more about Participate in International Walk to School Day on October 4th 2017! »
