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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.
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Do You Own Me?
Hello everyone. I have a few items that are unclaimed. If you believe any of them belong in your child's closet, please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected]. Thanks!
...Updated COVID-19 Information (October 15/20)
Please see the following updated COVID-19 resource, but please always check the most recent versions on Public Health's website. Return to School Guidance document (Child/Student) – this one page overarching guidance document outlines the return to school guidance based on the symptoms present for the child/student. WDGPH COVID 19 Guidance_Return ...Read more about Updated COVID-19 Information (October 15/20) »
Hallowe’en
Dear Parents and Guardians; Here we are in the middle of October already. Thanksgiving has passed and now I know that Hallowe’en is on many children’s and adults’ minds. As you can imagine, this has been a topic of much discussion with our staff. Certainly, if times were a little less unusual, ...Intent to Change Survey
Dear parents and guardians, The first transition date for switching between remote and in-person learning modes is November 30, 2020. The UGDSB is exploring an additional opportunity later in the school year for an additional change date. This could coincide with the end of the next reporting period. However, a decision ...Drop-off and Pickup at School, Now That We Have Parking Spaces.
Thanks very much for your patience during the last few weeks. We have completed the change in bus parking and now we have parking in the centre of the lot. ...Read more about Drop-off and Pickup at School, Now That We Have Parking Spaces. »
Busing … And Now Some Parking
Today line painters came to the school and have inserted new parking spaces. Later today, they will return to erase some old lines and add some lettering.
...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.
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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.
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Thank You and Busing Arrangements
Hello again! THANK YOU! First of all, we would like to congratulate all the parents and guardians who have been screening diligently, following the public health guidelines, and then calling in to report their child's absence. We had 21 absences yesterday and Mrs. Kent only had to follow up and call one ...A BUS PARKING CHANGE
Hello everyone Firstly, thanks very much to everyone for helping make the drop-off and pickup at school process so positive. It has been appreciated! We continue to look for the best alternatives to ensure children and adults stay safe. Starting Monday, the buses will be arriving in a different way. To see ...COVID-19 Update October 2, 2020
Hello again. Thanks to the parent who let me know that right after I sent out a reminder, that the screening tool changed. Below ...COVID-19 Screening
Hello everyone; Some time has passed since we started school. In addition, there has been much information that has come home. A good precaution, if you have questions about ...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.
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Thank You!
Hello everyone. We have arrived at another Friday! Thanks to all of you as we work ...We Tried Like Terry!
Thank you for Supporting Terry Fox! Friday was Eramosa's Terry Fox Run. It was a gorgeous day and our students "Tried Like Terry". Thank you for supporting the effort with your online donations. To date, there have been donations of $255 from the Eramosa community. ...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.
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Public Health Updates
Hello everyone. Public Health has updated their charts this week. They are below for your reference. Please read them carefully and dispose of all of the old ones. Also included for your information is a copy of what you might receive if your child is displaying symptoms while at school, along with ...A New Updated COVID-19 School Screening Tool
Hello again. We have just received a new screening tool from Ontario that seems a bit more intuitive. Please feel free to check it out and use it if you find it easier. I have ...Read more about A New Updated COVID-19 School Screening Tool »
