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.
Support for Learners: Funding from the Ontario Government
Hello. To learn more about this program or apply, please feel free to click on the link below. https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners ...Google Meet Basics
Hello everyone; Here is something you may or may not need. The Board uses this resource as well. Feel free to click on the link to learn ...Parent Involvement Committee Virtual Events!
Please take a look and register for one or more of these opportunities. You will find a link in the poster that will allow you to sign up. The first event takes place on January 28th. ...UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year
The Upper Grand District School Board and Parent Involvement Committee are hosting virtual events for parents/guardians throughout the remainder of the school year.
UGDSB Before and/or After School Program (BASP) Survey for Parents/Guardians of Students in JK to Grade 5
Dear Parents/Guardians: Starting January 5, 2021, a Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey will be opened for parents and guardians of new JK/SK students registering for September 2021, as well as children currently registered in grades JK to grade 5. This survey is intended to gather information about the number of families who need ...Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.
In-School Time is Delayed
Hello everyone. Today there was an announcement that in-school learning will be delayed until January 25th. ...#UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion
It’s safe to say that we can often be our own worst critic and because of this, this January we are looking at self-compassion. Self-compassion is the care we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. It’s about being kind to yourself even when things don’t go as planned. Learn more about self-compassion on the UGDSB website.
UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021
Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2021 will take place between January 5-22, 2021.