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Save the date: December 19 is the School Council’s Soirée d’Hiver

Posted December 1, 2023

The Fred A Hamilton School Council presents 

Soiree d’Hiver

December 19, 2023 from 5:00pm-7:00pm 

Fred A Hamilton friends and families are invited to an evening of fun and gathering at the school from 5-7pm on December 19. Some of the activities happening throughout the evening include: crafts, cookie decorating, …

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Winter Clothing Drive

Posted November 28, 2023

The Community Support Group from Le Conseil (i.e., Student Council) invites you to donate new, or gently used winter clothing items for Rachel’s Saturday Table (affiliated with The Bench) and Hope House.  Items may be dropped off in the front foyer of the school between December 4 and 15.

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Please save the date: School Council Soirée d’hiver

Posted November 17, 2023

Please save the date and join us for School Council’s Soirée d’hiver on December 19 from 5-7 pm.  Please click on the flyer for more details: Soiree D’hiver

Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth

Posted November 13, 2023

All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. These surveys will identify issues that could …

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Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth

Posted November 13, 2023

All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. These surveys will identify issues that could …

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It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures

Posted November 8, 2023

GUELPH, ON – It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures.

BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS:

In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff who can get there safely.

If parents/guardians do not feel it is safe to bring their …

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Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023

Posted November 7, 2023

Date: November 24, 2023

Length: Full Day

Topics:

Elementary Topic: Parent-Guardian / Teacher Interviews
Secondary Topic 1:  AM – Curriculum PD and Workshops
Secondary Topic 2:  PM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training as per the Collective Agreement

Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB

Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules

Description: 

Elementary Staff will spend the full day communicating with parents/guardians about student progress after the Progress Reports go …

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November Issue of UGDSB Together

Posted November 2, 2023

In this month’s issue we have information about:

Promoting Positive Relationships in school communities
Opportunities to provide input on draft policies
A reminder of our Reporting Identity Based Harm tool

Please click on the link to access the newsletter: November …

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Strengths to Grow Research Study

Posted November 2, 2023

Parents and guardians of elementary school children are invited to participate in the Strengths to Grow research study. This brief study is entirely online and can be completed at any time. Participants will complete two 10-minute surveys and the 30-minute Strengths to Grow program which helps parents identify and develop their child’s unique strengths. Every participant receives free access to the …

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Please save the date: Scholastic Book Fair

Posted November 2, 2023

Scholastic Book Fair FAH Nov20 24

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