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Student Attendance at School: Tips and Strategies for Families
Student Attendance at School: Tips and Strategies for Families
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. We also recognize that ensuring consistent attendance at school relies on strong home/school relationships and consistent communication.
Every day that a student is absent from …
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Professional Activity Day Description – Oct. 27, 2023
Date: October 27, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description: Staff will spend the morning completing mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on the board’s Online Learning Platform. This is self-directed learning made of online modules for staff to work through independently.
Topic 2: PM – Progress Reports
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Independent …
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October issue of UGDSB Together
In this month’s issue we have information about:
- The UGDSB’s Mental Health Strategy
- Walk/Roll to School Month
- PIC’s Fall Event > free event for parents/guardians
- Speech Language website for parents/guardians
Information about the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board has launched the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026. This framework looks at the Foundations and Guiding Principles and establishes key Priority Areas.
The Principles and Foundations guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of the UGDSB mental health and …
Inspiring Engagement with Parents & School Councils – UGDSB PIC invites you to its fall event
GUELPH, Ontario – The Upper Grand District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is inviting UG parents/guardians to join them at the free PIC event on October 25, 2023.
Whether you are currently part of a school council or are looking to become more involved in your child’s school, this opportunity is a great way …
School Council Pizza Night
The FA Hamilton School Council is pleased to invite all families to our Pizza Night from 5-6pm (before the Open House) on Thursday, September 21. This is a School Council sponsored event and school staff will not be supervising.
Pre-order your pizza online via SchoolCashOnline – the deadline is today (Monday, September 18)!
This year, the …
Supports for students, staff and members of the Muslim community
As a united UGDSB community, we are unwavering in our commitment to identifying and dismantling all forms of racism and oppression. Our dedication also extends to specifically addressing Islamophobia. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. We acknowledge the profound impact of the tragic loss of members of the Afzal family in London, Ontario, and the observance of the current legal proceedings can have on the well-being of our staff, students, and the broader UGDSB community. Considering this, we appeal for empathy and support for those impacted.
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Dogs on School Property
When dropping off or picking up students, dogs must be on a leash and kept on the sidewalk off school property. This is the expectation for all Upper Grand District School Board parents/families. Some students have allergies to animal hair/dander or have a fear of dogs and there’s potential for people to …
Report Identity-Based Harm and/or Bullying
We take all incidents of bullying seriously. If your child(ren) is the victim of bullying and/or identity-based harm, please encourage them to speak with someone at school or use the board’s online reporting tool. The Report Identity-Based Harm and/or Bullying tool gives students and parents 24/7 access for reporting. You don’t have …
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