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Parking Bylaw Information from the City of Guelph
Welcome back to school!
City of Guelph Bylaw Officers continue to see challenges around some schools.
We would like to remind all new and returning parents on the rules about parking to make the back-to-school experience safe and easy for everyone.
If you need to drive, one way to ensure that your children make it to school …
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Video Surveillance Annual Reminder
This is a reminder that École Fred A. Hamilton, similar to all schools in the UGDSB, is outfitted with video surveillance cameras, both inside and outside the building. The purpose of the video surveillance cameras is to ensure student/staff safety, and to help reduce vandalism at UGDSB schools. School administration must follow …
UGDSB September Communications Newsletter
In this month’s issue we have information about:
Important information to start the new school year
UGDSB Pathways, a new website to support students transitioning through the grades
Tips for creating having a healthy back to school
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Welcome to a new school year!
Bienvenue à une nouvelle année scolaire! Welcome to a new school year!
We hope that you enjoyed the lovely weather this summer and we look forward to connecting with returning students and families and meeting new students and families on Tuesday, September 5th as we launch the 2023-2024 school year. Please see below …
Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations and health and safety information.
In-Person Learning
We are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our students to in-person learning for the 2023-24 school year. We have a few students who will …
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Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Date: September 18, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Literacy
Entity Hosting: School board
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators
Description: Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. to ensure educators are prepared to support their students in a manner consistent with the recommendations in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report for the …
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June 2023 policy updates in the Upper Grand DSB
At the June 13, 2023, UGDSB Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
The following updated policies were approved:
Policy 213 – Code of Conduct
Policy 215 …
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Help the UGDSB make positive change – complete the Student Census today!
Everyone counts. Complete the Student Census today!
The “UGDSB Counts Student Census” launches today for all Upper Grand District School Board students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Participation in the Student Census will help the UGDSB make systemic changes that will create more equitable outcomes for all students.
The census is a confidential, voluntary survey for all students (K-12) …
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Fresh from the Farm
Have you heard the buzz about Fresh from the Farm? It’s a healthy fundraiser for Ontario schools! We are so pleased to once again offer this exciting, educational and profitable opportunity to École Fred A. Hamilton families. Let’s look at the facts about the fresh from the Farm program.
École Fred A. Hamilton families …