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School Council Agenda and message for October 18th.
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Please find the agenda for tomorrow night’s school council meeting attached. Minutes from September can be viewed on the school’s …
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Attendance Support Tips Week 2
We are continuing to share information to help families support their child’s attendance at school. Below are some tips you can try that involve the routines and the environment at home.
Practice consistent bedtime and morning routines with your child.
Parents can model the …
Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB students, staff and families who are connected to the region. These students and communities need our support, understanding, compassion, and care. These events may cause a variety of reactions, emotions and responses among staff, students, and families. To support staff in responding to questions and/or engaging in dialogue with students, we are providing resources for schools to ensure safe, inclusive learning and working environments.
Grades 1-8 Heritage Languages Program
Please see the attached flyer for information.
Attendance Support Tips for Home
Is your child struggling with attending school? We are here to help! Throughout the month of October we will be sharing tips and strategies with parents/guardians to help encourage regular school attendance.
This week, we are going to focus on strategies around attitudes and beliefs – try some of these tips …
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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Monday, October 9th
Just a reminder that Monday, October 9th is a holiday. There will not be any school. Enjoy your weekend!
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 …
Picture Day Information
Please see the attached flyer for informaiton about Picture Day, which is on Monday, October 2nd.
Grade 7 Vaccine Clinic
Please see attached for information and permission form for the Grade 7 Vaccine Clinic on October 11th. Gateway Dr Gr 7 Parent Guardian Letter Online Consent FINAL (1) 1