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Kindergarten registration is back – here’s what parents/caregivers need to know
It’s that time of year again! The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) is looking forward to welcoming a whole new group of kindergarteners to school. Starting school can be overwhelming for both students and parents/caregivers. Here is everything you need to know to make that transition as smooth as possible.
Registration for new UGDSB …
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STRESS BUSTERS
AFTER SCHOOL STRESS BUSTERS VIRTUAL CAMP FOR 8-12 YEAR OLDS
We have an amazing opportunity for students aged 8-12 to participate in a virtual afterschool Stress Busters camp. Please see the flyer for more information.
Inclement weather procedures for UGDSB schools
With winter weather here, now is a great time to review the Upper Grand District School Board’s procedures for Inclement Weather Days.
Updated information has been posted on the UGDSB website outlining the different procedures for bus cancellations, school closures due to inclement weather, and more.
LINK: UGDSB INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES
**A reminder to please follow our …
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Spirit Wear
Back by popular demand is the 2022-2023 Gator Spirit Wear. Please check out the flyer that’s attached with instructions as to how to make your purchase. A small portion of your purchase will go towards upgrading our outdoor play space. Orders will arrive before our …
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Dear Gateway Families,
Below is some important information about accessing online reports and scheduling a virtual parent-teacher interview.
You will need your child’s OEN number and birthday. The OEN is available on all previous report cards, or you can get this from their classroom teacher. Emails for classroom teachers are here:
https://www.ugdsb.ca/gateway/staff/
Accessing online reports (Available …
Upper Grand collaborates with organizations to provide tutoring supports
The Upper Grand District School Board in association with The Grove, TVOLearn, Streams Community Hub, Tutor Bright, and Reading Rocks is providing students at both the elementary and secondary levels with additional tutoring support and resources. These additional support and resources were made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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Tutoring Supports
The Ontario Ministry of Education has provided funding to support community based tutoring opportunities for students. This year Upper Grand DSB will be working with The Grove, Streams Community Hubs, The Learning Disabilities Association & Reading Rocks Program, and Tutor Bright. Please see tutoring opportunities below:
The Grove Tutoring (ages 12-26 tutoring support)
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Parents/Guardians invited to free webinar: Post-pandemic Mental Health
Parents/guardians are invited to join a free webinar in November on post-pandemic mental health.
Join Kevin Cameron as he shares information and strategies relating to post-pandemic mental health for adults and children.
A survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48 per cent) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened over the past two …
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Download school ventilation reports from the UGDSB website
The Upper Grand District School Board continues to make board and school-based ventilation reports available in the 2022-23 school year.
The board report and each school report is available for download on the UGDSB website at www.ugdsb.ca/ventilationreport.
To access a specific school report:
Download the full report (Microsoft Excel document)
Click on the tab …
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Fall FUNdraiser Dance-A-Thon
Hello Gateway Gator Families,