News & Announcements
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 …
GRADE 9 PARENT NIGHT- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2023
Grade 9 Parent/Guardian night will take place on Thursday, September 21st. Grade 9 students, along with their parents and guardians, are invited to come to GCVI from 5:45pm to 8pm to explore GCVI and to meet our Grade 9 teachers. …
IMPORTANT MEMOS FOR GCVI FAMILIES
Please click on the links below for some important memos from GCVI Student Accident Insurance 2023 24 VTRA Letter 2023 2024 September 5 2023 Digital Tools Notice Statement Routine Use And Disclosure
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 …
GCVI PHOTO DAY- THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2023
GCVI Photo Day – Thursday Sept 14th
Students will be photographed at school in the AUD or Small Gym
• You must be photographed to receive your student ID and for photo to show up in yearbook.
• Review your images …
SEPTEMBER COMMUNICATIONS NEWSLETTER
September 2023 Communications Newsletter.pdf
The September Communications Newsletter is out! This is the monthly public-facing newsletter from the communications department, so please feel free to share with your communities.
In this month’s issue we have information about:
Important information to …
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 …
Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans.
Elementary Registration Day is just around the corner – Here’s what you need to know
Elementary Registration Day is happening August 29, 2023, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2023-24 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need to re-register. Please register at your local school. To determine which school your child is eligible to attend, visit the UGDSB’s School Locator.
Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
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 full school year. Additionally, staff will focus on the implementation of the new Language curriculum in grades 1 – 8 and on embedding high yield strategies in reading across the various subject curriculum areas. In Secondary schools, teachers will continue professional development on the de-streamed grade 9 course and on effective practices for teaching reading across various subject areas. Furthermore, enhancing teacher efficacy in supporting students to consolidate foundation knowledge and skills in Grade 9 destreamed English will be a focus of this professional learning time.
