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Talking About Mental Health
March 2021
This month with the Umbrella Project we are focusing on mindfulness. So what is it? Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening in the moment. It is about noticing our own thoughts, feelings, sensations and the environment around us. Too often this information is missed as we rush …
Hyland Heights News for February 19th
Parents & Guardians,
Good evening, it’s been another good week here at Hyland Heights. We continue to learn about Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, and Black Futures. Our G.E.T Outreach presentations have started about the military.
Please check your child’s backpack for their report card tonight. If your child has a modified or alternative IEP, a copy …
Preliminary information about COVID-19 testing in schools
The Ministry of Education has instructed school boards to implement a targeted COVID-19 testing program in schools. The testing will be voluntary and consent will be required. Testing will be for asymptomatic students and staff only. The UGDSB is currently in the process of developing a targeted testing plan.
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Hyland Heights News for February 12th
Good evening Parents & Guardians,
We wanted to wish all of our Chinese Canadian students and families a very happy lunar new year. We hope that you have a joyous and safe celebration. Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, and Black Futures month continues here in the UG with daily announcements and classroom activities. We are excited …
Ministry of Education postpones March Break, new date April 12-16, 2021
On Feb. 11, 2021, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that the Ministry has postponed March Break in Ontario schools until April 12-16, 2021.
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Reminder About Masks
Good evening,
For the return to in person learning, students and staff are be required to wear masks indoors and outdoors. Gaiters, scarves, neck warmers, or balaclavas cannot be substituted or used in place of cloth masks and/or medical masks.
It is also a good idea to send more than one mask to school with your …
UGDSB and PIC to host second parent engagement event
Following the success of the January event, the board and PIC are pleased to announce the March 4, 2021 event. This event will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Hyland Heights News for February 5th
Parents & Guardians,
As we are sure you have heard, in person learning resumes for all students in the UGDSB on Monday, February 8th. We are excited to welcome our students back and will see everyone at 850am on Monday morning.
We wanted to share few things that are very important to review before our students …
February Workshops from Dufferin Parent Support Network
Please read the attached flyer on free workshops provided by Dufferin Parent Support Network. February Workshops