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School Council Notes
Dear Community,
We held our first virtual school council meeting last night.
Mr Creighton shared:
Thank you to all families for the wonderful job you have done getting kids used to wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing. We have been very impressed with how good our students have been!
Parents have been very supportive of quick drop …
Terry Fox Run- September 29 and 30
Dear Community,
Our school will continue to participate in the Terry Fox run this year, although in a modified format. Our kindergarten students will participate during their phys-ed time on September 29th or 30th. Our grade 1-3 students will participate by running, in their cohort groups, on our school property. All teachers will be sharing …
Orange Shirt Day- September 30th
Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day is Sept. 30 Orange Shirt Day is an annual event, held every year on Sept. 30, meant to educate and raise awareness about the residential school system and the impact it had on Indigenous communities for more than a century—an impact that continues today. We encourage staff …
Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
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School Council Meeting- September 22 at 6:30
Dear Families,
Welcome back everyone!!! We will be holding the first school council meeting of the year, through a virtual Google Meet, on Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:30. A link for the meeting will be sent out on Tuesday.
Agenda items will include electing an executive (president, treasurer, secretary), receiving an update about the new school …
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Student Drop Off and Pick Up
Dear Families,
Thank you so much for your support in helping us get the school year off to a wonderful start!
Now that we are underway, just a reminder that once your child is dropped off in the morning, we ask that you promptly vacate the school property to ensure safe social distance practices for everyone. …
Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
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Another Great First Day!!!
Dear Community,
Our second “first” day went just as smoothly as yesterday! The kids are clearly enjoying being back at school and have adapted to new routines, like wearing masks, hand cleaning, and social distancing very well!
It really is wonderful to be back.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Creighton
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Welcome Back-A Great First Day!!!
Dear Community Members,
Just a quick note to let you know we had a wonderful first day back at James McQueen!
We are sooooooo impressed with how well our students have done with wearing their masks, respecting social distancing, and washing their hands. You have done a great job preparing them!
Please feel free to contact your …
Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
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First Day (September 10/11) Drop off and Pick up Procedures
Dear Families,
Please click on the link at the end of this letter for instructions and a map for first day pick up and drop off procedures.
***Special Note for Kindergarten Bus Students- One of your teachers will greet you in the front hall when you arrive at school on the first day. And guess what….they …
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James McQueen Return To School Guidelines
Dear Community Members,
Here are the guidelines for our return to school. More information will follow very shortly about procedures for our first day back. Everyone will be called by their classroom teacher on September 8th, and first day procedures will also be review then.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.
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Changing Pre-Registration Decision – Deadline Sunday Aug. 23 at 4pm
In light of recent updates with respect to reopening models and masks, parents/students in both elementary and secondary schools are being given the opportunity to change their original pre-registration decision regarding in-person or remote learning.
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IMPORTANT: Reopening models for UGDSB schools posted online
The school board has posted information about the reopening models for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. The overviews contain important information including model structure for conventional and remote learning, sample schedules, remote learning expectations and more.
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Introducing back to school parent/guardian webinars
Parents/guardians, join our mental health clinicians as they discuss different issues and strategies to support your child’s return to school success.
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Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
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Reopening Schools: Parent Guide and Pre-Registration survey released
The school board has released a Parent Guide with information about the reopening of schools in September, and a Pre-Registration Survey for all UGDSB families. All students must pre-register for school by the August 14, 2020, deadline.
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Letter from the Minister of Education (July 30, 2020)
The Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, has written a letter to all Ontario parents/guardians regarding the province’s announcement on the reopening of schools in September.
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UGDSB seeking applicants for Police Presence in Schools Task Force
During the June 23 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees created a motion to create a Police Presence in Schools Task Force. As part of this task force, the UGDSB is seeking applications from community members and/or individuals.
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