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UGDSB schools to resume in-person learning on Monday Feb. 8
On Wednesday afternoon, the Minister of Education announced that schools in the Upper Grand District School Board will resume in-person learning on Monday Feb. 8, 2021. School boards are required to follow the direction of the Ministry.
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UGDSB celebrates Black Brilliance month virtually this February
Students and staff in the Upper Grand District School Board are coming together virtually this month to celebrate Black Brilliance, Heritage and Futures.
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Online learning in UGDSB to continue until further notice
On Thursday Jan. 28, the Ministry of Education made an announcement regarding the resumption of in-person learning for some school boards in the province. Please note that the UGDSB was not included in the list of boards that are permitted to resume in-person instruction the week of Feb. 1, 2021. This means that all UGDSB schools will continue with our current measures for online learning until further notice.
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#UGUmbrella – This February, we explore healthy lifestyles
This month as part of the Umbrella Project, we are bringing our focus onto healthy lifestyles. Healthy lifestyles sound easy, right? When it comes to healthy lifestyles, it may seem like eating well, getting enough sleep and prioritizing our own care is easy, but for many of us this is not the case.
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Water/Rink Safety
Dear Families,
Here is a letter from our local OPP:
Hello all,
Could you please share the following safety message with your staff and students? Our priority is to keep your students safe even when they can’t physically be in school.
The County is asking the public to stay off of storm water …
Spending Time With Mr. Creighton
Dear Families,
I will be posting links to videos of myself reading books to our students here, on our school website.
Here is a link for one video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ObO2D78d855MsTjlbSzu6oGCdKRSC1xZ/view?usp=sharing
And a link to a second video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HdiayUhCcR_iyiJ1-7FC-2z88eLBtkur/view?usp=sharing
These videos are about 15 minutes long, are completely voluntary for families to watch and are intended to bring a smile to your …
Update regarding extension of online learning
At this time, we do not expect that schools will resume in-person learning until the end of the provincial emergency orders on February 11, 2021, at the earliest.
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Temporary online learning extended until Jan. 29, 2021
Public Health has instructed the UGDSB that the current measures in place for online learning in the UGDSB will be extended until at least January 29.
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Information for schools following expanded provincial restrictions
On Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021, the provincial government announced new restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. As part of that announcement, information was shared that affects Ontario schools, and we would like to provide the details that have been announced so far to all Upper Grand DSB families.
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No additional board-wide survey, reorganization in elementary schools
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to inform all elementary school families that there will be no additional “intent to change learning modes” survey for elementary students. What this means is that there will not be another board-wide reorganization in elementary schools at this time.
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UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year
The Upper Grand District School Board and Parent Involvement Committee are hosting virtual events for parents/guardians throughout the remainder of the school year.
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We Will Be Reaching Out
Dear Families,
We understand how challenging remote learning is, particularly with younger children.
Staff will be reaching out to you shortly, through surveys, phone calls, or during Google Meets, to get feedback from you on how we can best meet the unique learning needs of your household. While educators have been working hard to provide the …
Picture Day Postponed
Dear Families,
As you would understand, our picture day that was scheduled for January 21st has had to be rescheduled. As soon as a new date has been selected, information will be communicated with you.
Be safe and well,
Mr. Creighton
Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
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Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.
#UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion
It’s safe to say that we can often be our own worst critic and because of this, this January we are looking at self-compassion. Self-compassion is the care we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. It’s about being kind to yourself even when things don’t go as planned. Learn more about self-compassion on the UGDSB website.
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UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021
Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2021 will take place between January 5-22, 2021.
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UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails
The following is an update on addressing the mass distribution of inappropriate emails from New Year’s Eve.
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Technology for January 4-8
Dear Families,
If you need technology for the week of January 4-8, please click the link below to complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJILvh8yZo4lFsmCtLLZeg07lcgIaoc8IVzF_pMftcloi2Pg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Pick up of tech will be held at the school on January 4th from 10:00-2:00.
I am thinking of all of you and am wishing all of you well:)!!!
Mr. Creighton
Information for students/parents about temporary remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021
As communicated last week, the provincial government has directed schools in Ontario to move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break.
All UGDSB elementary and secondary students will begin the new year working remotely, with the exception of DD classes (please see below for further details).
UGDSB elementary schools will participate in remote learning from Jan. 4-8 …