News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Dear Families, We will be holding our parent/teacher interviews on-line this year. The system for booking interviews is the same system that was used last November. The system will be open to register for interviews beginning on November 16th and ending November 20th. Please do not try to book an interview before ...Remembrance Day Ceremony
Dear Families, We missed having you be able to share our Remembrance Day ceremony, in person, with us today. Mr. Creighton came on announcements and spoke about why we hold a Remembrance Day ceremony and why the values of kindness, courage, and using our words to solve conflicts, are important to create ...Letter from the Director: Elementary school staffing and organization
This letter is to provide all parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board with information on changes required in our elementary schools following the survey that allowed students to switch between in-person and remote learning.
UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in ...Halloween at James McQueen- PA Day Tomorrow
We had a great time celebrating Halloween today! We hope everyone has a fun Halloween on Saturday! Just a reminder that tomorrow is a PA Day.
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Remembrance Day and Poppies
Dear Families, We will be continuing with Remembrance Day ceremonies this year, but in a different format. Mr. Creighton will be speaking to the whole school over announcements and we will observe a minute of silence together. Teachers will then follow this with a program in their individual classrooms. Parents who wish ...Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
Halloween- Held on October 29th
Dear Families, We will be holding Halloween festivities on October 29th this year, as the 30th is a PA Day. Students are welcome to wear orange and black, their Halloween costume, or their regular clothes. If a costume is worn, it must be put on at home and worn all day. Unfortunately ...Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
Police presence in UGDSB schools
Police presence in UGDSB schools On Tuesday Oct. 20 from 6:30-7:30pm, the board will hold a virtual town hall where participants can provide their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools. The board will be asking participants to provide their input on the role of police in UGDSB schools ...Terry Fox Run- Fundraising
Dear Community Members, On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to thank you for your generous donations to the Terry Fox Foundation! We were able to raise $325! Thank you for your support with this! Mr. CreightonUGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
Can I Go To School Today?- Public Health Screening Tool
Dear Families, We are facing a very serious and challenging situation when it comes to monitoring and assessing our children's health. On one hand, we have a great deal of experience with kids who have allergies, get tummy aches for various reasons, and have runny noses and a host of other ...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 ...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 ...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 ...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.
