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.
UGDSB launches parent website for supporting students with special education needs
The Upper Grand District School Board has launched a website for parents/guardians with resources and information to support students with special education needs.
Board Approves 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on April 14, 2020. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor ...Mr. Creighton’s Home Office Blog #7
Well Hello, Everybody! We have just completed the second week of distance education. Tonight, we had a distance school council meeting! It is clear and wonderful to see that families are doing the very best they can to make these sudden changes work the best they possibly can. All of the ...Update on Out of Area applications
Due to the on-going school closures, we are asking that parents submit any outstanding Out of Area requests prior to the end of April.
Distance learning tech support for parents and students
To assist our families with tech support related to distance learning, the Upper Grand District School Board has a Tech Help webpage for parents and students.
Mr Creighton’s Home Office Blog #6
Hi Everyone! I want to take a minute to wish everyone a Happy Easter!!! The James McQueen staff are holding an online meeting today at 3:00 (Mr. Creighton forgot it was a long weekend when he booked the meeting). We will be talking about how distance education is working for families and ...Mr. Creighton’s Home Office Blog #5
Hello Everyone! I hope all of you have had a good start to distance learning. Remember, this is just our first couple of days and it will take awhile to understand how it will work for your family; everyone's situation is different. Please reach out to us with any questions you ...Letter to elementary students and parents: Learning at Home (April 6, 2020)
Please read the attached letter for further information regarding Learning at Home, including important information about resources for students with special education needs, access to technology and printed materials and more.
Letter to parents: UGDSB Learning at Home (April 3, 2020)
A letter from the Director of Education regarding the board’s distance learning program is posted on the board website.
Special Education, Equity and Learning at Home
Preliminary information from the board on student access to devices and technology, SEA equipment, hands-on based learning ideas, and more.
Mr Creighton’s Home Office Blog #4
Hi Everyone! The answer to where are the flowers in yesterday's photo normally located is....in the window in my office! They are geraniums that I bring to school every year and then put them outside of my house at the end of the school year. They are about 8 years old, ...Notice of cancelled and postponed school events
Due to the extension of school closures in Ontario, the UGDSB has decided to cancel or postpone a number of school based events.
Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 31, 2020)
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, regarding the extension of school closures in Ontario and information on distance learning for students.
Mr. Creighton’s Home Office Blog #3
What a great day it was today at James McQueen school, everyone! Our school Board arranged for all of our educators to have the opportunity to come into the school, with lots of rules in place for appropriate social distancing, to gather the teacher stuff they will need to make distance ...Ontario school closures extended until at least May
On Tuesday March 31, 2020, the Premier of Ontario announced that in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 1 for staff and May 4 for students. Premier Ford also said that the province is prepared to extend the school closures even further if required.
IMPORTANT Information from School
To request your child's password reset, please email the school. The school's email address can be found at the very top right corner of this webpage. Please be sure to include your child's full name as well as the name of their homeroom teacher.Mr. Creighton’s Home Office Blog #2
Hi Everyone!!! Exciting news, kids...your teachers will be calling you to say hello this week!!! They are all very excited to talk to you! Parents, if you could be sure to read the letter posted on our website, sent by Dr. Martha Rogers, it will explain the technology related information that teachers ...Mr. Creighton’s Home Office Blog #1
Hello James McQueen Community:)! I will be posting some new and exciting (that will all depend on how you define exciting) pics and thoughts here, as we are separated for a bit. My goal is to post something frequently, but I have also had goals, like wash the walls in my ...Reminder: All UGDSB playgrounds are closed
A reminder to all members of our school communities that in alignment with municipal closures around COVID-19, all Upper Grand DSB schoolyard play structures are closed.
Parents please read: Distance learning and staff reaching out to families
A letter from the Director of Education has been posted to the board website (Friday March 27, 2020). The letter contains important information regarding the board’s distance learning plan and information about staff reaching out to families.