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.
Earth Day At James McQueen
Earth Day at James McQueen! Earth Day Assembly Please join us in the gym for our Earth Day Assembly on Wednesday April 24th @ 1:50. We will be unveiling our Collaborative Art Project! Using recycled materials, each class has made a piece of art. We’ll put all the pieces together together to form ...Environmental Initiatives
Please click on the James McGreen Eco button on the right side of the school website for news about some of the many environmental initiatives we have going at our school; it's worth the time to give it a look!Tribal Visions Presentation
Our students shared in a special presentation by Tribal Visions, a First Nations arts education group who specialize in native dance and traditional costumes. The students learned about a range of costumes and dance styles, as well as traditional beliefs and language. The underlying message of kindness for others and ...Bus Cancellation- No Need To Call The School
Dear Families, Just as an awareness piece, if your child is a bus student and busses are cancelled, you do not need to call the school to let us know that your child will not be attending. This will save everyone a bit of time in the morning. Thanks, Mr. CreightonGrade 1-3 Winter Concert Date
Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), To help us usher in winter and celebrate the winter season, our grade 1-3 classes will each be performing at our holiday concert (our kindergarten students will be performing in the Spring). The winter concert will be held in the school gym on December 12th from 6:30-7:30. Students need to be ...Maiden Lane- No Parking At Any Time
Dear Families, For the safety of our children and yourselves, we ask that you do not park on Maiden lane at any time to pick up or drop off children. The street is clearly marked as no parking. Thanks for your support with this. Andrew CreightonLunch With Mme Arnott and Principals For A Day
Our Bunny Breakfast prize winners for Lunch with Mme Arnott and Principal for a Day had a wonderful time! Thank you to everyone who supported our Bunny Breakfast!
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Traffic Safety Near Our School
Dear Community Members, Please be particularly mindful of driving cautiously when you are in our school area. We have noted an increase in traffic on Tower Street since the St. David Street bridge has been closed for repairs. It is extremely important that you drive with caution, as our students and ...School Painting
Dear Community, I wanted to update you on the painting in the school. For those of you who have been in the school, you will have noticed that the hallways and gym are in need of painting. This past week I was informed that, over the winter break, the Board will ...The New Sandbox is Completed!
Just in time before the snow starts to fly.....
Thanks to those families that contributed to the Upper Grand Learning Foundation!
