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.
Kindergarten Registration 2022-2023
Please see attached the information for families who wish to register their child for Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year. If you know a family whose child will be eligible for registration next year, kindly share this information! Copy Of Kindergarten Registration Flyer 2022 23Pizza Days are Coming Back!
Dear Families, We are excited to share that starting in January, we will be offering pizza days on Mondays and Fridays. Parents can place their orders through school cash online beginning tomorrow until December 7th. If you are not registered with School Cash Online, information on how to sign up can be found ...Nurturing Resilience Through Relationships Presentation for Parents, Caregivers and Elders
Please find attached a flyer for a FREE webinar being offered to parents, caregivers, elders and those who care for our children and youth. Dr. Michael Ungar will be presenting in this virtual setting on the importance of nurturing resilience through relationships. Please share with your communities and join us ...Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week and November’s Umbrella Skill – Kindness
Dear John Black PS Families, This week is Bullying Prevention and Awareness Month. Our Junior Bears, Student Council and GSA have been busy preparing for this week with each day having a theme and act of kindness. MONDAY- RAINBOW DAY, Random Act Of Kindness Day - Spread some kindness (Secretly!:) TUESDAY- UNIQUE SOCK DAY, Hello Tuesday! Find ...John Black Parent Teacher Report Card Portal and Interview Booking System
Hello, John Black Families! As you know, your child’s Progress Report is available as of tomorrow. You can access the report here, using the email you have registered with our school: https://mwweb.ugdsb.on.ca/jblac/parents Tomorrow, your child’s teacher will be sending home the Page 2 “Return Slip” that is a part of your ...UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
Progress Report Cards and Parent Teacher Interviews
Dear John Black Families, Progress Reports (Download on November 18th): As you know, the November Progress Reports will be available online on November 18th at our Report Card Portal here: https://mwweb.ugdsb.on.ca/jblac/parents Parent/Teacher Interviews (Sign up open – November 18 3:20 pm) Interviews ...November John Black PS News
November John Black PS News- Virtual Book Fair!
- Remembrance Day
- Picture Retake Day
Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
UGDSB received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS)
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) for various projects throughout the district.
The UGDSB is continuing its work on increasing touchless points in our classrooms and learning environments by installing door ...
UGDSB to host Centre Wellington Community Meeting
The Upper Grand District School Board, in partnership with our regional partners, invites Centre Wellington community members to the first in a series of community engagement meetings aimed at violence reduction and suicide prevention. The Centre Wellington community has experienced much loss and tragedy over the past decade, including recent events that have brought the issues of transphobia and homophobia to the forefront.
