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.
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 ...Parent Webinars
A series of short webinars are being made available this month. Topics include: Building Mindfulness in Children Positive Parenting Strategies Supporting Children with Anxiety Taking Care Of You So You Can Be The Best Parent You Can Be! Strategies to Support Learning at Home K-3 Full Details can be accessed at this .Nov Parent Webinars 2020 ...Treaties Recognition Week
Treaties Recognition Week is celebrated in Ontario the first week of November each year. This year it will be from November 2-6.
Ontario has passed legislation to bring awareness to the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people ...
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.
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.
October Newsletter
Fall is here and so is October. Attached you will find our October Newsletter with important updates and information. October Newsletter 2020MENTALLY HEALTHY RETURN TO SCHOOL
MENTALLY HEALTHY RETURN TO SCHOOL Welcome back! Whether remote learning or in-building learning, we are all facing a very different return to school. At UGDSB we have committed to ensuring a welcoming, safe and mentally healthy return to school. Although we don’t know exactly what ...October Days of Significance
October 2020 Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world! If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher or the office . October 3-9 Sukkot Jewish October 4 St. Francis day Catholic Christian October 5 World Teachers Day UN October 6 World Cerebral Palsy Day October 10 World Mental Health Day (WHO) October 10 Shemini Atzeret Jewish October 11 International ...Fall has Arrived – Dress for the Weather for Outdoor Learning
All of our Kindergarten to Grade 8 teachers are taking their students outside regularly for a variety of learning experiences. We are very fortunate to have great learning spaces on our school site. We are asking that students come to school prepared to be outside in all kinds of weather. ...UGDSB 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.
