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Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies
At the October 24th Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
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School Council Movie Night – October 26
Hello JD Families …
It’s that time again for our October Movie Night! Our new Student reps have taken a vote at the school and Paddington 2 was the movie of choice.
When: Thursday, October 26
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Movie Starts: 7:00 pm
Snacks and Refreshments will be available for purchase
Admission is “pay what you can” with a suggestion of
$2 …
JD Three – October 20-27
- PD day Friday, October 27th
- Picture orders are due Thursday, October 26th. Please place your orders online through Pegasus. Retake day is November 1st.
- The school’s outdoor duty coverage starts at 8:40 in the mornings. Please plan your child’s arrival for between 8:40-8:50, and remember to dress for the weather!
CANADA DENTAL BENEFIT
CANADA DENTAL BENEFIT
Applications for the second period of the Canada Dental Benefit are open. Eligible families can receive up to $650, to help with expenses for their children under 12 who receive dental care between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. canada.ca/dental
JD Three – Week of October 16-20
Please ask your child to check out our lost and found. Items continue to pile up, so if you come into the school, you are also welcome to sign in at the office and take a look through to find your child’s lost items!
Proofs …
Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB students, staff and families …
JD Three – Week of Oct. 9th – 13th
Monday Oct.9th is Thanksgiving (No School)
Watch for our JD Hogarth update coming by email next week – updates on attendance support, speech and language and community news
Our Food and Friends program continues on Thursdays – free hot lunch at second break Classes this week: (Eisen 1A, Lowe 2C, Gauthier 3D, Siegel …
Professional Activity Day Description – Oct. 27, 2023
Date: October 27, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description: Staff will spend the morning completing mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on the board’s Online Learning Platform. This is self-directed learning made of online modules for staff to work through independently.
Topic 2: PM – Progress Reports
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Independent …
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Information about the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board has launched the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026. This framework looks at the Foundations and Guiding Principles and establishes key Priority Areas.
The Principles and Foundations guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of the UGDSB mental health and …
Hot Lunch Days
Our weekly hot lunch “Food and Friends” program is back for 2023/24! M. Gordon’s “Food and Friends” student team produces free food for half of the school every THURSDAY. We are starting this week – please read the October schedule below. PLEASE remember – you MUST bring your own container and cutlery …