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Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021
Dear parents and guardians,
Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff.
We understand that there may be challenges as the winter …
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Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
Sub Day Order Form – Due Dec 17th
Hello Jean Little Families,
Sub Days are back at Jean Little!
Sub Days will run on Thursdays at the 2nd break, and our first date will be Thursday, January 13, 2021. The term will run from January to March. In March, we will send out another order form for the remainder of the school year.
If you …
Pizza Day Order Form – Due Dec 17th
Pizza Days are back at Jean Little!
Pizza Days will run on Wednesdays at the 2nd break, and our first date will be Wednesday, January 12, 2021. The term will run from January to March. In March, we will send out another order form for the remainder of the school year.
If you have any questions …
Jean Little December News
Hello Jean Little Families,
Great news, Pizza and Sub Days will be starting in January. Order forms will be sent out shortly.
Please see important dates below:
Upcoming November Dates:
Nov 30 To Dec 10 – Drive For Dignity & Warming Tree
We are asking that you send in a personal care item
as a donation if you can.
Dec …
Drive For Dignity & Warming Tree – Nov 30th to Dec 10th
Drive for Dignity & Warming Tree
Jean Little is teaming up with Hope House to participate in The Drive for Dignity and Warming Tree. These campaigns help to support …
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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.
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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.
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Progress Reports & Parent Teacher Interviews
Dear Jean Little Families,
Progress Reports (Download on November 16th):
As you know, the November Progress Reports will be available online on November 16th at our Report Card Portal here:
https://mwweb.ugdsb.on.ca/jlitt/parents
Parent/Teacher Interviews (Sign up open – November 16 3:10 pm)
It will take place on the night of Thursday, November 25th (3:20 pm to …
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Jean Little November News
Hello Jean Little Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are already heading into November here at Jean Little. Once again, we wanted to give you a snapshot of the weeks ahead and a reminder of where you can locate future info.
Upcoming November Dates:
Nov 1 to 5 – Treaties Recognition Week
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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.
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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 optimizing air quality and increasing touchless points in our classrooms and learning environments by installing door …
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Our Community Goals – October
At Jean Little our Motto is Work Hard, Be Kind and Make a Difference, we are always working on ways to make this true and can always use the support of our parents, caregivers and neighbourhood community.
An area that we are ‘Working Hard’ on improving is:
Safety and …
Student Illness – Updated Oct 4 2021
The current COVID symptom list includes the following:
Fever (= or > 37.8) and/or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Decrease or loss of taste or smell
If a child has any of the symptoms listed above, they need to stay home, as do any siblings that are not fully vaccinated. They must …