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.
UGDSB seeking applicants for Police Presence in Schools Task Force
During the June 23 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees created a motion to create a Police Presence in Schools Task Force. As part of this task force, the UGDSB is seeking applications from community members and/or individuals.
IMPORTANT: Parents and students asked to complete survey by July 10
The Upper Grand District School Board is asking all parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 to complete a survey regarding the fall restart of school.
Letter from the Director to parents/guardians and students (June 26, 2020)
A letter to UGDSB parents/guardians and students as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.
End Of June Newsletter
End of June 2020
FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND VICE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Jean Little Community Members,
As the school year comes to a close, we would like to wish everyone a fun-filled relaxing and ...
Feedback welcome on draft board Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities.
UGDSB Gifted screening in fall 2020 postponed
Please note that CCAT screening for grade 3 students in the fall of 2020 will be postponed until 2021.
Check out Jean Little Weekly Video #12Talking About Mental Health: Uncertainty, self care and community
In the June 2020 edition of Talking About Mental Health, we discuss tolerating uncertainty, supporting anxious kids, self care and compassion, and community connections.
Summer supports available for students with mental health needs, special education needs
The UGDSB is providing a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer of 2020, including mental health supports, supports for students with Autism and transition supports for students with complex special education needs or mental health needs.
Parent Council Online Silent Auction
We missed seeing everyone at our annual Jean Little Family Fun Night but decided to keep the fun of our Silent Auction alive online! Please check our online auction at https://www.32auctions.com/JLPS2020 . The Auction runs June 17, 12:00pm until June 24, 12:00pm. Etransfer and cash payment accepted and ...
Check out Jean Little Weekly Video #11Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students
As we move into the summer months we want to encourage students to consider safe options to obtain your community hours.
Fresh Food For Kids Program During the Summer
While our students are schooling from home and are not able to access the student nutrition program at our school, the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington has created an emergency food response program, Fresh Food for Kids to deliver ...
Taking action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work
As an educational community we have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it.
Updating parent/guardian contact information
The school board is in the process of ensuring we have the most up-to-date contact information for parents and families. Please check your child’s UGCloud email account this week.
