News & Announcements
Gr 8 Parent/Student Open House
John F Ross is hosting a Gr 8 Parent/Student Open House on Thursday November 30th starting at 6pm. The school and rooms will be open to explore from 6-7pm and families are encouraged to wander and connect with various departments …
SEMESTER ONE MIDTERM REPORT CARDS
SEMESTER ONE MIDTERM REPORT CARDS-AVAILABLE ONLINE MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH AT 4:00PM
Semester 1 midterm report cards will be available online as of Monday, November 20, 2023.
If you haven’t yet created an account to view your student’s report card, please see the …
Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth
All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, …
Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Immunization Clinic
Thursday Dec. 7th and Friday Dec. 8th, John F Ross will be hosting an Immunization clinic offered by Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH).
Overdue notices regarding incomplete immunization records of students on file at WDGPH are being …
It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures
GUELPH, ON – It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures.
BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS:
In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff …
November PA Day Info
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11TmYmJUzSvv_EBVPq-MPn4yJz8tt8GLhrGar4jz_E2M/edit
Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023
Date: November 24, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topics:
Elementary Topic: Parent-Guardian / Teacher Interviews
Secondary Topic 1: AM – Curriculum PD and Workshops
Secondary Topic 2: PM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training as per the Collective Agreement
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description:
Elementary Staff will …
2023/24 Graduation “Grad” Photos at JFR
Dates: December 4th-15th, 2023
Times: 8:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Grad Photos will be taken in the L-Shaped Corridor at JFR.
Photo sessions can be booked at the www.bookmygrad.ca website (school code jfr)
Further information can be found at Edge Imaging website: …
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT
ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 4:
This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked.
Be consistent! Don’t give …
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).
