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Public Health letter to staff and parents (July 29, 2021)
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has prepared a letter for parents/guardians and staff.
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Grade 9 Orientation Day
Welcome to John F Ross! Grade 9 Orientation Day will be happening on Monday, August 30th. Each grade 9 student will have a senior …
FOND FAREWELL
This academic school year saw us say goodbye to four long serving staff members at JFRoss. At the end of semester one, Mr. Ted …
Secondary student report cards are now available online
Secondary student report cards are now available online. Secondary report cards will be available for parents/guardians to download from July 5 to 16, 2021.
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2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved
The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.
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Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.
Additional information for Grads!
Please see attached for additional information regarding Graduation.
Board News: End of the year information (June 2021)
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to say thank you to all our students, families and staff for their hard work and understanding throughout the year. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the last few weeks of school.
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Grade 12 Graduation and Information for Grads
John F. Ross has tentatively scheduled a Commencement Ceremony for our graduating class of 2021. Please mark your calendars with October 28, 2021 at …
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School Council Meeting – Cancelled
School Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 16 has been cancelled.
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Report Card and ConnectED for Parents
Parents and guardians will need to create an account with the Upper Grand before they can download their child’s report card. To create a …
Textbook/Chrome Book/Material Drop-Off:
1. Students can drop off their current textbooks/chrome books/materials at school on the following collection days:
June 17, 18, 24, 25, 28
2. Students will enter …
WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines
On June 14, 2021, at 7pm, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, will be offering a presentation for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn more about WDGPH’s COVID-19 vaccination program and answer parent questions.
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UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a month where we celebrate and recognize histories, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
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Supports for staff and students following horrific violence targeting Muslim community
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Muslim community following the horrific violence in London, Ontario, which killed four family members and sent another family member to hospital with serious injuries. Officials are reporting that this is an apparent hate crime and that the victims were targeted because of their Muslim faith.