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Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions and Annual Plan of Care Renewal for the 2023-2024 School Year!
Hello parents & guardians,
I hope you and your loved ones are doing well and enjoying the summer break!
Please find attached in the link below for Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions and the Annual Plan of Care Renewal form based on …
June 2023 policy updates in the Upper Grand DSB
At the June 13, 2023, UGDSB 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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Raffle winning tickets
Dear parents/guardians,
It was great to see some many families out last night. Here are the winning numbers for unclaimed baskets from our raffle draw:
For the wreath 60603877
For the writers delight basket 373852
For the Baking basket 373669
For the summer vacation basket 45613240
For the 1 week of came in Rockwood 373879
For the let’s get creative basket …
Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
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National Indigenous History Month!
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Best wishes from our John Galt Team!
Happy Pride Month!
June marks a month of intentional celebration and learning of 2SLGBTQIA+ people, history and futures in the Upper Grand District School Board.
Our John Galt team wishes everyone a Happy Pride Month!
Happy Italian Heritage Month!
Our John Galt team wishes those cleebrating, a Happy Italian Heritage Month!
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Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board and our schools across the region are kicking off Pride Month. During the month of June and throughout the year, the UGDSB supports 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, students and their families by celebrating the joy of identity and centering 2SLGBTQIA+ histories, contributions and excellence. We are committed to this work and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in all of our schools, offices and school communities.
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Pride flag being flown in June
John Galt will be flying the Pride flag during the month of June, with a flag raising ceremony held on June 1.
For more information about our inclusivity policy and support, please see more information here.