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.
Letter to Parents from the Director: Continuity of Learning (March 23, 2020)
Parents and guardians are asked to read the letter from the Director of Education, posted to the board website on March 23, 2020.
Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 22, 2020)
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, March 22, 2020.
School closures: Information for UGDSB families regarding COVID-19
The province has ordered all publicly funded schools in Ontario to close for two weeks following March Break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19. As a result, Upper Grand DSB schools will be closed from March 14 to April 5, 2020.
Please read: Information for UGDSB schools regarding international travel and COVID-19
With March Break approaching, many families and staff have questions about international travel and precautions required upon returning from travel. A letter with travel advice from Public Health is posted on the UGDSB website.
Adult Crossing Guard Site Reviews
City staff will be conducting site reviews for the next few weeks all across the city. Staff will be at some current adult crossing guard locations and at other locations where there has been a request for an adult guard. Site reviews are completed prior to scheduling a field study. All ...School Council Sponsored Community Event (Thurs., Feb. 27 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm)
Edward Johnson is pleased to offer instruction in Afro-Tribal Dance this Thursday, February 27th from 6:30-7:30pm in the EJ gym. Enjoy a taste of West African culture while learning some authentic modern African dance to traditional rhythms. Come out and join us for this exciting cultural experience!Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 26th!
This year, Pink Shirt Day, or Anti-Bullying Day, is on February 26. It is a day when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show they are against bullying. The focus for 2020 is "lift each other up." ...WDG Public Health February Communication to Schools
Please find attached information WDG Public Health regarding vaccines and, Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (February 10-14, 2020).
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Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus
Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.
Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards
Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.
