News & Announcements
ETFO Jan. 28 strike: All UGDSB elementary schools to close - UGDSB secondary schools will remain open
On Tuesday Jan. 28, all UGDSB ELEMENTARY schools will be closed to students due to the one-day ETFO strike, unless the strike is averted. Elementary schools will re-open to students on Jan. 29. All UGDSB SECONDARY schools will remain open to students on Jan. 28 and will operate as usual. Jan. 28 is an exam day in secondary schools; exams will continue as scheduled.
TRANSPORTATION: On Jan. 28, buses/student transportation for all UGDSB elementary students will be cancelled; transportation for UGDSB secondary students will run as normal.
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE: Community Use of Schools and third-party operated child care centres remain open during this labour action. Some Before and/or After School Programs may be operating and each operator will communicate directly with families.
FEB 3-7 STRIKES: UGDSB elementary schools will be closed to students on Feb. 4 and Feb. 6, unless the ETFO strikes are averted. For additional details visit: http://ow.ly/iXz450y69uN
UPDATES: Please continue to check the board website for updates at www.ugdsb.ca/labour.
Information for parents/guardians about coronavirus
Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.
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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.
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Important information about the Transportation website during strikes
Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students.
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Spread kindness – No Name-Calling week is January 20 to 24
No Name-Calling Week is January 20 – 24 this year. The week is organized by educators and students with the goal of ending name-calling and bullying in schools. This initiative was founded in 2004 and was inspired by James Howe’s novel The Misfits. This book is about students who, after experiencing name-calling, ...Read more about Spread kindness – No Name-Calling week is January 20 to 24 »
Forest of Reading
Silver Birch Express (Grade 3&4), Silver Birch (Grades 5&6) and Red Maple (Grades 7&8) Reading Programs have started! These are voluntary programs in which students read and discuss at least 5 of the 10 nominated titles in a category in order to vote for the best book, which ...NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
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Field Trip Cancellation
Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to Provincial job action, unfortunately we have to cancel the following previously scheduled field trips: Cardboard Boat Races Jan. 14/15 Gr. 7 and 8 River Run Jan. 16 Gr. 1 and 2 River Run Feb. 3 Gr. 7 and 8 Any monies previously collected ...Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
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Children’s Foundation Toonies for Teens Drive
A huge thank you to the Diamondback Community and our School Council Representatives! We were able to donate over $1000 in cash and gifts to the Children's Foundation of Guelph Wellington! ...Read more about Children’s Foundation Toonies for Teens Drive »
Little Caesars Fundraiser
For any grade 8 who participated in the Little Caesars Fundraiser, the kits have arrived. Please come pick them up at your earliest convenience.Toonie for Teens
TOONIE For TEENS 2019 Fundraiser If you would like to donate a gift, a list of suggestions are included in the link below. Gift and Book suggestions are listed on pages 3 & 4 http://www.childrensfoundation.org/downloads/gift-drive-package-2019.pdf ***Please note: toys, clothes and other gift donations must be new*** ****Special requests for teen gifts such ...Scholastic Book Fair Begins November 27th!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming TOMORROW! Hours of operation are: Wednesday 27th (Day 4) @ 1st recess (10:30am - 11:15am) Thursday 28th (day 5) @ 1st recess and from 4:00pm - 7:30 (during interviews) Friday 29th from 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Do you have a child starting JK or SK in September 2020?
The Upper Grand District School Board is hosting four Kindergarten registration INFORMATION nights in November and December 2019.
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Little Caesars Pizza Kit
All Little Caesars Pizza orders are due back at school tomorrow, Wednesday November 13. This fundraiser is for all grade 8's to help pay for their grad trip. Thank you to those who participated and supported our students.Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health
This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
Walking School Bus
“We have added more spots to our Ken Danby PS #WDGWalkingSchoolBus! If you live along this route, register your child today! https://bit.ly/2Yw4Goz”
Environmental and Mental Health Newsletters
Environmental Newsletter Insert Nov 2019 Talking About Mental Health Nov 2019Halloween Activities and Guidelines
On Thursday, October 31 our school and classes will/may participate in a variety of activities to celebrate Halloween. For this day many teachers will have sent home communication about the activities your child’s class will be participating in. We do encourage you to send a costume in a labelled bag ...Grade 8 High School Information Presentation
Please use the link provided to revisit the presentation from Ms. Scott last night. Thanks to all the parents who attended and asked some great questions! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CI1iH17sBlb0Q51AP_-p1DmDHTJX4gFyy1AvcIdRlbQ/edit?usp=sharingCongratulations Diamondbacks!
Congratulations on a very successful Thanksgiving food drive. We collected 1570 meals for the Guelph food bank. Great Job Ken Danby community!
Walking School Bus
“We have added more spots to our Holy Trinity CS and Ken Danby PS #WDGWalkingSchoolBus! If you live along this route, register your child today! https://bit.ly/2Yw4Goz”
