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Looking for a Noon Hour Supervisor for the 2024/2025 school year!
Responsibilities:
▪ Supervision of students in various classroom settings (indoor and outdoor) over the nutritional breaks.
▪ Ensure safety and security of students.
▪ Other duties as assigned by the Principal / Vice Principal.
Experience and Qualifications:
▪ Must be 18 years of …
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Policy 521 Admission and Registration – Public Consultation and Policy Feedback
Public consultation on this new draft policy is now open. Feedback will be received until July 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Policy 521 Admission and Registration
This new policy addresses the registration process for students attending UGDSB schools and outlines how students may be able …
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The June UGDSB communications newsletter is out!
In this month’s issue we have information about:
- National Indigenous History Month
- Pride Month in the UGDSB
- Every Day Counts! Student attendance tips for families
- And more!
Download the newsletter here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/communications/communications-newsletter/
Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.
During June and throughout …
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Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: June 7, 2024
Length: Full Day
Topic AM: Curriculum
Topic PM: Report Card Writing
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Description:
Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements.
Elementary
Morning (150 mins) – …
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UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change)
Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change)
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Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions …
Intermediate Art Club: Spotlight on Earth Day
The Ken Danby Intermediate Art Club was asked “How might we create a work of art that celebrates our Earth and recognizes the current challenges it is now facing?” Through the inquiry process students planned a collaborative piece that incorporated the elements of art and the exploration of climate issues. As you check out …
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