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.
October 14 – Picture Day at Ken Danby PS
Attention Ken Danby Parents and Guardians, Please see the following information about our upcoming Picture Day at KDPS. After photos have been taken you can review and purchase pictures on the mylifetouch.ca website. Picture Day At KDPS Oct 14 2022 ...UPDATE – Ken Danby P.S. – UGDSB Counts Student Census
Greetings, Ken Danby Families, The Upper Grand District School Board is in the midst of the board-wide “UGDSB Counts Student Census”. Currently, Ken Danby Public School has a ~40% survey completion rate. Please help us reach our goal of 70%. The valuable data that is collected will really drive our work going forward. The goal of ...National Day For Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) – September 30
Attention Ken Danby Families, September 30 is the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), a day for people to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and to keep openly discussing all aspects of residential schools. This important day originated in the spring of 2013 as a response to Phyllis’ ...Ken Danby Food Drive – September 20 to October 5
We can help!
Over the next two weeks, please consider, if you are able, donating items to put in the bins in the front hall to help the local Guelph Food Bank and families in our community.
*******Most needed items:
canned meats - tuna, salmon, ham, ...Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today!
Everyone counts. Complete the Student Census today! The “UGDSB Counts Student Census” launches today for all Upper Grand District School Board students in grades Kindergarten-12. Participation in the Student Census will help the UGDSB make systemic changes that will create more equitable outcomes for all students. The census is a confidential, voluntary survey ...Important Information about Grade 7 Vaccinations on September 29
Attention Ken Danby Parents/Guardians of Grade 7 Students, Please see the attached letter regarding Grade 7 Vaccinations taking place at the school on September 29. Vaccinations_Gr7_ ParentGuardianLetterFinalOPEN HOUSE at Ken Danby on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00-7:00pm
Attention, Ken Danby Families! In-Person OPEN HOUSE is coming back to Ken Danby Public School! On Thursday, September 22nd, we invite you into the school from 6:00-7:00pm to meet your child's teacher and see their classroom. As a reminder, if you wish to have a conversation with your child's teacher regarding their progress ...Wellness Works: Welcome Back!
The Upper Grand District School Board is continuing with the Wellness Works monthly themes across all grades in the 2022-2023 school year. For September we are once again bringing our collective focus to the theme of: WELCOME, CONNECTION and BELONGING.