News & Announcements
Jan. 2021 info, temporary online learning extended
- Click here for information on temporary online learning: Jan. 7 info, Jan. 13 info. During this period, child care centres will remain open and Before and/or After School Programs (BASP) will remain closed.
- UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021 – Learn more
- Tech Support for Parents/Guardians
Request for Technology – January 11-22
The next two weeks will continue to be synchronous learning days for students, and every home will need to have access to technology. Please fill-in this survey to request a Chromebook. We will provide one device per household. The pick-up days will be Friday, January 8th and Monday, January 11th between 9am and 3pm at school. Chromebooks are to be returned to school with students on January 25th.
Crazy Hats!!
Thanks to everyone who sent in a hat photo!Information for schools following expanded provincial restrictions
On Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021, the provincial government announced new restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. As part of that announcement, information was shared that affects Ontario schools, and we would like to provide the details that have been announced so far to all Upper Grand DSB families.
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Government Funding for Students
Learn about one-time funding to support children, youth and students during the 2020-2021 school year. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply
The deadline to apply is February 8, 2021.
Find out more.No additional board-wide survey, reorganization in elementary schools
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to inform all elementary school families that there will be no additional “intent to change learning modes” survey for elementary students. What this means is that there will not be another board-wide reorganization in elementary schools at this time.
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PIC Parent Information Sessions – virtual
Dates: January 28, March 4th and April 8th
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Topics:
New Math curriculum and secondary destreaming
Kindergarten in the UGDSB
...School Council Agenda for January 12th Meeting – TOMORROW!
Joining information for the meeting: To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/sbp-efov-szn Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 617-675-4444 and enter this PIN: 293 006 237 1233#KG School Council Agenda
Supporting Education through Community, Communication and Innovation
January 12th, 2021
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Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
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Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.
