News & Announcements
Remember to screen daily for symptoms before leaving for school
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Monitoring School Absence Rates in the UGDSB
As an additional measure and layer of communication to keep our communities informed, the UGDSB has launched a pilot initiative to track school absence rates on a daily basis. This process is a pilot program and may evolve as required.
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School Council Tonight at 6:30 pm!
Please join us at 6:30 pm for our School Council meeting! The agenda and joining info are below. School Council Meeting Tuesday, 18 January · 6:30 – 8:00pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dnr-fafj-nkp Or dial: (CA) +1 587-978-0987 PIN: 308 608 822# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dnr-fafj-nkp?pin=6295338270722 KG School Council Agenda Supporting Education through Community, Communication ...Weekly Update
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Hello, King George Families!
Congratulations on successfully navigating another at-home learning block. Teachers reported excellent attendance and participation throughout the week and a ...Planning for potential staff shortages at schools
Due to the widespread presence of COVID-19 in our communities, the Upper Grand District School Board recognizes that staff shortages may be prevalent next week as students and staff return to school. The UGDSB will employ numerous strategies to ensure that student safety and supervision is maintained. However, we recognize that in some extreme cases classes and/or schools may have to transition to remote learning temporarily.
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Reminder to screen daily for symptoms before leaving for school
Families are reminded to complete the school screening every day before students leave for school.
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Information on student instruction for Friday January 14, 2022
As staff work to prepare their classrooms for in-person learning on Monday we want to inform families/caregivers that regular synchronous instruction may be interrupted on Friday to allow staff time in our schools to be ready to go for Monday.
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Wear and care of cloth masks for students
Public Health officials have stressed that wearing a well-constructed, well-fitted and properly worn mask or face covering is one the key protective measures we can take to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Families are encouraged to review the following information about the proper use and care of cloth face masks.
Protective health and safety measures during in-person learning
The provincial government has announced that Ontario schools will reopen to in-person learning starting on Monday January 17, 2022. The Upper Grand District School Board has many protective health and safety measures in place at our schools. Please read below for reminders and updates regarding these protective measures.
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UGDSB launching temporary remote option for elementary students once in-person learning resumes
The Upper Grand District School Board is developing a Temporary Remote Learning Option for elementary students that will be launched once in-person learning resumes.
High School Information Sessions
Grade 8 families, please see the schedule below to find out when each Guelph high school will be offering an information session for new students.
Guelph Parent Information Night_Course Selection Due Dates
