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UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement
March 9, 2022
On March 9, 2022, Ontario announced changes to COVID-19 requirements effective March 21, including lifting mask mandates in schools.
Please note that the Upper Grand DSB continues to have a Board Resolution requiring masks in schools.
We will consult with the province and will provide additional information as soon as we can.
Thank you.
We’re recruiting for a crossing guard
Five Spare adult school crossing guard positions are vacant. Shifts are scheduled between 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays and P.D. days). Spare guards are paid for a full hour per shift as well as mileage to an form their home. The hourly rate is $15.95. …
ALL UGDSB SCHOOLS/OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY FEB. 18: Emergency remote learning/working day
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
Updates to masking protocols outdoors, COVID-19 screening tool
Please review the following updates to protocols around masking outdoors, extracurriculars, and the province’s COVID-19 screening tool.
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Spirit Wear!
You can purchase school sweats, hoodies and t-shirts in School Cash Online! If you want to personalize items, then you’ll need to use this link to a Google Form. There are child and adult sizes available. Unfortunately, we don’t have samples for parents to look at this year, but we’re told the sizing is …
Elementary report cards available for download starting this week
Elementary report cards will be available for parents to download from the Parent Portal as early as February 15 and by February 17 at the latest.
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Update on the resumption of sports and extracurricular activities
The school board is pleased to announce the resumption of extracurricular activities and sports in our schools. Please see this post for details.
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February – Wellness Works
Wellness Works @ UGDSB
Brought to you by the Wellness Works Team!
This month at UGDSB our Wellness Work’s theme is Realistic Optimism. What is Realistic
Optimism?
Realistic optimism is:
■ Believing that you will succeed with the right inputs like hard work and careful
planning
■ The tendency to look at the favourable side of events
■ Expecting a positive outcome …
COVID-19 information for parents/caregivers from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is sharing information with families regarding COVID-19.
We’re recruiting for a crossing guard at Five Spare Guards Positions
Five Spare adult school crossing guard positions are vacant. Shifts are scheduled between 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:45 to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays and P.D. days). Spare guards are paid for a full hour per shift as well as mileage to an …
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