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UGDSB Attendance Support
We are continuing to share information to help families support their child’s attendance at school. Below are some tips you can try that involve the routines and the environment at home.
Practice consistent bedtime and morning routines with your child.
Parents can model the …
Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB students, staff and families …
Professional Activity Day Description – Oct. 27, 2023
Date: October 27, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description: Staff will spend the morning completing mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on the board’s Online Learning Platform. This is self-directed learning made of online modules for staff to work through independently.
Topic 2: PM – Progress Reports
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Independent …
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Information about the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board has launched the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026. This framework looks at the Foundations and Guiding Principles and establishes key Priority Areas.
The Principles and Foundations guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of the UGDSB mental health and …
Food Drive
King Geroge is holding a Fall Food Drive from Oct 2 – 6. Please check Guelph Food Banks’ most-needed items list. Let’s come together as a school community and fill those donation boxes! Thank you for your support!
Check out our poster linked below!
King George PS Open House is Sept. 21!
Join out staff on Thursday, Septmeber 21 from 5:30 – 6:30 for the King George PS Open House. Educators will be in classrooms and children and family members are welcome to walk around the school to visit rooms and see the great work we have already done this year.
Our first school council meeting will …
School Council Agenda (September 2023)
Join us at 6:30PM on Thursday, September 21, 2023 for our first School Council Meeting of the year. We will meet in the library.
School Council Agenda (September 2023)
Inspiring Engagement with Parents & School Councils – UGDSB PIC invites you to its fall event
GUELPH, Ontario – The Upper Grand District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is inviting UG parents/guardians to join them at the free PIC event on October 25, 2023.
Whether you are currently part of a school council or are looking to become more involved in your child’s school, this opportunity is a great way …
Supports for students, staff and members of the Muslim community
We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. We acknowledge the profound impact of the tragic loss of members of the Afzal family in London, Ontario, and the observance of the current legal proceedings can have on the well-being of our staff, students, and the broader UGDSB community. Considering this, we appeal for empathy and support for those impacted. Our dedicated UGDSB Support Services staff are here to support students and can be coordinated through their classroom teachers. For staff, Employee and Family Assistance Programs supports are available.
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Welcome Back
King George Families,
It’s hard to believe that we’re already here! It’s with great excitement that I’m sending this message out on behalf of the school. I’d like to thank all the families that reached out to me to extend a very warm welcome. Thank You!
Please see the link below that outlines the plan for our first …