News & Announcements
Important information on Reopening Schools & COVID-19
Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
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Information about positive COVID-19 case
Please read the following information about a positive COVID-19 case. Please note that this case does not create any risk to the school or the public beyond the general community risk.
Dress Up Day – K to 8 – Oct 29th
On this day options are:
wear orange and black
dress in a costume
wear your everyday clothes
If students ...Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
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Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
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October Newsletter-2020
Message from the Office
The 2020-2021 school year is well underway with many exciting things happening at Kortright Hills Public School. We welcome all of our new families to the school and hope that you feel part of our wonderful community.
...UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
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Virtual Open House
Food & Friends Student Nutrition Program evolves to meet the needs of school-aged kids during COVID 19 precautions
Like many in Dufferin, Wellington and Guelph, the Children’s Foundation is working towards continuing our support of the most vulnerable in our community despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the school year has begun, we are especially concerned about the children and youth who rely on our ...Public Health Information
COVID-19 Screening: Please complete the screen below each day before sending your children to school. Ministry of Health COVID-19 school screening Symptoms, Positive Cases, Return to School Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has developed protocols and documents outlining how symptoms and cases of COVID-19 will be managed in schools. It is important that ...Equity and Inclusion – Days of Significance
Let’s celebrate and/or acknowledge customs, traditions and days of significance from all around the world! If you have a suggestion or idea, please contact your child’s teacher, Mr. Hussain or Mrs. Lightfoot . If you are willing to come in and share ideas with us, we would ...Read more about Equity and Inclusion – Days of Significance »
Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
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Screening
The province has released a new online COVID-19 school screening tool for use by students, parent/guardian (on behalf a student), employees, and visitors of school setting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/
Fundraising
As we continue to welcome students back into our schools and focus on new protocols to help keep students and staff safe, the Upper Grand District School Board has notified schools that school-organized fundraising will be paused at this time. The board recognizes that fundraising is a ...Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
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September Newsletter 2020
Message From The School
The staff here at Kortright Hills Public School are looking forward to a rewarding year of learning and hope that you are as well.
If you are new to our school family, ...Outdoor Classroom
Dear KHPS Parents and Guardians, We are extremely excited to tell you that we are VERY close to making an outdoor classroom a reality at KHPS this year! Last year, we had a group of grade 5 Water Rocker students research and create a ...Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
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IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.
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Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! Kortright Hills PS (updated Aug 28th).
We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students back to Kortright Hills P.S. this September!
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Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents/guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises during school activities. Accidents can happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial Health Care or employer group insurance plans. The Upper Grand District School Board is empowered under the Education Act to offer ...Read more about Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance »
Changing Pre-Registration Decision – Deadline Sunday Aug. 23 at 4pm
In light of recent updates with respect to reopening models and masks, parents/students in both elementary and secondary schools are being given the opportunity to change their original pre-registration decision regarding in-person or remote learning.
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Updated School Supplies 2020-2021
RECOMMENDED STUDENT SUPPLY LIST FOR 2020-2021 Kindergarten Grades 1-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 7-8 Hand Sanitizer Facemasks 2 Box of Kleenex Glue Stick Crayola markers (original colours) Crayons Pencils Erasers Bounce Back Scissors Change of clothes placed in a ziploc baggie to be kept in backpack. BEACH TOWEL IN ZIPLOC BAGGIE TO USE TO ...IMPORTANT: Reopening models for UGDSB schools posted online
The school board has posted information about the reopening models for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. The overviews contain important information including model structure for conventional and remote learning, sample schedules, remote learning expectations and more.
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Introducing back to school parent/guardian webinars
Parents/guardians, join our mental health clinicians as they discuss different issues and strategies to support your child’s return to school success.
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Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
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Reopening Schools: Parent Guide and Pre-Registration survey released
The school board has released a Parent Guide with information about the reopening of schools in September, and a Pre-Registration Survey for all UGDSB families. All students must pre-register for school by the August 14, 2020, deadline.
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Letter from the Minister of Education (July 30, 2020)
The Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, has written a letter to all Ontario parents/guardians regarding the province’s announcement on the reopening of schools in September.
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UGDSB seeking applicants for Police Presence in Schools Task Force
During the June 23 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees created a motion to create a Police Presence in Schools Task Force. As part of this task force, the UGDSB is seeking applications from community members and/or individuals.
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IMPORTANT: Parents and students asked to complete survey by July 10
The Upper Grand District School Board is asking all parents/guardians (K-12) and students in grades 7-12 to complete a survey regarding the fall restart of school.
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Letter from the Director to parents/guardians and students (June 26, 2020)
A letter to UGDSB parents/guardians and students as the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close.
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Feedback welcome on draft board Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public input on draft Policy 303 – Naming of Schools and Board Facilities.
End of Year Newsletter 2020
Newsletter 2020 It is common at this time of year to reflect on the school year, and look towards next year. The staff at Kortright would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of our amazing Kortright community! The connection between home and school ...UGDSB Gifted screening in fall 2020 postponed
Please note that CCAT screening for grade 3 students in the fall of 2020 will be postponed until 2021.
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Talking About Mental Health: Uncertainty, self care and community
In the June 2020 edition of Talking About Mental Health, we discuss tolerating uncertainty, supporting anxious kids, self care and compassion, and community connections.
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Summer supports available for students with mental health needs, special education needs
The UGDSB is providing a number of supports for students and families throughout the summer of 2020, including mental health supports, supports for students with Autism and transition supports for students with complex special education needs or mental health needs.
Grade 8 Students and Parents
Grade 8’s! Come to the front of the school on Monday June 22nd anytime between 1pm - 3pm to pick up some important things. Do not come in groups and students must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone is expected to maintain social distance. Please keep your drop in brief. If ...Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students
As we move into the summer months we want to encourage students to consider safe options to obtain your community hours.
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Taking action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work
As an educational community we have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it.
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