News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public feedback on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools. The deadline to provide feedback is January 19 at 4pm.
Important changes on bus cancellation days and inclement weather days in the UGDSB
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, there are changes to bus cancellation and inclement weather days in the Upper Grand District School Board in the 2020-21 school year.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health letter to the community
Dr. Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has shared a letter with important information for the community regarding COVID-19.
Letter from the Director: Elementary school staffing and organization
This letter is to provide all parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board with information on changes required in our elementary schools following the survey that allowed students to switch between in-person and remote learning.
Remembrance Day Presentation
Good Morning, We want to share with you the Remembrance Day Presentation created by Mrs. Jordan's grade 7/ 8 class. This presentation was shared virtually with all of our classes today. Please click the link below to view the presentation. https://vimeo.com/ugstream/review/477638928/5ab18c31ebNovember Parent Council Meeting
Just a reminder that our next Parent Council Meeting will be on Wednesday November 11th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be virtual, the link is provided. https://meet.google.com/ynq-xqxd-pfk?hs=122&authuser=0 I have also included attachments to the agenda and to the pervious Council minutes. Looking forward to seeing you virtually on Wednesday. LESPC ...UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in ...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.
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.
Laurelwoods Virtual School Open House
You are invited to follow the link to visit our Laurelwoods Virtual Open House and discover some of the things that have been happening in the building! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JBTzzAspGyTCwuREEsqo7-4g0foublQSg9lW2EHPXFU/edit?usp=sharingProvide 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.
