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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.
Province directs schools to shift to remote learning from January 5-17, 2022
On Monday January 3, 2022, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning from January 5 to at least January 17, 2022. Please read on for important information for families in the UGDSB.
Chromebook Request for Remote Learning Starting January 5th.
Dear Parents/Guardians: As you are aware, all Upper Grand schools will close to in-person learning and will shift to remote learning effective Wednesday January 5th. The remote learning period will last until January 17th, with the possibility of extension if needed. As has been past practice, families may request the use of ...Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022
Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022. There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.
Dec. 21, 2021 Positive COVID 19 Case Positive Case NO contact tracing/no further action required
Laurelwoods ELEMENTARY SCHOOl
374027 6th Line, Amaranth, ON L9W 0M6
Phone: 519-940-3666 Web Site: https://www.ugdsb.ca/laurel/
December 21, 2021 Dear Laurelwoods Families, ...COVID 19 Positive Cases December 20, 2021
School/Bus Case Information Letter School: Laurelwoods Elementary School Date: December 18, 2021 Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health is working to manage COVID-19 cases and contacts. WDG Public Health has notified the school of a COVID-19 exposure. Any individuals within the school that have been identified ...COVID Positive Case December 18, 2021
School/Bus Case Information Letter School: Laurelwoods Elementary School Date: December 18, 2021 Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health is working to manage COVID-19 cases and contacts. WDG Public Health has notified the school of a COVID-19 exposure. Any individuals within the school that have been identified as a close contact will receive an additional ...WDGPH has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Laurelwoods Elementary
Laurelwoods ELEMENTARY SCHOOl 374027 6th Line, Amaranth, ON L9W 0M6 Phone: 519-940-3666 Web Site: https://www.ugdsb.ca/laurel/ December 16, 2021 Dear Laurelwoods Families, We are writing to ...Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. We understand that there may be ...WDGPH has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Laurelwoods Elementary
Laurelwoods ELEMENTARY SCHOOl 374027 6th Line, Amaranth, ON L9W 0M6 Phone: 519-940-3666 Web Site: https://www.ugdsb.ca/laurel/ December 14, 2021 Dear Laurelwoods Families, We are writing to ...Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
