Don't forget that Pine River Institute's Centre for Family Initiatives Positive Parenting Webinar Series starts this October. Learn more about the October 24 webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m4vil6M0S2KM3Oet8blBJg#/registration
The province has released the 2023-24 EQAO results, and the Upper Grand District School Board continues to make achievement gains in math and literacy, while continuing to outperform the provincial results. Check out the board website for more!
The October Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about: Wellness Works: Building Relationships; Cyber Awareness Month; Walk/Roll to School Month; AI @ UGDSB, and more!
We’re looking forward to a great month ahead!
LINK = https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/communications/communications-newsletter/
October is #IWALK/IWHEEL (International Walk to School) Month, when students around the globe participate in walk-to-school events and celebrate commuting on foot. Support the movement by encouraging walking in your school community!
Meeting more potential employees! At the KW Job Fair and Partners 4 Employment Job Fair!
September 25 is Rowan's Law Day. Let us know how you are marking Rowan’s Law Day and raising concussion awareness by using #RowansLawDay Learn more:
Over the next few weeks, UGDSB schools will be participating in the annual Terry Fox School Run day, to raise funds for cancer research. Let's go UG!
As we reflect on the start of the school year, we want to know. What are some of the things you learned about yourself over the past few weeks? Let us know using #MHUG
Today is all about collaboration. What are some of the ways you positively collaborate with your peers at school? Let us know using #MHUG
A message from WDG Public Health:
Did you know that all children (0-19 years old) are eligible for a FREE eye exam through OHIP? Contact WDGPH to see if you qualify for the Sight for Success subsidy. Learn more at http://wdgpublichealth.ca/vision-health or call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
A sense of community provides a feeling of belonging. Let’s reflect today on the communities we belong to and how we bring value to every one of them. #MHUG
Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. This year the theme is Everyone Plays a Part. If you’re wearing red or red shoes today, let us know using #RedShoesRock.
The Upper Grand District School Board and WCDSB in partnership with
Pine River Institute, will be hosting five webinars. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UGDSB-and-WCDSB-Parenting-Webinars-Flyer.pdf
Your identity makes you, YOU! What are some of the amazing things about you that make you who you are? Let us know using #MHUG
Happy first day of school UG students! We're so excited to welcome you back!
A message from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health:
Did you know that all children (0-19 years old) are eligible for a FREE eye exam every 12 months through OHIP? Learn more including Sight for Success subsidy info at http://wdgpublichealth.ca/vision-health or call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
We are so happy to hear that UGDSB alum and star wheelchair basketball player Pat Anderson will be one of Canada's flag bearers at the Paralympics! Pat has made such an impression on hundreds of students in the UGDSB through his Wheelchair Basketball Program in schools. #UGProud
Today is the day – Elementary Registration Day! If you’re new to the UGDSB, you can register your child(ren) today between 1:00-4:00pm. For more information, visit: https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/admission-registration/ #UGRegistration
Thank you to Kieran, Frank and Sean, from the band EYE45 (and former and current Westside SS students!) for kicking off the morning at the System Leaders' Conference! #UGProud
The 1st day of school is fast approaching! If you’re new to our board, you can register your child(ren) for school on Elementary Registration Day which is August 27th from 1:00-4:00pm. For more information about how to register, visit: www.ugdsb.ca/registration #UGRegistration
