The UGDSB is proud to celebrate Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month this February! 🎉 Throughout the month, students and staff will engage in inspiring speaker panels, school-wide assemblies, and student-led initiatives that highlight Black history, excellence, and joy. From renowned storytellers and motivational speakers to Pan-African flag-raising ceremonies and curriculum highlights, UGDSB is committed to recognizing and uplifting Black voices not just in February, but all year round.

Attention Parents/Caregivers: Immunization notices have been sent for elementary students who do not have up-to-date immunization records. To get missing vaccines listed in the notice, you can book an appointment with your healthcare provider or with Public Health at wdgpublichealth.ca/appointments. To check or update your child's immunization record, visit immunizewdg.ca. Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/vaccination for more information about receiving a notice.

The February Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about: Student immunization notices from Public Health; Feedback sought on the UGDSB’s draft Accessibility policy; And more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK = https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter

🚀 Beyond Borders students just made history! The Redefine Gala raised a record $176,000 for local charities, proving the power of youth leadership & community engagement. 💡💙 👏 Huge congratulations to the students & supporters!

This winter, don’t hibernate, celebrate! #WinterWalkandWheelDay is happening February 5th but schools and families can celebrate ALL month long by walking or wheeling part or all of your route to school. Students who are bused can celebrate walking at school! Find activities and resources here https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winter-walk-day/

This month, the Wellness Works Committee is focusing on self compassion. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7374

School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week runs from June 2 - 6, 2025, and students across Ontario can enter a drawing contest to express their gratitude and celebrate. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7539

NOTICE: Brisbane PS will be open to staff and students on Monday, February 3.

Kindergarten registration for French Immersion closes at 4 p.m. Friday, January 31. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

Friday, January 31 is the last day to take the Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey for September 2025 at schools that do not currently offer a BASP. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnlkODrILyTO7N0XjcvfKf-DFjCDnCbJatmWKYWgi8sspHBA/viewform

SCHOOL CLOSURE: Brisbane PS is closed to staff and students Friday, January 31 due to a broken water pipe. Teaching staff will post learning activities on Google Classroom where possible later today.

A reminder that new Out of Area/Out of District (OOA/OOD) registrations must be completed by this Friday (January 31, 2025): https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6437

REMINDER: French Immersion kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year closes on Friday, January 31 at 4 p.m. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten

A reminder that schools in North Wellington and Dufferin are CLOSED to staff and students today. To see the list of schools that are CLOSED today, please see here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7405

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - WED. JAN. 29: Schools in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin) are CLOSED to students and staff. Schools in Zones 1 and 2 are open as normal today.

Tuesday Jan. 28: Due to bus cancellations today in Zones 3 and 4, the exam schedule for secondary schools in those zones have been bumped by one day.

Due to inclement weather, all Community Use of School Facilities in Zones 3 and 4 have been cancelled for Monday January 27, 2025.

The UGDSB Before and/or After School Program (BASP) survey closes on Friday, Jan. 31. This survey is intended to gather information about the number of children who need before and/or after school care for September 2025 at schools that do not currently offer a BASP. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnlkODrILyTO7N0XjcvfKf-DFjCDnCbJatmWKYWgi8sspHBA/viewform

A reminder that new Out of Area/Out of District (OOA/OOD) registrations must be completed by this Friday (January 31, 2025): https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6437

Due to bus cancellations today in Zones 3 and 4, the exam schedule for secondary schools in those zones have been bumped by one day.