News
Summer 2024
A message from the staff at Maryborough P.S. :
We wish you all a safe and fun summer! Enjoy! And we will see you in September!
Report Cards
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
As you know, Term 2 Report Cards will be available online Tuesday June 25th, 2024, at the Parent/Guardian Portal here:
https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/maryb/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=P .
There is also a letter coming home explaining how to provide feedback. Instead of asking each family to print out the …
Year End Trip – Important Information
This is a reminder that any volunteer driving to African Lion Safari must have the Personal Vehicle form in by tomorrow, Thursday, June 20th, in order to be counted in our numbers. African Lion Safari’s policy is that failure to do so may result in denial of entry or requirement to pay regular admission …
Lunch Hour Supervisor Position
We are beginning the process of looking for a new lunch hour supervisor for next year. The position will require a commitment of two hours daily (10:30 – 11:30 and 1:00 – 2:00), 5 days per week, not including holidays and PD days. The hiring process is done centrally by the UGDSB. …
Celebrating Pride Month in the UGDSB
June is Pride Month, all schools in the UGDSB raise the Pride Flag for the month of June to show our support and acceptance and to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Flying the Pride flag not only signals that our schools are committed to building safe spaces for everyone, it also aligns with …
Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: June 7, 2024
Length: Full Day
Topic AM: Curriculum
Topic PM: Report Card Writing
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Description:
Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements.
Elementary
Morning (150 mins) – …
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UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change)
Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change)
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BOOK FAIR is coming to Maryborough!
We will be holding a Scholastic book fair from May 21 to 24! On Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, the book fair will be open at designated recesses for students to make purchases. If you would rather shop with your child, stop by on Thursday, May 23 between 3:45pm and 4:45pm. …
End of May Reminders
End of May Reminders
Pizza, subs , and milk are finished end of May. Any unused milk cards will still be honoured until used up. Tomorrow is our May Colour House Day. Please keep an eye on our web site calendar. The remainder of May and June is very busy and very exciting!
Jump Rope For Heart
Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year! Our students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke. Our event day is Wednesday June 12th, however we will be kicking off Jump Rope …
Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions …
Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that can make school attendance …
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Year End School Wide Trip
We are in the process of planning our year end school wide trip. We are currently booked to visit African Lion Safari Monday June 24th. We are interested in surveying our school community to determine interest amongst parents and guardians to join us. If you are interested in joining us please take …
School Council – Fresh Box Fundraiser
School Council – Fresh Box Fundraiser opens on SchoolCash.net March 28 to April 11. Friends and family can also order through the provided link.
The customer information form must be completed and returned to Maryborough P.S.by April 12th. This information is used to deliver your order to your home.
Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”
The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, where there will be …
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