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.
Maryborough PS Information Update (May 15th)
Hello Everyone! Just a few updates to share: 1) A friendly reminder that Monday (May 18th) is a holiday (Victoria Day); therefore there will not be any materials for distance learning shared, but we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday. 2) Our Yearbook team has made the decision to proceed with ...MPS Staff Video Message (May 8th, 2020)
As Education & Mental Health week comes to a close, the MPS staff has prepared a video with some important messages from us to you. We truly miss seeing the members of our school community on a daily basis, but we know that people are continuing to care for one ...Education & Mental Health Week – A Summary (May 8th, 2020)
This week, we looked more closely at the Four M’s created by Doctor Sue Varma, as a way to boost our mental health. The ideas below are a recap of the key points that were shared this week on your child’s Google Classroom: Movement ...Education & Mental Health Week & Staff Message (May 4th, 2020)
Good Afternoon Everyone! May 4th to 8th is Education and Mental Health Week in UGDSB - see this WEBLINK for more information. This year’s theme is Together We Can. This week, we will focus on the Four M’s of Mental Health; a movement created by Dr. Sue Varma: ...Update regarding students’ belongings in schools
Please note that in order to adhere to the provincial school closures order and Public Health protocols around physical distancing, access to our schools is restricted.
Letter from the Minister of Education (April 28, 2020)
Parents and guardians are invited to read a letter from the Minister of Education, sent April 28, 2020.
Letter from the Director of Education (April 27, 2020)
Parents/guardians are asked to please read a letter from the Director of Education regarding the extension of the school closures and information from the Ministry regarding final grades.
Update to MPS Families (April 27th, 2020)
Hello Maryborough Families! This information was also sent out via the UGConnect app. Just a few informational pieces to share. Today, we launched our Maryborough PS Parent/Guardian Resources Google Classroom, which contains resources and videos to questions we've received so far, as well as links to UGDSB information. To access this ...Schools to remain closed until at least May 31, 2020
All publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19.
Learning at Home: Setting students up for success
To support families, the Upper Grand District School Board has put together some helpful tips for parents/guardians to set their child up for success.
April 24 PD Day is postponed
In light of the provincial closure of schools and the transition to distance learning, the UGDSB has decided to postpone the April 24 PD Day to a later date.
UGDSB launches parent website for supporting students with special education needs
The Upper Grand District School Board has launched a website for parents/guardians with resources and information to support students with special education needs.
Board Approves 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on April 14, 2020. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor ...Update on Out of Area applications
Due to the on-going school closures, we are asking that parents submit any outstanding Out of Area requests prior to the end of April.
Information Regarding Maryborough PS Refunds (April 14th, 2020)
Good Morning Everyone! Please see the information below regarding refunds at Maryborough PS. 1) SCA Meat Fundraiser (Harriston Packers, Elmira Poultry, MacMillans): If you paid for your fundraising order on SchoolCash, this money will be refunded through SchoolCash on Friday, April 17th, 2020. If your order was paid for using ...Distance learning tech support for parents and students
To assist our families with tech support related to distance learning, the Upper Grand District School Board has a Tech Help webpage for parents and students.
