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.
MAPS Weekly Update [April 5 to 9]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on the attachment for this week's parent newsletter. Newsletter - April 5 To 9
#UGUmbrella – This April we are looking at Intrinsic Motivation
April’s Umbrella Project theme is “Intrinsic Motivation.” For those who are unsure exactly what that means, intrinsic motivation is the act of doing something without an external reward.
MAPS Weekly Update [March 29 to April 2]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on the attachment for this week's parent newsletter. Parent Weekly March 29 To April 2
Information about elementary graduation celebrations
Due to on-going COVID-19 restrictions around large gatherings and physical distancing, UGDSB elementary schools will not be able to hold traditional in-person graduation ceremonies this spring. This includes both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
Recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge
This year, Upper Grand DSB board and school staff groups have continued organizing and participating in book studies, focusing on furthering learning in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Here are some ideas for recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge.
Policy feedback opportunity: Indigenous Education
The following new draft policy has been released for public consultation, and feedback from the public is welcome on the draft documents: Policy 519 – Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).
MAPS Weekly Update [March 22 to 26]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on the attachment for this week's parent newsletter. Parent Weekly March 22 To 26 (2)
MAPS Weekly Update [March 15 to 19]
Dear MAPS families: Please click on the attachment for this week's parent newsletter. Parent Newsletter March 15 To 19
