News & Announcements
Important information on Reopening Schools & COVID-19
Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
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Anti-Racism Resources
Did you know that we have anti-racism resources for parents/guardians available on the board website? Please check out the ‘Anti-Racism Parent Resources’ section of the board’s Equity webpage, at www.ugdsb.ca/equity.
Racism, anti-Black racism, privilege, power, discrimination, bias and oppression are all topics that students are seeing and hearing in ...
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
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Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
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Public Health Ontario Fact Sheets
How to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if you develop symptoms
Self-isolation: Guide for caregivers, household members and close contacts
Rowan’s Law Day and Orange Shirt Day – Sept. 30, 2020
Mitchell Woods will be recognizing Rowan's Law Day and Orange Shirt day on Wednesday, September 30. Students are encouraged to wear purple (Rowan's Law Day) and/or orange (Orange Shirt Day) to show their support for these causes. For more information on Rowan's Law: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety For more information on Orange Shirt Day: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ ...Read more about Rowan’s Law Day and Orange Shirt Day – Sept. 30, 2020 »
UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
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Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
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We’re recruiting for a crossing guard at Willow Rd at Bonar Place
A regular adult school crossing guard is needed for the afternoon shift at Mitchell Wood Public School. The shift is from 3:10-3:35 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays and P.D. days). Adult guards are paid for a full hour per shift. The hourly rate is $15.00. Training and equipment is ...Read more about We’re recruiting for a crossing guard at Willow Rd at Bonar Place »
New COVID Self-Assessment Tool
Public Health has developed a new screening tool to help families decide whether or not their children should be sent to school or not if they are ill. Please click on the link to access the new tool. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
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