Student Insurance
If an accident happens, is your child covered? Parents/guardians can purchase Student Accident Insurance directly through either of these providers:
www.insuremykids.com or call toll free 1-800-463-5437
www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com or call toll free 1-833-560-0527.
For more information visit the board website: Accident Insurance | Upper Grand District School Board
Spread the word - Book Sale November 13 & 14
Community members, family members, and everyone is welcome. We will have books for adults, children, and puzzles and games. Invite folks from your network - the more people come, the more books we can sell!
School council is looking for donations for our fundraising book sale on November 13th-14th! We are accepting donations of new or used books and puzzles for any age and any topic. Donations can be dropped off at the office.
We are also looking for volunteers for the book sale. If you are interested in helping, please send an email to alyssa@ugdsb.on.ca
We appreciate all your support!
IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
If your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), a digital copy is now available online. Information about how to access the document was sent home with your child this week.
Digital IEP Access for Parents/Guardians on the UGDSB Family Portal:
IEPs will be available for access as of October 20, 2026 through the UGDSB Family Portal
An instruction doc specific to accessing IEPs has been developed to guide Parents/Guardians through the initial setup of their UGDSB Family Portal account and accessing IEPs.
PD Day Info
Monday, October 26th is a PD Day, there is no school for students.
In the morning, staff will be working on Curriculum Implementation (150 minutes) inclusive of: Literacy, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
. In the afternoon, staff will be given time to work on Progress Report Cards (per collective agreements).
October 30th Spirit/Halloween Day
On October 30th, students may choose to wear their everyday clothes, to wear black/orange/fall colours, or to dress in a costume.
Costumes need to follow the UGDSB dress code and code of conduct (appropriate for school; not representative of another culture/religious beliefs/gender/socioeconomic status; no weapons or violent references); needs to be safe (i.e., not a tripping hazard, use face paint or make up instead of a mask); props/accessories need to be left at home so they are not lost or left at school)
Halloween Dance
On Friday October 30th, Student Council will be hosting a Halloween Dance for the school in the gym. Classes will be brought down by their teachers at their designated time throughout the day. Glow sticks will be available for purchase for $1. Please bring cash if your student wishes to purchase one.
Celebrated ECE’s - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
ECEs support families, help children become positive members of society, and have a long-lasting impact on their lives. We are so lucky to have Ms. Zorzi as part of our Brant Bears Community helping and supporting our students! Thank you Ms. Zorzi!
DATES TO NOTE:
Monday, October 26th - P.A. Day - No school for students
Monday, October 26th - Spirit Wear orders are due - No late orders will be accepted.
Friday October 30th - Spirit/Halloween Day & Halloween Dance - dress in your costume or black & orange!
We’d like to recognize these special days being observed in our school and local community:
October 26 - Municipal Election Day
October 31 - Samhain - Wicca
November 1 - Clocks go back 1 hour