Parents/Guardians are invited to register for January webinar on School Avoidance. You can register through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m4vil6M0S2KM3Oet8blBJg#/registration

ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033

From all the staff here at Brant Avenue PS, we hope everyone had a safe and joyful winter break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back at 8:45 am on January 6th, 2025!
anuary 7th is when Junior Kindergarten Registration starts for this coming September. If your child was born in 2021, you will be registering for JK this coming January. If you know someone in our community with a 2021 baby, please let them know about registration dates. More information about the Kindergarten Program in Upper Grand can be found here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/kindergarten-home
Our next School Council Meeting is Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 in the school library and also virtually on Google Meet. All Brant Ave PS parents and caregivers are welcome!
Brant Family Weekly Dec 13-20
Spirit Week Dec 16 - 20
Monday Favourite hat, hair accessory or sock day
Tuesday - Favourite sweater, shirt or sweat pants
Wednesday - Dress for the Winter Showcase
Thursday - Grinch Day
Friday - Pajamas or Comfy Cozy Day
Winter Showcase is Wednesday December 18
KA/KB is at 2:30
Grades 1-6 is 6pm
Popcorn sales are Thursday’s at 2nd break for $2
Winter Holidays start December 23 - January 3
Back to school Monday January 6th
See you in the new year!
A few of our classes have had lice cases. In the winter, our hats are close to each other on the coat racks. We also ask that children not wear each other’s hats or scarves, to help minimize the spread. If your child has lice, please let the office know right away. Then, we send a letter home to their classmates so families can do a head check. We have lice treatment kits available at the office if cost is an issue. Thank you!
Opt-In to the Fluoride Varnish happening for the whole school on Wednesday November 20th. Click this link to opt-in https://survey.wdgpublichealth.ca/surveys/?s=48TARLMKPYFP88XF

Brant Family Weekly Nov 11 - Nov 15
Pizza Orders are DUE THIS Wednesday November 13th.
ALSO
Spirit Wear is DUE that day as well!
Our flag is at half-mast today to recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day, which is Friday, November 8
Progress reports will be sent home as a paper copy and be available electronically on Wednesday, November 13th. Look for information about how to sign up for Family-Teacher interviews to go home that day as well.
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Dear Brant families,
I wanted to make you aware of a minor situation that happened today.
Earlier this morning, we detected a smell in one of our classrooms. We relocated the class to the library while the classroom aired out and maintenance staff investigated.
Maintenance gave the all-clear that the room was fine to re-enter and our day continued as normal.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Thank you,
Ms. Jones
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The Upper Grand District School Board will begin exploring the possibility of expanding the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program in the district. Read more about it here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/5270
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A reminder that all UGDSB schools and offices will be closed on Monday October 14, 2024, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Have a great long weekend UG!
If you need more chocolate bars for the long weekend. Come into the school office and we can get you a box. Friday is that last day to take extra boxes home.
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October 5 is World Teachers' Day! Thank you to all the dedicated UGDSB teachers the work they do day in and day out with Upper Grand students.

Don't forget that Pine River Institute's Centre for Family Initiatives Positive Parenting Webinar Series starts this October. Learn more about the October 24 webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m4vil6M0S2KM3Oet8blBJg#/registration

The province has released the 2023-24 EQAO results, and the Upper Grand District School Board continues to make achievement gains in math and literacy, while continuing to outperform the provincial results. Check out the board website for more!

The October Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about: Wellness Works: Building Relationships; Cyber Awareness Month; Walk/Roll to School Month; AI @ UGDSB, and more!
We’re looking forward to a great month ahead!
LINK = https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/communications/communications-newsletter/

October is #IWALK/IWHEEL (International Walk to School) Month, when students around the globe participate in walk-to-school events and celebrate commuting on foot. Support the movement by encouraging walking in your school community!

September 25 is Rowan's Law Day. Let us know how you are marking Rowan’s Law Day and raising concussion awareness by using #RowansLawDay Learn more:

Over the next few weeks, UGDSB schools will be participating in the annual Terry Fox School Run day, to raise funds for cancer research. Let's go UG!

As we reflect on the start of the school year, we want to know. What are some of the things you learned about yourself over the past few weeks? Let us know using #MHUG

