JD Three - Week of December 2 - 6
Food Drive - The JDH food drive is underway. We are motivated to reach our goal of 5000 items! If you know of any local businesses that would like to make a larger donation, we will recognize them on the Wall of Fame. School cash online is open for monetary donations as well.
Fluoride Varnish - Fluoride Varnish will be offered to all students December 12th. You will need to register your child(ren) if you would like them to receive fluoride treatment.
UGDSB UG Connect App - We have a refreshed UGDSB mobile app. The app allows users to follow the news feed and events calendars of the UGDSB and whatever schools users select to follow. Users can also sign up to receive push notifications from the UGDSB and selected schools. Download the new app today!
Check out December's Hot Lunch Schedule
JD Three - Week of November 25-29
Spirit Wear - We have some exciting news! We will now be offering JD Spirit Wear. New this year, you can order online at any time throughout the year. Simply go to the website, pick your spirit wear, checkout and it will be delivered to the school a few weeks later. Looking to purchase spirit wear as a Christmas gift? Order before December 8th to guarantee delivery before Christmas. Let your child’s teacher know if you would like their order to be kept secret ;)
Size samples will be available in the foyer during parent teacher interviews
Click the Spirit Wear link on our website!
PA Day - No school Friday November 29th
Parent Teacher Interviews - You can still sign up for Parent Teacher Interviews until November 26th. Interviews will occur Thursday evening and Friday during the PA Day.
JD Three - Week of November 18 - 22
Parent Teacher Interviews - Last day to sign up for parent teacher interviews is Nov. 26th.
You’ll need:
1) your child’s OEN (it is on the top of all your child’s progress report or previous report cards).
2) their birthdate
Here is the login link: https://webapp.ugdsb.on.ca/pti/Account/Login.
This link can also be found on our JD Hogarth website under “Quick Links”.
Candle Fundraiser - Violet and Ash Candle fundraiser ends Sunday November 17th. Get your last minute orders in this weekend!
Spirit Day - Friday, November 22nd is comfy cozy day.
Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news
updates. It's everything Upper Grand DSB, in your pocket. If
you haven't already, download the app!
Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln
Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
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
Attention Grade 7-12 families, important information about myBlueprint!
The myBlueprint Parent/Guardian Information Night is scheduled for November 6, from 7-8pm. It will be hosted by UGDSB and myBlueprint’s Brad Booker. This night will discuss how parents/guardians can get their own accounts, as well as some of the key tools they can use to support conversations with their child(ren). To sign up for this information night please visit: https://shorturl.at/euQZ8
MyBlueprint is a comprehensive digital Career/Life planning tool that can be accessed by students anytime, anywhere for personal inquiry, career exploration, post-secondary planning, goal setting, and financial planning, and documenting their learning to share with teachers, peers, parents, and/or future employers.
We are loving our new app! Access documents, news
updates, and even emergency notifications, right from
your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln
Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
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!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Upper Grand
DSB! It's everything Upper Grand DSB, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln
Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
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
Today is all about collaboration. What are some of the ways you positively collaborate with your peers at school? Let us know using #MHUG
A message from WDG Public Health:
Did you know that all children (0-19 years old) are eligible for a FREE eye exam through OHIP? Contact WDGPH to see if you qualify for the Sight for Success subsidy. Learn more at http://wdgpublichealth.ca/vision-health or call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
