Provide your input on the draft School Year Calendars for the 2025-26 school year! Planning for the next school year has begun and we want your feedback! Staff, students and families in the Upper Grand are invited to take a few minutes to provide their input on the UGDSB’s draft 2025-2026 School Year Calendars via an anonymous online survey. To learn more and complete the survey, please visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7580.
Attention Parents/Caregivers: Immunization notices have been sent for elementary students who do not have up-to-date immunization records. To get missing vaccines listed in the notice, you can book an appointment with your healthcare provider or with Public Health at wdgpublichealth.ca/appointments. To check or update your child's immunization record, visit immunizewdg.ca. Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/vaccination for more information about receiving a notice.
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - WED. JAN. 29: Schools in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin) are CLOSED to students and staff. Schools in Zones 1 and 2 are open as normal today.
Food Donation - Everyone at JD Hogarth Public School wants to extend our heartfelt thanks to Steve Lund at Desjardins Insurance for their generous donation of snacks to our school’s snack program. Your support plays an important role in helping us ensure that our students have the nourishment they need to thrive throughout the day. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our community.
Student Author Alert! We’re thrilled to announce that our very own student, Brynn Law, has co-written a book with her Grandma! On Tuesday, January 28th, Brynn and her Grandma will present to our Grade 4-6 students in the gym. They’ll also bring 50 copies of their book, available for purchase at $10 each. Plus, they’re generously donating two copies to the Learning Commons so everyone will have a chance to enjoy their story. We can’t wait to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment with Brynn and her Grandma!
Outdoor Ed Funding We hope the intermediate students had a great time on the slopes yesterday! In an effort to keep costs down, the ski trip was supplemented by outdoor end funding.
All UGDSB families are advised to be prepared for cold weather tomorrow morning. Please dress accordingly and take precautions with the cold temperatures. Bus families are reminded to check the Transportation website in the morning for possible impacts to school transportation: https://stwdsts.ca/.
The UGDSB wants to remind families of some important deadlines that are approaching, including deadlines for Kindergarten Registration, Junior Kindergarten FI Registration and Out of Area/Out of District applications for next school year: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7231
Parents/guardians are invited to attend a free webinar on EQAO math assessments. EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7217
Beauty and the Beast Theatre Production
Our talented theatre group has been working tirelessly to bring Beauty and the Beast to life! Mark your calendars for the following showtimes:
Wednesday, February 26th: 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Thursday, February 27th: 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Friday, February 28th: 9:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Updated School Council Meeting Dates
The School Council dates have been updated for the remainder of the school year. Here are the new meeting dates:
Thursday, February 6, 2025 – Fundraising & Events
Thursday, April 3, 2025 – All Members
Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Fundraising & Events
Thursday, June 5, 2025 – All Members
All are welcome to attend. We look forward to your participation!
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is overflowing! To help us reunite items with their owners, please ensure all your child's belongings are clearly labeled. Thank you for your cooperation!
ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033
Holiday Activities - We have lots of exciting activities planned next week. Here is a summary:
December 17th - Intermediate Skating
December 17th - Holiday gift shop open for shopping
December 18th - Holiday gift shop open for shopping
December 19th - Festive Sweater Day and Holiday Assembly (see website for schedule)
December 20th - Sparkle and Shine Festive Colours, Intermediate Dance, Last day of School before Christmas Break.
Inclement Weather -
Bus Cancellation: If your child is a bus student but you decide to drive your child to school, please ensure you have end of day arrangements made BEFORE you come to school.
If your child is NOT a bus student but you decide to keep them home, you must call the school to report the absence.
School Closure: If schools are closed, all students will shift to remote learning where possible.
Dogs on the School Yard - This is a reminder that dogs should not be on school property at the beginning or end of day to ensure the safety of students and community members
As the break begins, we hope you have the chance to enjoy some special time with your family! This is a wonderful time to play in the snow (fingers crossed), laugh, and spend time with the people you love most. Have a fantastic break!
Candle Fundraiser - Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our Violet and Ash Candle Fundraiser. We expect the candles to arrive early next week. We will package them up and send them home as soon as possible.
Spirit Wear - Spirit Wear ordering is open and ongoing. 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 ;)
Holiday Gift Shop - The Holiday Gift Shop continues to collect items until Friday, December 13th. The gift shop will be open for purchases in the learning commons on December 17th and 18th for $2.00 an item. This is an opportunity for your child to SURPRISE a friend or family member with a personally selected gift. We will also gladly accept newspaper, gift wrap, gift bags and tape to help our Holiday Helpers with their gift wrapping.
Earth Rangers Assembly - On Tuesday, December 10th there will be an assembly for K-6 students run by the "Earth Rangers." The Earth Rangers School Assembly is an inspiring, interactive presentation featuring live animals, games and trivia, captivating video content, and two enthusiastic educators who not only teach kids about the environmental issues our planet is facing, but empower them to take action
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.
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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
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
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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!