INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to forecasted inclement weather for Wednesday Feb. 12, all Community Use of School Facilities is cancelled for this afternoon/evening.
We are currently investigating a persistent issue regarding ConnectED accounts, affecting all student and parent accounts. The system is currently unavailable. We are actively working to resolve these issues.
Important Updates on Our School Website
Dear Paisley Road Families,
We have some important updates to share with you! Please visit our school website at https://uppergranddsbon.sites.thrillshare.ca/o/prps to find information about:
Accessing Report Cards this Week
Family Day Holiday Details
Red, White, and Pink Spirit Day Fun on February 14th!
Thank you for staying connected and engaged with our school community.
Accessing Student Report Cards
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, your child's report card will be available electronically via the Parent Portal. Please access the UGDSB website -ConnectEd for Parents for detailed instructions on how to access your child's report cards.
Students’ strengths and next steps are included on the report cards. Supporting your child in developing good work habits, helping your child to follow the suggested next steps, keeping in touch with your child’s teacher and staying informed about your child’s progress will all contribute to his or her success.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open. Please note that the Transportation website is having technical difficulties. To confirm - buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4, but schools remain open.
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.
Dear Paisley Families,
Winter is certainly upon us, and it’s chilly out there! Please ensure your child is dressed warmly for outdoor activities.
As we wrap up Term 1 of the school year, we look forward to the many learning opportunities ahead. February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Canadians and reflect on the stories, experiences, and contributions of Canada’s Black community. While Black history is integrated into learning throughout the year, this month offers a special opportunity for focused engagement and celebration.
Be sure to check out our website to find out more information about what’s happening this month at Paisley.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warmly,
Ms. Anderson
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.
SUBWAY SUBS! ORDER NOW!
New to Paisley will be the ability for families to order subs from Subway. This is a trial and our turnaround time is tight. Subs may be ordered through Cash Online beginning today until the end of day on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Subs will be served on a 6" bun on Mondays during 2nd nutrition break for the month of February.
Order dates for February 2025 = 3rd/10th/24th. Subs are $6.00 each and would total $18.00 for the month of February.
Please customize your sub in School Cash Online.
If your child is absent, we will kindly consider this a donation to this fundraising event. The funds for this event will go toward supporting school-wide projects.
Subs will not be saved and refunds will not be given.
ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, January 30, 2025
*No late orders can be accepted with no exceptions.
Thank you for your understanding.
Ensuring a Smooth School Day for All
At Paisley Road P.S., we are committed to maintaining a productive and disruption-free environment for all students. To help us achieve this, we kindly remind parents and guardians to notify their child’s teacher in advance if they plan to pick up their child before the end of the school day.
Advance notice allows our office staff to operate efficiently and ensures classroom learning remains uninterrupted. Please send a note or email to let your child’s teacher know the pickup time and reason as early as possible.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and organized school environment. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning and the school community!
Important Update: Planning for the Upcoming School Year
Dear Paisley Road Families,
As we begin the staffing process for the upcoming school year, it is important for us to know if there will be any changes in your child’s enrollment. If your family is planning to move, or if your child will be attending a different school next year, we kindly ask that you notify us as soon as possible.
This information helps us ensure accurate planning and staffing to best support all of our students.
Please contact the school office at 519 822-0675 or send an email to carla.anderson@ugdsb.on.ca to share any updates about your child’s plans for the next school year.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we work together to plan for another successful year at Paisley Road P.S.!
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
Message to Parents – Drop-off & Pick-up Reminder
Dear Paisley Road Families,
A friendly reminder that the "Kiss and Drop" area at the top of the hill is available at all times for student drop-off and pick-up. Please note that for the safety of all students, no entry to the school parking lot is permitted after 8:30 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m. Please follow the sign posted at the entry to the school.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our students safe!
Paisley Families, please ensure that all immunization records or valid exemptions have been submitted to WDGPH.
• To report immunizations to WDGPH:
Online: www.immunizewdg.ca
You can also view current, overdue and upcoming immunizations
Email: Send copy to vaccine.records@wdgpublichealth.ca
Call: 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006
• If you have questions about immunizations, call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033
Dear Families and Students,
I hope you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed time with loved ones. We are excited to welcome everyone back to school on Monday, January 6th!
Please note that Kindergarten Registration begins on Tuesday, January 7th. If you have a child ready to start school, or know someone in the community who does, we encourage you to come by the school office for more information.
Looking forward to a great start to the new year!
Warm regards,
Carla Anderson
Principal
Paisley families!
This is a messge from your school. It' s hard to believe we've already begun the month of November! We look forward to connecting with you during Parent-Teacher Interviews and sharing your child's progress. As a reminder, we keep our school website updated on an ongoing basis with all the letest school news and events. We encourage you to visit regularly to stay informed about what's happening at school. Additionally, for quick access to school updates, you can download the UGConnect App. This app brings school news, calendar events, and important information right to your fingertips. Thank you for staying engaged with our school community.
