News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
WHY survey
Dear Parent(s)/ Guardian(s),
In February, Upper Grand District School Board, is collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
If you did not complete the WHY Survey in November, and would like to complete the WHY Survey as a parent/ guardian, please click on this link is.gd/2024parentwhy.
The WHY Survey has been translated into Amharic, Arabic, Filipino/ Tagalog, Hindi, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Tigrinya, Urdu, and Vietnamese. If you require a translated video walkthrough, please click on this link to access these videos. Google doc translations can be found here.
Lost Items of Clothing
Please refer to our “Virtual Lost & Found” page (button top right home page) for items that are looking for a home.
Summer Literacy and Numeracy Support Program Grade 6, 7 & 8
Registration is open for any students looking for the 8 day non-credit skills improvement summer program. There is an information flyer attached as well as the link to the registration form. https://forms.gle/KRaHUWMhHfpGZjC66 Any questions, please reach out to Pam Eurig – Vice Principal – ...Tick Information
A few of you have asked about Tick information to share with families who may be inquiring this time of year. The memo below and links from Public Health may be helpful if you are looking for information. Please feel free to share with your community as ...
Every Day Counts!
Every Day Counts! Student Support Week 4: dians This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked. Be consistent! Don't give up. And know that there are ...Scholastic Book Fair
Dear P.P.S.Families, The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Palmerston, Public School! From Monday, April 29th to Friday, May 3rd, discover new and bestselling titles coming right to our school. Bonus: Every purchase supports our school and helps to keep kids reading! Monday, April ...Every Day Counts!
Every Day Counts! Student Support Week 2: We are continuing to share information to help families support their child’s attendance at school. Below are some tips you can try that involve the routines and the environment at home. Practice consistent bedtime and morning routines with ...Tick Information
TICK INFORMATION A few of you have asked about Tick information to share with families who may be inquiring this time of year. The memo below and links from Public Health may be helpful if you are looking for information. Please feel free to share with your community ...Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that ...
Parent Presentation – Nurturing Your Child’s Emotional Well-Being
All parents are welcome to attend this wonderful presentation hosted by Minto Clifford PS.
Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”
The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, ...
Professional Activity Day Description – April 8, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: April 8, 2024
Length: Full Day
Topics:
Elementary Topic AM: Mathematics Elementary Topic PM: Mental Health and Well-Being Secondary Topic AM: Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence ...
UGDSB introducing new grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules to support student mental health and well-being
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board will be delivering modules to grade 7/8 students to enhance mental health literacy.
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education introduced a series of modules to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within the grades ...
CPF Canadian Parents for French
We are pleased to say that our PPS chapter of CPF (Canadian Parents for French) is FINALLY back and having our first in-person meeting post-Covid! We will be meeting on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 pm in ...Revised School Calendar (Solar Eclipse)
Please see the link here for the revised Elementary Cycle Day calendar to reflect the PA day move to Monday, April 8th. The changes impact cycle days from April 9th to April 19 ...Report Cards
Report cards are available for parents to view/download. If you run into any difficulties, please contact us at the school. We believe the issue with some SK reports has been resolved.Provide your input on the 2024-25 School Year Calendars
Planning for the next school year has begun and the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendars.
Each year, the UGDSB’s School Year Calendar Committee submits draft calendars for the upcoming school year to the Ministry. Once ...
Remote Learning Pre-Registration for the 2024-2025 school year
During the 2023-2024 school year, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), in partnership with Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) worked together to provide remote learning for elementary students. While we believe that in-person learning best supports students, we recognize that some families may want their child to learn remotely, due to their unique circumstances.
