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Summer Break!
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Heat warnings
Hot and humid conditions are expected next week. Hot and humid air can bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working ...SUMMER SNAX !
There is a wonderful new program rolling out in Centre and North Wellington this summer! The Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington, along with Centre Wellington Food Bank are getting together to supply sutdents this summer! When school is out for summer, so are the student nutrition programs that ...Admission & Registration policy feedback welcome
Policy 521 Admission and Registration - Public Consultation and Policy Feedback Public consultation on this new draft policy is now open. Feedback will be received until July 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Policy 521 Admission and Registration This new policy ...Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.
...Kindergarten Information Slideshow for Parents
Kindergarten Parent Night 2024 Thank you to everyone that came out to our Kindergarten information night. If you missed our night, please have a look at our slideshow. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Please just pop in or give us a call at the office. ...Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: June 7, 2024 Length: Full Day Topic AM: Curriculum Topic PM: Report Card Writing Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Description: Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements. Elementary ...UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change) Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change) ...Parent Conversation with Unlearn!
Parents and Guardians are invited to join Norwell School Council for a conversation with Unlearn! Where? Norwell District Secondary School When? Tuesday, May 28 Doors open at 6 pm with a Buffet-Style dinner. The presentation takes place from 7 - 8 pm FREE Babysitting Available! Scan the QR code to register. ...Do your children ride the bus? Check out the transportation newsletter!
The newsletter has lots of helpful information to plan for students transportation starting in fall 2024. STWDSTS 2024-2025 NEWSLETTER ENGLISH.pdfUGDSB May Newsletter
May Communications Newsletter The May Communications Newsletter is out! This is the monthly public-facing newsletter from the UGDSB’s communications department, so please feel free to share with your communities. In this month's issue we have information about: Every Day Counts! Student attendance tips ...First Rider Program
STWDSTS First Rider Program STWDSTS is pleased to announce its annual First Rider Program has been scheduled for Tuesday August 27, 2024. Online only registration will be open as of June 1 at the following link: https://stwdsts.ca/first-rider-program/ Please visit the above link ...Family Math Night
Please join us on Tuesday, May 14 from 6-7PM for Family Math Night! We will begin with a short presentation in the library, then families will have the opportunity to visit several stations around the school for more grade-specific resources, math games and ideas for supporting your child ...Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements ...