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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 supports for parents if …
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 29th will be our …
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 your child.
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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 as needed.
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 can make school attendance …
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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, where there will be …
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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
Secondary Topic PM: Mental Health …
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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 7 and 8 Health …
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 the library at PPS. Any …
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 19th only. …
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 …
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 approved, these calendars are …
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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.
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Professional Activity Day Description – Jan. 26, 2024
Elementary Staff will spend the full day on Assessment and Evaluation that includes report card preparation/reporting of student achievement and learning skills, to be communicated with parents/guardians.
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