News
Summer Break!
Please enjoy a safe and happy summer! The office will re opeon on August 26, 2024. If you need to contact someone prior to this, please call the Upper Grand District School Board at 519 820-4420 or email at [email protected]
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 or exercising outdoors.
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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 many students in our …
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 addresses the registration process …
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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.
During June and throughout …
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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
Morning (150 mins) – …
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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)
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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.
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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.
UGDSB 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
Mental …
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 for all applicable information …
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 at home! Each participant …
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 with all teachers’ unions …
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 – Continuing Education ( …
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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!
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 …