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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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PA Day January 26
There is a PA Day on Janaury 26, 2024 for UGDSB schools.
CMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board and several other community partners, is pleased to announce part two of the Understanding Human Trafficking series.
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Parent Workshop Opportunity
The board is offering an AHST (Anti Human Sex Trafficking) Workshop for parents. Please see the attached poster for information on signing up.
Strengths to Grow: Invitation to Parents & Guardians
Parents and guardians of elementary school children are invited to participate in the Strengths to Grow research study. This approved brief study is entirely online and can be completed at any time. Participants will complete two 10-minute surveys and the 30-minute Strengths to Grow program which helps parents …
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JK Registration 2024/2025 School Year
Get Ready for School! Kindergarten Registration January 9-26, 2024.
How to Register:
Pre-register online at www.ugdsb/Kindergarten
Once the pre-registration has been successfully submitted, make an appointment at the school to show the required documents.
If applying to French Immersion, you must complete the application process, including submission of all required documents by 4:00 p.m. on …
Kindergarten Registration is fast approaching – Here’s what you need to know
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens January 9, 2024. The French Immersion on-time application window for registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open from January 9 to January 26 at 4:00 pm.
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Food Drive – December 4th to 8th
Palmerston Public School will be hosting a Food Drive on the week of December 4th. All donations will be going to the Palmerston Food Bank. The following are items that are the most sought-after items:
Canned goods (beans, soups, and stews)
Canned meats and fish
Infant foods and baby formula
Canned vegetables and fruit
Bathroom tissue and diapers
Personal …
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.
Progress Reports – Available for download now.
Please contact your child’s teacher if you are having difficulties accessing reports.
Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth
All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, and school staff about youth health and well-being. These surveys will identify issues that could …
It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures
BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS:
In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff who can get there safely.
If parents/guardians do not feel it is safe to bring their child/ren to school, the decision to keep their child/ren home is theirs to make. Just be sure to let your child’s school know …
Professional Activity Day Description – Nov. 24, 2023
Date: November 24, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topics:
Elementary Topic: Parent-Guardian / Teacher Interviews
Secondary Topic 1: AM – Curriculum PD and Workshops
Secondary Topic 2: PM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training as per the Collective Agreement
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description:
Elementary Staff will spend the full day communicating with parents/guardians about student progress after the Progress Reports go …
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Spirit Wear!
Get some awesome Palmerston gear!
Order your school apparel online @ www.schooltee.com.
Access Code: PSTO.PAL
WHY survey
September 28, 2023
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has partnered with Upper Grand District School Board to conduct a survey in your child’s school. All students in Grades 4 through 12 will be asked to complete this survey. Completion of the survey is not required for your child’s …
Attendance Support
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 you need them. “Put on your own …
2023 Poinsettia Fundraiser
School Council is hosting a fundraiser this year to raise money towards “Phase 2” of the Creative Playground at Palmerston Public School.
Order sheets will be coming home shortly to families offering various colours, sizes and arrangements of poinsettias. Orders are due to the school no …