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EQAO – Parent and Caregiver Information Session
EQAO WEBINAR FOR CAREGIVERS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
There is a FREE live webinar to learn about EQAO assessment results and Ontario’s large-scale assessment program at the elementary-school level.
March 28th @ 6:30pm
April 4th @ 12:00pm.
EQAO will review highlights from the …
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Exciting Fund Raising Update!
The Palmerston Public School Council is excited to share the news that we have been successful in our fundraising efforts for phase 1 of the new school playground. We would like to thank everyone for all your efforts to help us reach our goal and we can’t wait for the students to enjoy their new …
Ham & Cheese Croissant Day
Hello Families,
Hot lunch will be served today (Ham & Cheese Croissant). For those who paid for lunch and are not in attendance due to busses being cancelled, they may choose to donate the money to School Council or request a refund.
Thank you!
*UPDATED* Parent Volunteers – Important Information
Hello Families and Community Members,
Please find below the updated process required for volunteering in Upper Grand schools. This process must be completed in order to work in our school in a volunteer capacity, including supervising field trips, volunteering with our food programs, or helping in a classroom.
Volunteer Process:
Contact the school to obtain a …
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Registration for the 2023-2024 UGDSB Remote Program
The Upper Grand District School Board is looking forward to continuing to offer the Erin Public School Remote Program for the 2023-2024 school year. This program is an option for elementary students only. 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. The decision families make about remote learning vs. in-person learning for 2023-2024 will be for the entire school year, as movement between learning modes during the school year can cause disruptions for students, families, and classrooms.
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PPS Food Drive Thank You!
A special thank-you to all students and families who donated to our School Food Drive this past week. We were able to donate over 1400 items to the Palmerston Food Bank. Thank-you for your generosity!
PPS Food Drive Dec.5th-Dec.9th
Palmerston Public School will be hosting a Food Drive on the week of December 5th. All donations will be going to the Palmerston Food Bank. If you are able to donate, the following are items that are the most sought-after items:
Canned goods (beans, soups, and stews)
Canned meats and …
Inclement weather procedures for UGDSB schools
With winter weather here, now is a great time to review the Upper Grand District School Board’s procedures for Inclement Weather Days.
Updated information has been posted on the UGDSB website outlining the different procedures for bus cancellations, school closures due to inclement weather, and more.
LINK: UGDSB INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES
**A reminder to please follow our …
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Parent – Teacher Interviews: Online Booking System
You will need your child’s OEN to book an interview. The OEN is listed on the front page of your child’s Progress Report/Communication of Learning. The online system closes November 23rd at 11:00 pm.
If you are having difficulties, please contact your child’s teacher.
Progress Reports Ready For Downloading
Go to the UGDSB website
https://www.ugdsb.ca/
Under the Parent tab, select Report Cards.
Select our school.
Please call the office if you need support.
Upper Grand collaborates with organizations to provide tutoring supports
The Upper Grand District School Board in association with The Grove, TVOLearn, Streams Community Hub, Tutor Bright, and Reading Rocks is providing students at both the elementary and secondary levels with additional tutoring support and resources. These additional support and resources were made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education.
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Grad Wear (Grade 8’s Only) & Spirit Wear (All Grades)
We have school clothing available for purchase at the following site:
The site works in Chrome and Firefox only.
Our Access Code is: PSTO.PAL
The deadline for orders is November 16th.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Parents/Guardians invited to free webinar: Post-pandemic Mental Health
Parents/guardians are invited to join a free webinar in November on post-pandemic mental health.
Join Kevin Cameron as he shares information and strategies relating to post-pandemic mental health for adults and children.
A survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48 per cent) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened over the past two …
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Download school ventilation reports from the UGDSB website
The Upper Grand District School Board continues to make board and school-based ventilation reports available in the 2022-23 school year.
The board report and each school report is available for download on the UGDSB website at www.ugdsb.ca/ventilationreport.
To access a specific school report:
Download the full report (Microsoft Excel document)
Click on the tab …
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Parents/Guardians: The next North Wellington Hub meeting is November 3, 2022
Parents/caregivers with child/ren attending an Upper Grand District School Board school located in North Wellington are invited to join the North Wellington Hub. The next Hub meeting is November 3, 2022, at 7pm.
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Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today!
Everyone counts. Complete the Student Census today!
The “UGDSB Counts Student Census” launches today for all Upper Grand District School Board students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Participation in the Student Census will help the UGDSB make systemic changes that will create more equitable outcomes for all students.
The census is a confidential, voluntary survey for all students (K-12) …
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Wellness Works: Welcome Back!
The Upper Grand District School Board is continuing with the Wellness Works monthly themes across all grades in the 2022-2023 school year. For September we are once again bringing our collective focus to the theme of: WELCOME, CONNECTION and BELONGING.
New School and Child Care Screening Tool is available online
The Ministry of Health and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health have provided a new “School and Child Care” screening tool. It is recommended that students/children and visitors continue to self-screen for illness every day before attending school or child care using this updated Screening Tool.
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Back to School! Information for students and families
It’s back to school season! We are excited to welcome and welcome back all students and families to the Upper Grand. To help make the transition back to school smoother for our students and families, we are sharing a website with information about back to school.
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Register your child for school on August 30
On August 30, 2022 from 1 PM to 4 PM, registration will open online for parents and guardians to register their child to their home elementary school.
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