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Update on retrieving student belongings in schools
In light of the Ministry of Education’s announcement that schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, the UGDSB is putting plans in place for families and students to retrieve their personal items …
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Letter from the Minister of Education (May 19, 2020)
Parents/guardians are invited to read a letter from the Minister of Education, following the announcement from the province that schools will not reopen this school year.
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All schools to remain closed for the rest of the 2019-20 school year
The province has announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario schools will not reopen this school year. Distance learning will continue for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
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Letter from the Director of Education: Synchronous Learning (May 15, 2020)
Upper Grand District School Board Director of Education, Martha Rogers, has written a letter to parents/guardians providing updated information on synchronous learning in the UGDSB.
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Update regarding students’ belongings in schools
Please note that in order to adhere to the provincial school closures order and Public Health protocols around physical distancing, access to our schools is restricted.
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Parkinson’s You Are Video
To the students and families of Parkinson Centennial, don’t forget who you are, and how much you are loved!
Letter from the Minister of Education (April 28, 2020)
Parents and guardians are invited to read a letter from the Minister of Education, sent April 28, 2020.
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Letter from the Director of Education (April 27, 2020)
Parents/guardians are asked to please read a letter from the Director of Education regarding the extension of the school closures and information from the Ministry regarding final grades.
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Schools to remain closed until at least May 31, 2020
All publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19.
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Learning at Home: Setting students up for success
To support families, the Upper Grand District School Board has put together some helpful tips for parents/guardians to set their child up for success.
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April 24 PD Day is postponed
In light of the provincial closure of schools and the transition to distance learning, the UGDSB has decided to postpone the April 24 PD Day to a later date.
UGDSB launches parent website for supporting students with special education needs
The Upper Grand District School Board has launched a website for parents/guardians with resources and information to support students with special education needs.
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Board Approves 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report
The 2020 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Special Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on April 14, 2020.
This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the …
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Update on Out of Area applications
Due to the on-going school closures, we are asking that parents submit any outstanding Out of Area requests prior to the end of April.