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Inspiring Engagement with Parents & School Councils – UGDSB PIC invites you to its fall event
GUELPH, Ontario – The Upper Grand District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is inviting UG parents/guardians to join them at the free PIC event on October 25, 2023.
Whether you are currently part of a school council or are looking to become more involved in your child’s school, this opportunity is a great way …
Supports for students, staff and members of the Muslim community
As a united UGDSB community, we are unwavering in our commitment to identifying and dismantling all forms of racism and oppression. Our dedication also extends to specifically addressing Islamophobia. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community. We acknowledge the profound impact of the tragic loss of members of the Afzal family in London, Ontario, and the observance of the current legal proceedings can have on the well-being of our staff, students, and the broader UGDSB community. Considering this, we appeal for empathy and support for those impacted.
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First School Council Meeting & Elections – September 27, 2023
We look forward to seeing you at our first Council Meeting at Primrose Elementary on Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 6:30 pm. This will be an in-person meeting only to pick our School Council Committee. Please click the attached link for more details.
Primrose School Council Elections & Parent Council Meeting September 2023
Lunchroom Supervisors Needed
If you love working with wonderful children, who are enthusiastic, fun and engaging, Primrose Elementary School wants you as a Lunchroom Supervisor. We are currently hiring for this position. We require individuals who are caring, energetic, have the ability to ensure the safety and security of our students and love working …
Annual Offence Declaration Form
If you are wishing to volunteer at the school this year and completed, and submitted, a vulnerable sector/criminal record check to us last year that we still have on file, you will need to complete this annual offence declaration form. Please feel free to print it off, complete it and drop it by our …
Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations and health and safety information.
In-Person Learning
We are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our students to in-person learning for the 2023-24 school year. We have a few students who will …
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Elementary Registration Day is just around the corner – Here’s what you need to know
Elementary Registration Day is happening August 29, 2023, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2023-24 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need to re-register.
Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Date: September 18, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Literacy
Entity Hosting: School board
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators
Description: Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. to ensure educators are …
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Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans. The Upper Grand District School board is empowered under The Education Act to offer Accident and Life Insurance for students.
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Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans. The Upper Grand District School board is empowered under The Education Act to offer Accident and Life Insurance for students.
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June 2023 policy updates in the Upper Grand DSB
At the June 13, 2023, UGDSB Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).
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