News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
UGDSB hosting final PIC parent engagement event, focusing on Special Education
April 8, 2021 – Navigating Special Education. This event features five breakout session topics, with participants given the option to select two sessions to attend.
Individual COVID-19 Case
March 4, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians, Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Public Health has directed two classes to self-isolate, as part of its established infection prevention and control measures. If you have questions, please visit the “For Schools” section of ...Addressing anti-Asian racism, resources to support educators
This month, the Upper Grand District School Board’s Equity Team shared with staff a resource on addressing anti-Asian racism. We all have a role to play in learning, unlearning and working to dismantle racism and oppression in our communities.
UGDSB reflects on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month
This month, the Upper Grand District School Board recognized and celebrated Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month.
#UGUmbrella – This March we focus on Mindfulness
This month for the Umbrella Project we are focusing on mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what’s happening right now without wishing it was different.
Final Family Engagement Activity
This is our last week of our family activities. This last initiative is an extremely important one. Families get to pick an activity and create a kind gesture. Have fun creating a sprinkle of kindness to others. Primrose elementary - Spring Some KindnessBlack Heritage Month spotlight: Alfred M. Lafferty
Throughout Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month, many schools have been celebrating the lives and accomplishments of Black individuals in Canada and beyond.
COVID-19 School Self-Screening Changes
The Ministry of Education has revised the self-screening requirements for all students in Ontario, effective immediately. Please review the following information for important updates.
Preliminary information about COVID-19 testing in schools
The Ministry of Education has instructed school boards to implement a targeted COVID-19 testing program in schools. The testing will be voluntary and consent will be required. Testing will be for asymptomatic students and staff only. The UGDSB is currently in the process of developing a targeted testing plan.
Primrose Puma’s Family Day Scavenger Hunt
Happy Family Day Primrose Families: Here is a fun family activity for our families this weekend. Play the Primrose Puma’s Scavenger Hunt. Go around your house and see if you can find all the items on the chart. You can either write down what you find (good practice) or ...Family Engagement & Participation – Week Two
Family Engagement Activities Week Two: Only 2 days left! Kindergartens to Grade 2 will be participating in what my family likes to do together in the winter. Grades 3 to 5 will be participating in building something creative using any 3D medium with your family. Grades ...Ministry of Education postpones March Break, new date April 12-16, 2021
On Feb. 11, 2021, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that the Ministry has postponed March Break in Ontario schools until April 12-16, 2021.
UGDSB and PIC to host second parent engagement event
Following the success of the January event, the board and PIC are pleased to announce the March 4, 2021 event. This event will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
