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Elementary School Organizations
September 2023
Elementary School Organizations Schools have built class lists based on their tentative organizations. Changes may be necessary at your child(ren)’s school in order that our Board remains compliant with Ministry parameters (see below). Any changes would be implemented by Monday, September 18th. Principals do not have the option of changing the school organization …
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.
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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. Please register at your local school. To determine which school your child is eligible to attend, visit the UGDSB’s School Locator.
Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. to ensure educators are prepared to support their students in a manner consistent with the recommendations in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report for the full school year. Additionally, staff will focus on the implementation of the new Language curriculum in grades 1 – 8 and on embedding high yield strategies in reading across the various subject curriculum areas. In Secondary schools, teachers will continue professional development on the de-streamed grade 9 course and on effective practices for teaching reading across various subject areas. Furthermore, enhancing teacher efficacy in supporting students to consolidate foundation knowledge and skills in Grade 9 destreamed English will be a focus of this professional learning time.
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Our Last PMPS Weekly Update/ News for New School Year
Have a wonderful summer PMPS Mustang Families! I have one last update for you.
What a busy and fun last week of school we are having. We celebrated our grade eights who are off to high school in the fall. They are a fine group of young people and we will …
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PMPS Weekly Update June 21st, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another great week at Princess Margaret. Thank you to all of our families who were able to come out to our Arts and Family Fun Night evening. We hope you enjoyed the beautiful artwork, our school choir, the games, the watermelon and the special staff …
One Voice, One Team Camp & Last Chance for Picture Orders
Hello,
The end of the year is almost here! Congratulations to you – summer is just around the corner and we know you can’t wait.
This is a reminder to all parents and students: don’t forget to purchase your 2022-2023 school photos from Edge. School photos are the perfect way to start celebrating summer and all …
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Early Reading Resources
EARLY READING RESOURCES: to promote summer reading
The ‘Big 5+ Ideas’ of Reading Development: A Guide to Supporting at Home. (English Version)
PMPS Weekly Update June 8th, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another busy week, but an odd week at PMPS. Students may be feeling frustrated as they have been inside for recess, gym and DPA, as well as the postponed Compass Run. This is of course is all due to the air quality. We are thinking …
PMPS Weekly Update June 14th, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
A reminder that tomorrow evening is our Arts Night and Family Fun Night from 530-7pm. We hope to see everyone out. More details are below.
It’s been another good week at Princess Margaret. Mrs. Smith’s class is working hard on our community garden with Mrs. Ellis, …
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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Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
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PMPS Compass Run Postponed Tomorrow
Good afternoon Mustang Families,
Based on guidance about air quality and other similar events that are being cancelled, we are postponing our Compass Run that was supposed to be run tomorrow afternoon (June 8th). We will be rescheduling the run and it will now be held on June 15th. We will keep collecting food for the Orangeville …
Air Quality Information
A message from the UGDSB:
Dear parents/guardians,
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and …