News

UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year

Posted January 11, 2021

The Upper Grand District School Board and Parent Involvement Committee are hosting virtual events for parents/guardians throughout the remainder of the school year.

Read more about UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year »

Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers

Posted January 8, 2021

The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty. 

Read more about Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers »

Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021

Posted January 7, 2021

Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021. 

Read more about Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021 »

Tech Support for Parents

Posted January 6, 2021

Thank you for everyone’s patience as we work together to transition to online learning this week.  If you are experiencing difficulties getting started and logging onto ugcloud, please visit this helpful website.

If you are trying to access ugcloud using a tablet, please use this helpful website.

Read more about Tech Support for Parents »

#UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion 

Posted January 5, 2021

It’s safe to say that we can often be our own worst critic and because of this, this January we are looking at self-compassion. Self-compassion is the care we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. It’s about being kind to yourself even when things don’t go as planned. Learn more about self-compassion on the UGDSB website. 

Read more about #UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion  »

UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021 

Posted January 4, 2021

Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2021 will take place between January 5-22, 2021. 

Read more about UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021  »

UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails

Posted January 1, 2021

The following is an update on addressing the mass distribution of inappropriate emails from New Year’s Eve.

Read more about UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails »

Information for students/parents about temporary remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021

Posted December 28, 2020

As communicated last week, the provincial government has directed schools in Ontario to move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break.

All UGDSB elementary and secondary students will begin the new year working remotely, with the exception of DD classes (please see below for further details).

UGDSB elementary schools will participate in remote learning from Jan. 4-8 …

Read more about Information for students/parents about temporary remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021 »

Information about in-person learning for students in DD classes

Posted December 28, 2020

As you know, the message from the Minister of Education is that elementary and secondary school students province-wide will participate in remote learning from January 4-8 (elementary) and January 4-22 (secondary). In-person instruction will not be permitted during this period.

However, school boards have been required to make provisions for in-person support for students with …

Read more about Information about in-person learning for students in DD classes »

UGDSB schools to shift temporarily to remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021

Posted December 21, 2020

On Monday Dec. 21, the provincial government announced that schools in Ontario will move temporarily to remote learning following the winter break.

Following the announcement, the Ministry of Education confirmed to school boards that all elementary and secondary students will temporarily shift to remote learning starting on January 4, 2021.

UGDSB elementary schools will resume in-person …

Read more about UGDSB schools to shift temporarily to remote learning starting Jan. 4, 2021 »

Nutrition Program Donations

Posted December 11, 2020

Thank you to the Compass Run For Food organization and Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church for their generous donations towards our Nutrition Program.

Dufferin Holiday Guide

Posted December 4, 2020

Click on the attachment for FREE Community events and supports. Dufferin Holiday Guide 2020

Reaching out for support

Posted December 1, 2020

December can be a difficult time for many of us and for many reasons. More than ever, now is the time reach out if you need support and to look out for friends and family who may need support. 

Read more about Reaching out for support »

#UGUmbrella – Imagine what others may be going through, this December we look at Empathy

Posted November 30, 2020

The Umbrella Project, founded by Dr. Jen Forristal, features monthly themes, activities and curriculum links to support students and staff as they focus on wellness.

Read more about #UGUmbrella – Imagine what others may be going through, this December we look at Empathy »

Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools

Posted November 25, 2020

The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public feedback on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools. The deadline to provide feedback is January 19 at 4pm.

Read more about Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools »

1 19 20 21 22 23 27