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PMPS Weekly Update May 31st, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another great week at PMPS. Our grade sixes are working really hard on EQAO, we are building garden boxes for our courtyard as we hope to grow even more vegetables, PMPS won the bike rodeo with 18 students in all representing our school at the …
Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board and our schools across the region are kicking off Pride Month. During the month of June and throughout the year, the UGDSB supports 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, students and their families by celebrating the joy of identity and centering 2SLGBTQIA+ histories, contributions and excellence. We are committed to this work and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in all of our schools, offices and school communities.
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PMPS Weekly Update May 24th
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another fantastic week at PMPS. The grade ⅔ class hosted a gallery walk outside for parents and showcased their reading projects, our 1500m run athletes are training hard and so is our ultimate frisbee team, the choir continues to practice for our Arts Night and …
PMPS Weekly Update May 18th, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another excellent week at PMPS. After weeks of training our special olympic athletes represented us at our board wide event and made us very proud. We cheered them out in the morning and cheered them back in at the end of the day. They brought …
JK Orientation June 2nd, 2023
Welcome New JK Families!
You are invited to our junior kindergarten orientation at Princess Margaret Public School on June 2nd from 10am-11am. Students will have the opportunity to play outside and visit with our kindergarten educators. Parents/Guardians will learn more about what to expect in kindergarten, as well as ask questions …
PMPS Weekly Update May 11th, 2023
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another fantastic week at PMPS. Our gardens are refreshed. Thanks to Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Landry, and our parent and student volunteers for all of your hard work to make our school look its best. Our Special Olympic athletes continue to practice for their big day …
UGDSB Long Term Accommodation Plan
At the May 9, 2023, Board meeting, Trustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Draft Report”.
The LTAP is a planning document that discusses school facilities, population projections, and enrolment projections. The LTAP is used to help guide Capital Investment, Program and Facility decisions that support the Upper Grand District School Board’s Vision and …
PMPS Weekly Update May 4th
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another great week at PMPS. Our School Council met this week on Monday evening (we are thankful for their continued support of our school initiatives), our school basketball teams went to tournament and played their best games of the season, students successfully completed two more …
Babysitting Bootcamp and Home Alone Courses
Dufferin Centre for Continuing Education is excited to once again be offering our Babysitting Bootcamp and Home Alone Courses! Please see attached Babysitting & Home Alone Flyer
May Dufferin Support Network Workshop Opportunities
Dufferin Parent Support Network is hosting some amazing free parenting workshops in May. These include:
· Peaceful Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution – May 4. Registration: https://bit.ly/DPSNprobS23
· Strengthening Your Stepfamily – May 9. Registration: https://bit.ly/DPSNstepS23
· Calming the Storm: Co-Regulation Strategies for Your Intense or Emotional …
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UGDSB seeking public input on board policies
The Upper Grand District School Board has released the following policies for public consultation, and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until May 25, 2023. You are invited to review the policy drafts and submit online feedback at www.ugdsb.ca/board/policy. The deadline for public input is May 25, 2023 at 4 pm EST. Persons without internet access may call 519-822-4420 (or toll-free 1-800-321-4025) ext. 544 to request a printed copy of the draft documents.
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Attendance Support in the UGDSB Week 4
Attendance Support Week 4:
This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked.
Be consistent! Don’t give up. And know that there are supports for parents if you need them. “Put …
Spring Flower Fundraiser Extended Until April 27th at Midnight
Don’t miss your chance. We’ve extended our fundraiser until April 27th at midnight.
Our School Council is working hard to raise funds for Princess Margaret. The funds raised go directly back to our students. Council is currently working on plans for an outdoor classroom, and has supported important student presentations at our school, our grade …
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PMPS Weekly Update April 20th
Good Evening Mustang Families,
It’s been another great week at PMPS. Our choir and some primary classes have been busy preparing for our Earth Day and Arts assembly, the ‘You’re the Chef” program started with some delicious food: strawberry apple salsa with baked pita wedges and homemade pizza pockets, our basketball …
Strengths to Grow Research Project
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Strengths To Grow Research Poster 2023
Giving Parents Tools to Recognize and Grow their Child’s Strengths: Online Program offered by Dr. Margaret Lumley and her graduate students from UofG (approved by UGDSB Research Committee).
Study Information
The Strengths to …