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October School Council Minutes
2023 October 5 School Council Minutes
November 2nd, 2023: School Council meeting in person, new members are welcome always welcome. We meet at 6pm in the library and try to keep the meeting to one hour.
Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East
We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB students, staff and families …
Cracker Donations Please
Princess Margaret,
We e need your help! We are in need of boxes of crackers! We are asking for students to bring in a box of crackers to help our snack program. Boxes can be brought to the front office to be fed to Snacker the Cracker monster. Thank you for all your support …
DSPN Workshops for Parents/Guardians
Good Morning,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a quick hello and inform you about a series of free parenting workshops we are currently hosting this month.
Upcoming Workshops:
Discipline that Works – Without Yelling
Wednesday, October 11th – 7:00pm
https://bit.ly/3rjEHAj
Youth And Substance Use: …
PMPS Weekly Update October 6th, 2023
Good morning Mustang Families,
It’s been another good week at PMPS. We had many runners from grade 1 to 8 represent us at the Dufferin Cross County meet. Our runners ran proudly and represented our school well. We want to thank our coaches for coaching. Volleyball has also started at PMPS …
Professional Activity Day Description – Oct. 27, 2023
Date: October 27, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules
Description: Staff will spend the morning completing mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on the board’s Online Learning Platform. This is self-directed learning made of online modules for staff to work through independently.
Topic 2: PM – Progress Reports
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Independent …
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Information about the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board has launched the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026. This framework looks at the Foundations and Guiding Principles and establishes key Priority Areas.
The Principles and Foundations guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of the UGDSB mental health and …
Picture Day is Tomorrow!
Hello Mustang Families,
A friendly reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 is Picture Day. Cross country runners will have their picture taken before leaving for the meet. Class photos will not be taken until our retake day. Please see the attached for more information. Picture Day October 3rd, 2023
Thank you,
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PMPS Weekly Update September 28th, 2023
Good evening Mustang Families,
What a great week here at PMPS! Our school was represented proudly at the Dufferin County Junior and Intermediate Soccer Meets this week. Both teams played with great team spirit and had fun. Next week, our runners will represent us at our County Cross Running Meet. The …
PMPS Weekly Update September 22nd, 2023
Dear Mustang Families,
Thank you. What a wonderful feeling it was to have our families visit on Meet the Teacher night. I sensed how excited families are to start another school year. Thanks for coming and supporting your student(s). Didn’t the student work look great?
We’ve had a busy week …
September School Council Minutes
Please read the attached. Our next meeting is October 5th, 2023 in person.
Meet the Teacher Night is Tonight!
Dear Families,
Tonight is the night!
Meet the Teacher is tonight (September 21st, 2023) from 5:30-7:00pm.
This is not an interview evening, but an opportunity to take a stroll through your child’s classroom and meet their teacher. If you require a meeting, please schedule one with your child’s teacher …
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
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. Our dedicated UGDSB Support Services staff are here to support students and can be coordinated through their classroom teachers. For staff, Employee and Family Assistance Programs supports are available.
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School CashOnline Fixed: Milk and Pizza Sales
Good evening families,
Good news, the board and the School Cash Online vender have fixed any problems in School CashOnline. If you were not able to see items for purchase before, you will be able to now.
This is just in time for donations for the Terry Fox Run and …
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