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Babysitting Bootcamp and Home Alone Courses

Posted May 2, 2023

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

Posted May 1, 2023

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

Posted April 26, 2023

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

Posted April 25, 2023

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 …

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Spring Flower Fundraiser Extended Until April 27th at Midnight

Posted April 24, 2023

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

Posted April 20, 2023

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 …

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Strengths to Grow Research Project

Posted April 20, 2023

ONLINE PARENTING PROGRAM RESEARCH STUDY Share Widely with your Families / Community

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 …

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School Council Spring Flower Fundraiser

Posted April 19, 2023

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 7/8 end of the year trip, our kindergarten butterflies, and many more activities …

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Grade 8 Reach Ahead Credits

Posted April 18, 2023

2023 Gr 8 Reach Ahead Credits Final

Reach-ahead credits allow graduating Grade 8 students to earn a high school credit prior to entering secondary school in September. Learners will get a head start on credit accumulation and develop learning and technology skills that will be useful in all secondary settings while gaining self-confidence through …

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Attendance Support in the UGDSB Week 3

Posted April 18, 2023

This week our tips for supporting your child’s attendance at school focuses on ways to involve the school. See below for some strategies you could try. 

Know that there are supports in your child’s school.  Connect with them as soon as an issue starts. Connecting earlier is better …

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PMPS Weekly Update April 13th

Posted April 13, 2023

Good Evening Mustang Families,

It was a great week here at PMPS. The weather was beautiful and this means that our playgrounds were able to be opened up. A reminder to all that running shoes must be worn on the climbers for safety. Our students and staff got outside and took …

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Attendance Support in the UGDSB Week 2

Posted April 12, 2023

We are continuing to share information to help families support their child’s attendance at school. Below are some tips you can try that involve the routines and the environment at home.

Practice consistent bedtime and morning routines with your child. 
Parents can model the …

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PMPS Weekly Update April 5th, 2023

Posted April 5, 2023

Good Evening Mustang Families,

It’s been a short but good week here at PMPS. Our basketball season has started, our Pride Mustangs are working to raise awareness about the International Day of Pink, and our jewelry club is overwhelmed with how many students showed up to make jewelry that we had …

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Attendance Support in the UGDSB

Posted April 4, 2023

Is your child struggling with attending school? We are here to help! Throughout the month of April we will be sharing tips and strategies with parents/guardians to help encourage regular school attendance. 

This week, we are going to focus on strategies around attitudes and beliefs – try some of these tips …

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PMPS Weekly Update March 30th

Posted March 30, 2023

Good Evening Mustang Families,

We had a great week here at PMPS. Our basketball teams are busy practicing and are anticipating their first games next week. Our grade sevens participated in a workshop about human trafficking with FTP, our choir continues to practice, our art expressions club displayed their beautiful art, …

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