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Rickson Spirit Wear
Check out our spirit! Rickson Ridge School Council is excited to offer our annual Spirit Wear Sale!
Pick something up so that your child is ready for the next Rickson spirit day! Get ahead on birthday and holiday shopping for extended family members and/or friends. Children feel so proud to see their grandparent wearing a …
It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures
GUELPH, ON – It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures.
BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS:
In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff who can get there safely.
If parents/guardians do not feel it is safe to bring their …
Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies
At the October 24th 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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Dance-A-Thon
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR DANCING SHOES ARE?
Rickson Ridge School Council is excited to bring you our Professor Jamz Danceathon on Monday, November 6th. This year, we are embracing the UGDSB priority of “Leading through Sustainability” with the theme:
GO GREEN, WEAR WHITE!
In lieu of selling glow …
Equitable and Inclusive Best Practices: Halloween Costumes
Please click on the link below to see the Halloween Costumes: Equitable and Inclusive Education Best Practices.
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 …
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 …
Our New Friendship Bench
This Kindness Bench is dedicated to the students of Rickson Ridge in Memory of Mrs.Amini, the great grandmother of Yasmeen, Sofia & Hafez, who are students at Rickson Ridge.
Mrs Amini was an Educator in Iran for 30 years and was the embodiment of Kindness!
On behalf of the students at Rickson Ridge we thank Mrs …
Volunteering at Rickson Ridge Public School
Volunteering at Rickson Ridge & All UGDSB Sites
Volunteers will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). VSC requests can be made online. Families living in the City of Guelph can use this link. Families living in Guelph/Eramosa Township can use this link. You may be required to provide a personalized letter from …
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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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OPEN HOUSE & BOOK FAIR
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Rickson will be hosting its annual Scholastic Book Fair at the September Open House! (5:30 to 7:00 p.m. )
While you are visiting the Open House, please come by the Library Learning Commons (LLC) to see the books, school …
Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations and health and safety information.
In-Person Learning
We are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our students to in-person learning for the 2023-24 school year. We have a few students who will …
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