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Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. to ensure educators are prepared to support their students in a manner consistent with the recommendations in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report for the full school year. Additionally, staff will focus on the implementation of the new Language curriculum in grades 1 – 8 and on embedding high yield strategies in reading across the various subject curriculum areas. In Secondary schools, teachers will continue professional development on the de-streamed grade 9 course and on effective practices for teaching reading across various subject areas. Furthermore, enhancing teacher efficacy in supporting students to consolidate foundation knowledge and skills in Grade 9 destreamed English will be a focus of this professional learning time.
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June 26th Update-Have a great summer!
June 26, 2023
Good morning Rockwood families,
It is hard to believe we are in our final week of school! It has been an incredible year and I want to thank you for your continued support of our school and dedication. We have another busy week ahead right to the end on Thursday which is our …
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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June newsletter and Fun Fair update
Good morning Rockwood families,
Only 2 more days until our Family Fun Fair event on June 1st! Weather looks great but hot so please wear a hat, sunscreen and bring a blanket/chairs if you would like to find a spot to sit as there is limited seating. A reminder that schoolcashonline closes at 11:59pm today …
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 …
May 8 Update
May 8, 2023
Good morning Rockwood families,
Spring is in the air and it looks like a warmer week ahead! We will be having our games lines repainted today including some new features. Thanks to school council and parents for supporting fundraising in order to fund this for our students. Some of the features included are basketball, 4 …
April 19th update
Dear Rockwood families,
We will be rescheduling the presentation planned for Thursday with Amaya James to June. More information to follow when confirmed.
Please see the information regarding our Fun Fair planned on June 1st and the attached letter!
We are hard at work organizing our Fun Fair, which will take place on Thursday, June 1st from 5-7pm. …
March 27th Update
Mar 27, 2023
Good afternoon Rockwood families,
I hope you had a nice weekend!
Today we had Principal Solomon and Principal Anand lead a session for our Intermediate students (Grade 7 and 8) on anti-racism, identity based harm and microaggressions. We discussed the importance of ensuring every student feels safe, respected and welcome at Rockwood. Please continue …
Mar 24, 2023 Update
Ramadan-A happy Ramadan to all students, staff and community members starting their month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community fellowship
Readathon Fundraiser- Thank you to all of the parents and students for supporting our readathon fundraiser. Our grand total raised is $4129 so far! We are so pleased with the success of this fundraiser. Thanks …
Happy Spring!
March 20, 2023
Good morning,
We hope you had an enjoyable March Break! Happy first day of Spring and we hope to have some nicer Spring weather soon!
On March 21, we will be recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As a community we have a responsibility to address racism and work to dismantle it. We …