News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Professional Activity Day Description – April 8, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: April 8, 2024
Length: Full Day
Topics:
Elementary Topic AM: Mathematics Elementary Topic PM: Mental Health and Well-Being Secondary Topic AM: Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence ...RRM Parent Update Mar 4
BEADS NEEDED for KINDNESS CLUB The RRM Kindness Club wants to create a special project for the students in the school and will need a lot of beads and string. If you happen to have any spare letter or pony beads, or thin beading string laying around your house, please consider ...RRM Parent Update – Feb 26
Please see below for information about current and upcoming events here at Ross R MacKay. Forest of Reading Program: Schools in the Upper Grand DSB (and throughout Canada) are currently participating in the Forest of Reading program. Please click on the link for some information about the program. ...RRM Parent Update -Feb 16
FAMILY DAY: We wish you all a very happy Family Day together! Remember, no school for students or staff on Monday, Feb 19th. TERM 1 REPORT CARDS: Please contact Mrs. Dolson in the office if you are having any difficulty viewing the Term 1 Report Cards online. MAKE IT SOW - SCHOOL COUNCIL FUNDRAISER: The ...Provide your input on the 2024-25 School Year Calendars
Planning for the next school year has begun and the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendars.
Each year, the UGDSB’s School Year Calendar Committee submits draft calendars for the upcoming school year to the Ministry. Once ...
Remote Learning Pre-Registration for the 2024-2025 school year
During the 2023-2024 school year, the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB), in partnership with Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and Grand Erie District School Board (GEDSB) worked together to provide remote learning for elementary students. While we believe that in-person learning best supports students, we recognize that some families may want their child to learn remotely, due to their unique circumstances.
Grand River Agricultural Society Donation to the Ross R MacKay snack program
The staff and students of Ross R MacKay PS would like to thank the Grand River Agricultural Society for their generous donation to support the Snack Program here at Ross R. We appreciate the vision of the Grand River Ag Society of "...nourishing people, animals and the planet". Their donation ...RRM Parent Update- Jan 23, 2024
Term One is ending soon. Teachers will be writing report cards and an email with information about accessing report cards online will be coming home soon. Important dates: PA DAY This Friday, Jan 26 is a PA Day. There is no school for students. Staff will be writing report cards. Reports will be available online on ...Professional Activity Day Description – Jan. 26, 2024
Elementary Staff will spend the full day on Assessment and Evaluation that includes report card preparation/reporting of student achievement and learning skills, to be communicated with parents/guardians.
CMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board and several other community partners, is pleased to announce part two of the Understanding Human Trafficking series.