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Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022
Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022. There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.
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Ross R MacKay Covid 19 update – Please read
RRM families,
Public Health has notified us that an individual at our school has tested positive for COVID-19. Where Public Health determines there was a transmission risk to others in the school, they will perform contact tracing. Please click on the link below for more information.
Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021
Dear parents and guardians,
Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff.
We understand that there may be challenges as the winter …
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Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
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UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
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Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
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Covid 19 Notice Of Positive Case
Monday, September 20th, 2021
Dear Ross R MacKay Families,
We are writing to share information received from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about 2 cases of COVID-19 in our community.
WDGPH has confirmed two positive COVID-19 cases at Ross R MacKay P.S. WDG Public Health has determined that …
Welcome Back! Additional First Day Of School Information For Families
Good morning, RRMPS parents and guardians;
The Ross R MacKay Public School Staff are excited to welcome back our students after what we hope was a relaxing summer holiday.
I’m sure many of you may still be wondering what school might look like this year. Please take a moment to …
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