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Ross R. MacKay Staff 2020-2021 (tentative as of September 4)
Kindergarten: Breanne Hart-Ruhl, Nancy Kelso
Grade 1: Scott Gaidies
Grade 2: TBA
Grade 3/4: Alexandra Hart, Jacklyn Quinn, TBA
Grade 5/6: Mark Robnik
Planning/Core French: Louisa von Waldburg
Special Education: Melinda Lake
Office Co-Ordinator: Bonnie Gerrits
Custodian: Mike Johnson
Educational Assistant: TBA
Principal/Special Education/Library: Lindsey Tremblay
Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
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School Based Reopening Plans (Updated September 4)
Please see this document for our school based reopening plans. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.
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Changing Pre-Registration Decision – Deadline Sunday Aug. 23 at 4pm
In light of recent updates with respect to reopening models and masks, parents/students in both elementary and secondary schools are being given the opportunity to change their original pre-registration decision regarding in-person or remote learning.
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IMPORTANT: Reopening models for UGDSB schools posted online
The school board has posted information about the reopening models for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. The overviews contain important information including model structure for conventional and remote learning, sample schedules, remote learning expectations and more.
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Introducing back to school parent/guardian webinars
Parents/guardians, join our mental health clinicians as they discuss different issues and strategies to support your child’s return to school success.
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Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
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Reopening Schools: Parent Guide and Pre-Registration survey released
The school board has released a Parent Guide with information about the reopening of schools in September, and a Pre-Registration Survey for all UGDSB families. All students must pre-register for school by the August 14, 2020, deadline.
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