News & Announcements
ETFO Jan. 28 strike: All UGDSB elementary schools to close - UGDSB secondary schools will remain open
On Tuesday Jan. 28, all UGDSB ELEMENTARY schools will be closed to students due to the one-day ETFO strike, unless the strike is averted. Elementary schools will re-open to students on Jan. 29. All UGDSB SECONDARY schools will remain open to students on Jan. 28 and will operate as usual. Jan. 28 is an exam day in secondary schools; exams will continue as scheduled.
TRANSPORTATION: On Jan. 28, buses/student transportation for all UGDSB elementary students will be cancelled; transportation for UGDSB secondary students will run as normal.
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE: Community Use of Schools and third-party operated child care centres remain open during this labour action. Some Before and/or After School Programs may be operating and each operator will communicate directly with families.
UPDATES: Please continue to check the board website for updates at www.ugdsb.ca/labour.
Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards
Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.
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Important information about the Transportation website during strikes
Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students.
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Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of ...February 6th is National Sweater Day!
Make the Earth better by wearing a sweater Celebrate National Sweater Day on February 6th! National Sweater Day is a way to learn about the importance of saving energy and to inspire you to use less energy all winter. Heating accounts for 80% of residential energy use in Canada. If all Canadians lowered their thermostats ...Talking About Mental Health – February 2020 Tests and Stress
Taking tests is stressful for most students. However, there are lots of ways that your child and youth (and you!) can decrease the stress related to tests. Anticipate stress and be ready for it. Practice relaxing activities every day so during stressful times you already know how to cope. Eat well ...Read more about Talking About Mental Health – February 2020 Tests and Stress »
Public Health
How we talk about food matters How many times has your child heard “candy is bad for you”. Labelling foods as bad can cause children to feel guilt or shame after eating and enjoying these foods. Instead, help your child understand that all food can fit into a healthy eating pattern. ...NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
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Possible School Closure – Wednesday, January 15, 2020
January 10, 2020 Dear parents and guardians, On January 10, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced that its teachers and education workers will take part in a one-day, full withdrawal of services in select locations across Ontario on January ...Read more about Possible School Closure – Wednesday, January 15, 2020 »
Before and/or After School Program Need Board Survey
Dear Parents/Guardians: This board survey is for parents of children who will be registered in Kindergarten to Grade 6 forSeptember 2020 and who need a Before and/or After School Program where one is not alreadyoffered in a school. This survey will help decide if a Program will be offered at your ...Read more about Before and/or After School Program Need Board Survey »
Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
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