School News
New JK-8 English Elementary School coming to Northwest Fergus
The Upper Grand District School Board is going to conduct a review process to set the new Centre Wellington elementary school boundary starting in September 2024 and we want to hear from you! Please go to https://www.ugdsb.ca/board/planning/boundary-reviews/centre-wellington-elementary-school-boundary-review/ to fill in a survey to give your thoughts on this project.
Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.
During June and throughout …
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Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: June 7, 2024
Length: Full Day
Topic AM: Curriculum
Topic PM: Report Card Writing
Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB
Description:
Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements.
Elementary
Morning (150 mins) – …
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Transportation Information
Please see the newsletter fromTransportation: Newsletter for 2024-2025. The newsletter shares helpful information to plan for student transportation, including how and when route information will be available for the fall, and how to sign up to receive late bus information.
UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change)
Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change)
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Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements with all teachers’ unions …
Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that can make school attendance …
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Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”
The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, where there will be …
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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
Secondary Topic PM: Mental Health …
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UGDSB introducing new grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules to support student mental health and well-being
GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board will be delivering modules to grade 7/8 students to enhance mental health literacy.
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education introduced a series of modules to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within the grades 7 and 8 Health …