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Talking About Mental Health: May 2021
Let’s talk about AUTONOMY
Autonomy, our theme for May, is our ability to make decisions and have a say in the direction of our lives. Autonomy helps with the development of independence and trust and is an important part of our individual growth and development. As a parent nurturing autonomy, we aim to create a …
May 22nd is International Biodiversity Day!
Monthly Environmental Activities to help celebrate our planet
May 22nd is International Biodiversity Day!
It is vital to teach our children to respect and take care of the environment.
Celebrate Biological Diversity Day on May 22nd!
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity …
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#UGUmbrella – This May we are looking at Autonomy – our ability to make decisions
This May, the Upper Grand District School Board is looking at autonomy as our Umbrella Skill. Autonomy is our ability to make decisions and have a say in the direction of our lives.
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Draft school year calendars for 2021-22 approved
At the Board Meeting held on April 27, 2021, trustees approved draft school year calendars for the 2021-2022 school year for elementary and secondary schools in the Upper Grand DSB. The draft calendars will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.
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Special UGDSB Parent Event + More SIB News
Dear SIB families,
We miss seeing everyone at SIB and although we can’t be in the same building at this time it is fantastic to see everyone online participating in their classes. We do not have a return to in-school learning date yet but as soon as we do we will communicate with everyone. Here …
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PARENTING AND HOPE IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY:
Join Dr. Michael Ungar as he talks about the 9 ways families, schools and communities can support and build resilience in children and youth: April 28th @ 6:30pm
To Find Out More and to Register Click the link: Parenting & Hope Event
Also to access more parent supports from the UGDSB click here
Math Website for Families
The elementary curriculum department invites families to come and explore a new math website for Parents and Guardians called, Games and Activities that Support Mathematical Thinking at Home. The site is full of parent/guardian resources and activities you may use at home to strengthen foundational numeracy skills with your children. The purpose of this site …
Remote Learning Continues Monday April 19th + More SIB Information
Dear SIB parents/guardians,
The following message has been sent out by the Upper Grand District School which directly affects Sir Isaac Brock PS and the continuation of remote learning starting Monday April 19th:
Earlier this week, the Ontario government announced that all schools in the …
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Update regarding remote learning resuming April 19
Information for families regarding the resumption of remote learning on April 19, including information for students in specialized DD class placements.
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All UGDSB schools to remain in remote learning following Spring Break
On Monday April 12, 2021, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools would participate in remote learning following the April Break.
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