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Update regarding extension of online learning
At this time, we do not expect that schools will resume in-person learning until the end of the provincial emergency orders on February 11, 2021, at the earliest.
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Temporary online learning extended until Jan. 29, 2021
Public Health has instructed the UGDSB that the current measures in place for online learning in the UGDSB will be extended until at least January 29.
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This week @ SIB: Jan 19th
Dear SIB families,
Hi everyone, the staff at SIB couldn’t be more proud of all the hard work our students are putting into their remote learning. Thank you for being so great! Here are this week’s announcements.
#1 Return to School is currently scheduled for Monday January 25th: Please continue …
Information for schools following expanded provincial restrictions
On Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021, the provincial government announced new restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. As part of that announcement, information was shared that affects Ontario schools, and we would like to provide the details that have been announced so far to all Upper Grand DSB families.
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This Week at SIB: Please Read
Dear SIB families,
Hi everyone, we hope that all of you are doing ok during these unique times. Here are this week’s announcements.
#1 Return to School is currently scheduled for Monday January 25th: Please continue to check the school’s website for up to date information as things can change …
No additional board-wide survey, reorganization in elementary schools
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to inform all elementary school families that there will be no additional “intent to change learning modes” survey for elementary students. What this means is that there will not be another board-wide reorganization in elementary schools at this time.
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UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year
The Upper Grand District School Board and Parent Involvement Committee are hosting virtual events for parents/guardians throughout the remainder of the school year.
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Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
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SIB Remote Learning Extended to Jan 24th
Hi SIB families
RE: Remote Learning extended to Jan 24th
On Thursday Jan. 7, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Nicola Mercer, provided a letter of instruction to school boards within the WDGPH jurisdiction, as a result of concern over the increased spread of COVID-19 cases in the community over the holiday break.
The instructions …
Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.