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#UGUmbrella – Imagine what others may be going through, this December we look at Empathy
The Umbrella Project, founded by Dr. Jen Forristal, features monthly themes, activities and curriculum links to support students and staff as they focus on wellness.
SIB Student Recognized by Canadian Parliament for Organizing a Food Drive
Open the full article to read about our very own Owen Durk and his super efforts to help others. Way to go Owen!
Feedback welcome on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools
The Upper Grand District School Board is welcoming public feedback on board Policy 503 – Safe Schools. The deadline to provide feedback is January 19 at 4pm.
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The Official Room 110 Comfy Cozy Day @ SIB Commercial!
Room 110 has officially dropped their latest creation to remind us all at SIB that this Thursday is a special day. Click the link to view:
Parent/Teacher Interviews + More @ SIB
Dear SIB families,
Parent Teacher Interviews are taking place this week. Please make sure you take the time to connect with your child’s teachers. This important conversation will help your child understand the connection between school and home as well as allow for goals to be set. Here are this week’s …
Important changes on bus cancellation days and inclement weather days in the UGDSB
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, there are changes to bus cancellation and inclement weather days in the Upper Grand District School Board in the 2020-21 school year.
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Original Poem for Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week
In commemoration of Bullying Awareness and Prevention week this poem was written by one of our Grade 5 students.
You may think your cool cause you call me names,
And you may think I’m hurting inside,
You may even choose to get nasty,
But do you really think I’m going …
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health letter to the community
Dr. Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has shared a letter with important information for the community regarding COVID-19.
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Progress Reports Go Home This Week + More!
Dear SIB families,
Progress Reports are going home with all students this week. This is a chance to celebrate with your child(ren) all their hard work since the start of this unique school year. Please review the report with your child(ren) and talk about possible next steps for them and how …
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CYBERBULLYING PARENT RESOURCE
Today is the kick off to our SIB Bullying Prevention Week! We are learning about Bullying Prevention as well as having important discussions about the impact Bullying has on everyone. The Ministry of Education has released an informative document regarding Cyberbullying that we encourage all families to read. Cyberbullying Parent Resource