Newsletter
Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day is Sept. 30
Orange Shirt Day is an annual event, held every year on Sept. 30, meant to educate and raise awareness
about the residential school system and the impact it had on Indigenous communities for more than a
century—an impact that continues today. We encourage staff and students to discuss the importance of
reconciliation year round, and as part …
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School Council Meets Tomorrow + Reminders
Dear SIB families,
It is our first official full week with all SIB students in the building and we couldn’t be more excited! Thank you to everyone for making our start up a huge success and now that we are settling into a routine it is important to remember that the …
Phones are back online for SIB – Friday Sept 18, 2020
The phone lines are now working at SIB, sorry for the inconvenience.
Phones are currently out of service at SIB – Friday Sept 18th, 2020
Due to unforeseen circumstances the phone lines at SIB are currently out of service. If you need something in the meantime you may come to the school and knock on the front doors or email us at [email protected]
Sorry for the inconvenience and we will notify everyone as soon as the phone lines are up …
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Pause on Fundraising Efforts
September 14, 2020
Dear parents/guardians,
As we continue to welcome students back into our schools and focus on new protocols to help keep students and staff safe, the Upper Grand District School Board has notified schools that school-organized fundraising will be paused at this time.
The board recognizes that fundraising is a big part of school culture, …
Masks, Kiss’N’Drive, Late Students & Forms
Dear SIB families,
A giant thank you to all SIB students, parents and family members for making the first few days back at school a huge success. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of students and their families at this school working together to make things as safe as …
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Welcome back message from the SIB Principal
Hi SIB families,
We are all excited about the return to school for the remainder of our students starting either tomorrow, Thursday September 10th (For students with the last name starting with A-L) or Friday September 11th (Last names M-Z).
I am encouraging all families to …
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Sept 9th – EMAIL TO SIB FAMILIES
Dear SIB families,
School starts this Thursday or Friday for most of our SIB Students and we can’t wait to get started!
Please read the important information below and click the links for more information as this year we need everyone’s help in making this a smooth transition and safe for everyone.
#1 Dropping off and Picking …
Important Messages about School Organizations
Please see the following important message from the UGDSB regarding possible school re-organizations.
September, 2020
Message from the Human Resources Department
Re: School Organizations
Schools have built class lists based on their tentative organizations. Changes may be necessary at your child(ren)’s school in order that our Board remain compliant with Ministry parameters (see below). Any changes would be …
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SIB STUDENTS WHO RIDE THE BUS: PLEASE READ
PARENTS OF STUDENTS WHO RIDE THE BUS:
Parents need to go to the Transportation website to get bus info to start the year as well as updates as the year progresses. Check out STWDSTS’s Parent Portal for more: …
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