News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS Nov 26th & 27th
Parent Teacher Interviews will be taking place Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th The sign up and format will remain the same as previous years however all interviews will need to be conducted using Google Meet or over the phone. NOTE: The website opens Tuesday, Nov ...Letter from the Director: Elementary school staffing and organization
This letter is to provide all parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board with information on changes required in our elementary schools following the survey that allowed students to switch between in-person and remote learning.
Remembrance Day: Nov 11th
In honour of Remembrance Day on November 11th, one of SIB's former teachers Steve Rane has created this song with an important message. Please click and share it. https://youtu.be/qOlDF1PScsERemembrance Day + SIB UPDATES for November 9th
Dear SIB families, Already it is the second week of November! Where is the time going? Here are this week's important announcements: #1 Poppies and Remembrance Day: On November 11th we will be commemorating Remembrance Day with a school wide Virtual Assembly using our classroom TVs. ...This week at SIB
Dear SIB families, Welcome to November! Hopefully everyone remembered to fall back an hour on Sunday, that extra hour of rest can come in handy. Here are this week's important announcements: #1 Absent or Late? Due to COVID protocols and to ensure every child is safe ...UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in ...ATTENTION PARENTS: Informative Webinars available this month
A series of short webinars are being made available this month. Topics include: Building Mindfulness in Children Positive Parenting Strategies Supporting Children with Anxiety Taking Care Of You So You Can Be The Best Parent You Can Be! Strategies to Support Learning at Home K-3 Full Details can be accessed at the link below. Nov Parent ...Drop Off & Pick Up – Please Wear a Mask, Halloween, PA Day + More
Dear SIB families, Halloween is almost here! Please check out the important details listed below in #3 to ensure that everyone understands the specific COVID protocols regarding staying safe for Halloween fun at SIB this year. Here are this weeks important announcements: #1 DROP OFF AND PICK UP ...Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.