News & Announcements
Temporary online learning extended
- UGDSB schools will continue with our current measures for online learning until further notice. Please click here for further information.
- During this period, child care centres will remain open and Before and/or After School Programs (BASP) will remain closed.
- Tech Support for Parents/Guardians
February 4th is National Sweater Day!
Make the Earth better by wearing a sweater Celebrate National Sweater Day on February 4th! National Sweater Day is a way to learn about the importance of saving energy and to inspire you to use less energy all winter. Heating accounts for 80% of residential energy use in Canada. If all Canadians lowered their thermostats ...“Talking About Mental Health”
February Parent Newsletter “Talking About Mental Health”
Umbrella Theme: Healthy Lifestyle
This month at UGDSB we are bringing our focus onto healthy lifestyles. Sounds easy, right? It may seem like eating ...
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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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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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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PIC Virtual Parent Engagement Event – “Navigating Pathways and New Curriculum Expectations”
Hello VCPS Falcon Parents -
As you may be aware, the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will be hosting 3 evening virtual parent engagement events this winter/spring with the first one scheduled on ...
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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Chromebook Requests
Hello - Our Chromebook Request form has been closed. If your family requires a chromebook, please contact the school. Thanks!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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