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No Need to Debate, Go to School. Don’t Be Late!

Posted March 20, 2024

Chronic late attendance can have severe consequences on student wellbeing and achievement. When students regularly are late coming to school, they often miss out on the same class every day. Most teachers have set weekly schedules and usually it is the core subjects that are missed – math and language. Absences for these subjects …

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UGDSB Thoughts About Student Attendance

Posted March 20, 2024

ATTENDANCE

Did You Know?

Every day that a student is absent from school is a lost opportunity for that child or adolescent to learn, build social skills, and receive the benefits associated with the sense of community found within our schools. Chronic or prolonged absenteeism can also result in decreased academic success and …

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Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report

Posted March 20, 2024

GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”

The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, where there will be …

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Professional Activity Day Description – April 8, 2024

Posted March 18, 2024

Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians

Date: April 8, 2024

Length: Full Day

Topics:

Elementary Topic AM: Mathematics

Elementary Topic PM: Mental Health and Well-Being

Secondary Topic AM: Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence

Secondary Topic PM: Mental Health …

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New Parent Resource

Posted March 8, 2024

Ministry of Education Parent Resource: 

The Ministry of Education is pleased to inform you about a new parent resource called Parent’s Guide to Ontario’s Education System.

This new resource will provide parents with helpful information that supports them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children’s education. …

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UGDSB Monthly Communications Newsletter

Posted March 8, 2024

Communications Newsletter

Provide your input on the 2024-25 School Year Calendars

Posted February 15, 2024

Planning for the next school year has begun and the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendars.

Each year, the UGDSB’s School Year Calendar Committee submits draft calendars for the upcoming school year to the Ministry. Once approved, these calendars are …

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Victoria Terrace Supports the Live Free from Hunger Campaign

Posted February 5, 2024

Victoria Terrace is very grateful to have had the support of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington County. Thanks to contributions from the Food and Friends program, we can buy healthy snacks for our students. A variety of healthy snacks are available to anyone who wants it, 5 days a week. …

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Professional Activity Day Description – Jan. 26, 2024

Posted January 22, 2024

Elementary Staff will spend the full day on Assessment and Evaluation that includes report card preparation/reporting of student achievement and learning skills, to be communicated with parents/guardians.  

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CMHAWW offering 2nd part to Understanding Human Trafficking webinar

Posted January 19, 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, in partnership with the Upper Grand District School Board and several other community partners, is pleased to announce part two of the Understanding Human Trafficking series.

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