News & Announcements
ETFO Jan. 28 strike: All UGDSB elementary schools to close - UGDSB secondary schools will remain open
On Tuesday Jan. 28, all UGDSB ELEMENTARY schools will be closed to students due to the one-day ETFO strike, unless the strike is averted. Elementary schools will re-open to students on Jan. 29. All UGDSB SECONDARY schools will remain open to students on Jan. 28 and will operate as usual. Jan. 28 is an exam day in secondary schools; exams will continue as scheduled.
TRANSPORTATION: On Jan. 28, buses/student transportation for all UGDSB elementary students will be cancelled; transportation for UGDSB secondary students will run as normal.
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE: Community Use of Schools and third-party operated child care centres remain open during this labour action. Some Before and/or After School Programs may be operating and each operator will communicate directly with families.
UPDATES: Please continue to check the board website for updates at www.ugdsb.ca/labour.
Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards
Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.
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Important information about the Transportation website during strikes
Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students.
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NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
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Remember to Update Your Immunization Records
This is a friendly reminder to ensure that your child's immunization records are up-to-date.
Deadline to update records is March 6 by 4pm. Suspension day is March 11, 2020.
If you have questions call the immunization nurse line:
1-800-265-7293 ext. 4746 (Monday–Friday 8:30am-4:30pm)
Report immunizations:
Online: View, print, or ...
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Cancelled: Victory Soiree -the evening of January 28th
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to Provincial job action, unfortunately we have to cancel the Victory Soiree.
We apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause.
Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
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Happy Holidays!
Wishing each of our students and families a joyous and safe holiday season! We look forward to seeing you in 2020 and welcome students back on January 6th! Happy Holidays!
Report Immunizations to Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health
This is a reminder to report immunizations to WDGPH:
Online: www.immunizewdg.ca
Email: Send copy to vaccine.records@wdgpublichealth.ca
Fax: Vaccine Records 519-836-2986
Call: 1-800-265-7293 ext 4396
If you have questions about immunizations to call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 4746.
Friday is Soup Day!! Send a Resealable Container and Spoon
In an effort to consider our impact on the environment and avoid soup mess (in the hallways and washrooms). We ask that you please send in a labelled and sealable empty container (thermos, mason jar, any spill proof container) and a spoon for the soup days? This way we can save the environment a ...Read more about Friday is Soup Day!! Send a Resealable Container and Spoon »
Food Drive for Chalmers Church
We are continuing our food drive for Chalmers and are collecting items until Dec. 13th. Donation Requests • Small and large jars natural peanut butter or soy butter • Cans of “no salt added” tomatoes • Low sodium pasta sauce • Cans of kidney beans, black beans and chickpeas • Cans of low sodium soup • Rice • ...Holiday Assemblies and Spirit Days!
The holiday season is upon us and we would like to invite all parents to our Holiday Assemblies and Spirit Days. On Tuesday, December 17th all students are invited to wear red and green. This is also the day of our Kindergarten Holiday assembly. Our Kindergarten students will be performing in ...Gearing Up for Kindergarten
Parents, mark your calendars... Kindergarten Registration for September 2020 is Just Around the Corner. The UGDSB will be hosting 4 information evenings to share information about our online registration process, the Kindergarten Program, and our Before and After School Programs, for both English and French Immersion JK and as well as new ...Safe Arrival Program
If your child is going to be absent or late, please call the school at 519 822-6931 x100 to let the school know. Our answering machine is ready to accept your call any time after 4:00 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m., if it's more convenient to leave a ...
Late Arriving Students
If your child arrives after the bell, it is very important that they go to the office to pick up a late slip. The reason for this is that the attendance will show this child as being absent. By going to the office, Mrs. Hambly ...
Visitors to our School
Thank you for remembering to check in at the office when you visit our school. Whether you are dropping off homework, lunch or other items it is important that we know who is in the building. For the safety of our children please honour this request.
If ...
Kindergarten Registration ~January 7-17, 2020
Online pre-registration is required for all NEW JK and SK students in the Upper Grand District School Board. For more information and to pre-register online visit: http://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
Do you have a child starting JK or SK in September 2020?
The Upper Grand District School Board is hosting four Kindergarten registration INFORMATION nights in November and December 2019.
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“Splash of Pink” Day ~Wednesday, November 20th
This week is Anti Bullying Week! On Wednesday, we are celebrating Diversity at Victory with a "Splash of Pink"! Students can celebrate their race, culture, religion, gender expression etc. with a splash of pink.
UGDSB Inclement Weather -Communication Channels and Reminders
BUS CANCELLATIONS:
The decision to cancel buses is made by the Transportation Consortium (STWDSTS) in consultation with the bus operators.
STWDSTS posts bus cancellation info on its website by 6:30am, www.stwdsts.ca
The school board does not make the decision to cancel buses. The school board ...
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