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Province directs schools to shift to remote learning from January 5-17, 2022
On Monday January 3, 2022, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning from January 5 to at least January 17, 2022. Please read on for important information for families in the UGDSB.
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December School Council Minutes
December 9, 2021
Present: Tara Topping, Rylan Pranger, Jen S, Joanne D, Jennifer P-A, Laura C-M, Lisa J, Alysha J
Equity Adit started by sending out an electronic questionnaire to parent community. In addition, each division of students is completing individual data based on 5 questions surrounding how welcoming, inclusive, and accepting of diversity Westwood …
Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022
Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022. There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.
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Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
December 15, 2021
Dear parents and guardians,
Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff.
We understand that there may be challenges as the winter …
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Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.
Mrs. Topping will be moving to Kortright Hills PS in January
Dear Westwood Families,
The Superintendents of Education have decided that I will be moving to Kortright Hills PS after the holidays. Adnan Shahbaz, currently Principal in Peel Region, will be our new Principal as of January 3, 2022.
It has been an incredible 7.5 years at Westwood! Thank you for your support and your partnership in …
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School Updates – December 4th, 2021
Good evening Westwood families:
Please continue reading below for important updates about things going on at Westwood.
Equity Audit Survey
At Westwood we know that equity is important and we work hard to ensure that the students and families of Westwood feel included and valued as members of the Westwood school community. As part of this important …
Free Webinar for Parents on Nurturing Resiliency with your Children
Please see the attached document for information about how you can attend a free webinar to support nurturing resiliency in your children. If this is of interest to you there are instructions below.
Nurturing Resilience Through Relationships Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Michael Ungar
Thank you,
Tara Topping – Principal
Rylan Pranger – Vice Principal
Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
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