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.
Update on Out of Area applications
Due to the on-going school closures, we are asking that parents submit any outstanding Out of Area requests prior to the end of April.
Distance learning tech support for parents and students
To assist our families with tech support related to distance learning, the Upper Grand District School Board has a Tech Help webpage for parents and students.
Home Use of Technology Protocol- Chromebooks
Dear families, Please see below for our Technology Protocol for families that have borrowed a school Chromebook. Thank you! STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: USE AND CARE OF EQUIPMENT 1. Only Board-approved software is to be loaded onto the computer by Board personnel. This ensures the proper configuration of the system. 2. The Board’s Acceptable Use of Digital ...Letter to elementary students and parents: Learning at Home (April 6, 2020)
Please read the attached letter for further information regarding Learning at Home, including important information about resources for students with special education needs, access to technology and printed materials and more.
Letter to parents: UGDSB Learning at Home (April 3, 2020)
A letter from the Director of Education regarding the board’s distance learning program is posted on the board website.
Special Education, Equity and Learning at Home
Preliminary information from the board on student access to devices and technology, SEA equipment, hands-on based learning ideas, and more.
SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUNDS CLOSED!
Dear Westwood Community, As a directive from Public Health, we are asking all families to remind their children that the school grounds such as the Playgrounds- Playscape, Basketball Courts and the school are closed until further notice. We ask that you continuously remind your children around Social Distancing and minimizing contact to ...Notice of cancelled and postponed school events
Due to the extension of school closures in Ontario, the UGDSB has decided to cancel or postpone a number of school based events.
Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 31, 2020)
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, regarding the extension of school closures in Ontario and information on distance learning for students.
Ontario school closures extended until at least May
On Tuesday March 31, 2020, the Premier of Ontario announced that in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 1 for staff and May 4 for students. Premier Ford also said that the province is prepared to extend the school closures even further if required.
