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.
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.
DECEMBER NEWS
We continue to see great things happening in classrooms, for example guided reading and math, small group work, math problem-solving, creative art and inquiry projects. Some events that occurred in November included: Virtual Remembrance Day, Bully Prevention Week and Treaty Recognition Week and Parent Teacher conferences. December promises ...Monthly Environmental Activities To Help Celebrate Our Planet
December 10th is HUMAN RIGHTS Day! ““You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” —Jane Goodall Celebrate Human Rights Day on ...Talking About Mental Health: December 2021
Gratitude Gratitude is not just “good manners” and it plays a significant role in overall wellbeing. Gratitude can be expressed by a simple “thank you” but there are many other ways to nurture and identify gratitude. Gratitude can happen in four ways: NOTICE what it ...Raising the Dough – Dominos Pizza – Fundraiser December 1st
This Wednesday, December 1st, our School Council is hosting our first fundraiser of the year. Please see the attached flyer for information on how to order pizza from Dominos in the evening and help us continue to raise money for a second ...
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.
UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
