Board News

The boundary review for Edward Johnson Public School has concluded. New attendance area maps and a summary of the changes brought about by the review have been posted online.

[ Edward Johnson JK-6 FI Boundary Review ]

Do you know an Everyday Hero? Please consider nominating someone in your school community – an individual or a group of individuals – whose actions and efforts foster the development of a positive learning and working environment. Deadline for nominations is Friday, April 22, 2012.

[ Everyday Hero Awards ]

Due to the rescheduling of exams, the P.A. Day for secondary schools has been changed to Monday, February 6, 2012. The second semester for secondary school students now begins on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.

A public information meeting about the new elementary school to be constructed in Shelburne has been set for Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Café at Centre Dufferin DHS. For more information, visit www.ugdsb.on.ca/shel 

The regular monthly meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Here are highlights from the meeting.

Residents of the Grand Valley area are invited to a Community Learning Fair on February 7, 2012, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Grand Valley & District Public School. Come and learn about emergency, health and family services, educational programs, service clubs and recreational activities.

[ Read the Poster (pdf) ]

The following schools are offering Kindergarten Information Nights:

• Brisbane PS – January 31, 6:30 p.m. for English and FI Parents with information on the Full Day Kindergarten Program
• King George Holding School (Guelph) -- April 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym at Laurine Avenue PS, for English and FI Parents with information on the Full Day Kindergarten Program
• John McCrae PS (Guelph) - May 17, 6:30 p.m. – Junior Kindergarten Learning Fair for parents and children
• Paisley Road PS (Guelph) - Spring, date to be announced
• James McQueen PS (Fergus) - June 8, 10:15 am – for English and FI parents

Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year at all Board elementary schools takes place the week of February 6. Visit the JK-K Registration page for details.

The Board is requesting proposals for Extended Day Child Care Services at various schools.

[ For more information click here ]