Next week is Mental Health and Education Week at the UGDSB. From May 2-6 students and staff can explore the day’s daily theme and resources. Learn more here: ow.ly/SSfV50ISnI2 #MHUG

The Upper Grand District School Board and the Parent Involvement Committee present ‘A Parent’s Role in Supporting Equity and Indigenous Education’ – a virtual presentation. You can learn more and register here: ow.ly/Mwbt50IHIut.

We are super excited to have our Upper Grand DSB Alma Public School spirit wear show up today. #GoGators

Great resources for celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day: ow.ly/qu5250JCXPF #30DaysIHM

So long Upper Grand DSB Alma Public School Gators. We hope you have an amazing summer and we can’t wait to have you come back in September! Remember, #WeLearnNotForSchoolButForLife and #WeCanDoHardThings!

It’s another day full of hope and promise at Upper Grand DSB Alma Public School. I can’t wait to see what our Alma PS family will do together today!#WeLearnNotForSchoolButForLife

Thanks to the amazing crew of parents who cleaned up our front gardens. The before and after is incredible. What a wonderful Upper Grand DSB Alma Public School school community we have!

We had some amazing conversations and concepts arise when discussing #3dprinting at Upper Grand DSB Alma Public School. We can’t wait to see what problems they can solve and what creations they might make using Tinkercad and our Dremel printers! UGDSB SHSM #WeLearnNotForSchoolButForLife

Parents/Guardians are invited to a free webinar: Post-pandemic mental health with expert Kevin Cameron ow.ly/FelN50LcvRj #MHUG

Alma Public School students are learning so much about the experiences of others as well as how they face challenges themselves while participating in the Patrick Anderson Upper Grand DSB Wheel Chair Basketball program. Thank you so much to those who made this valuable learning possible!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Please check the UGDSB website for details about next week. All UGDSB schools will be open on Monday, however we will start to shift to remote learning early next week. Check the post for dates and details. ugdsb.ca/board/labour-u…

We are following the provincial labour situation closely, including the latest developments between CUPE and the province. We will provide information to staff and families shortly.

Calling all French teachers! The UGDSB is recruiting French teachers for the Elementary Occasional Teacher (OT) Roster. To apply to be a part of the UGDSB Team, click here! ow.ly/iLHw50Lwvy1

With winter weather here, now is a great time to review the Upper Grand District School Board’s procedures for Inclement Weather Days: ow.ly/m5Of50LIvqa #UGInfo

REMINDER: Tomorrow is a PA Day for all students, both elementary and secondary.

ICYMI - Stress Busters: Help support your child’s stress management and well-being with this after-school program! ow.ly/rRsu50LMfZI #MHUG

The UGDSB's Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will host the 'Building the Best School Councils' gathering on Saturday, December 3. This gathering will allow school council members to connect and learn from each other. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/FPCC50LraO1.

As the school year ends, don’t forget that many mental health supports are available to students over the summer months. See below for a list of supports or the board website: ow.ly/Xgy750ORE3V #MHUG

Schools may be closed but don’t forget to mark it in your calendar that Elementary Registration Day is happening August 29 between 1-4:00pm. Elem. Registration Day is for new UGDSB registrants only. For more info visit: ow.ly/b5vs50Pgze8 #UGRegistration

Thank you for all of the memories Alma PS. I hope you make many more!