Today is the day that Kindergarten Registration opens! Remember that Kindergarten Registration runs from January 5 – 22. For more information, visit ow.ly/7CkZ50CZKQN Welcome to the UGDSB family! #UGInfo #UGKindie UGKindie

The deadline to complete the Secondary Intent to Change Survey to switch between in-person and remote learning is Jan. 11 at 4pm. Only those secondary students wanting to change their mode of learning are to fill out this survey. INFO: ugdsb.ca/survey

IMPORTANT: The UGDSB has received instructions from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health - our current measures for temporary online learning will be extended until Jan. 29. Please check the board website for more: ow.ly/3d9G50DdVkU

Kindergarten registration is open until Friday. We can’t wait to welcome to you to school😊#UGkindie

UGDSB Pivot Project team share insights from the project. Learn more about this project on the board website: ugdsb.ca/blog/ugdsb-piv… The Pivot Project #UGInfo

The February issue of UGDSB Together is here! In this issue learn about Black Brilliance, the Pivot Project, how the LEAF Program has adapted to online learning and so much more! ow.ly/80z050DkRLV #UGDSBTogether

The return to in-person learning is Monday. Remember to bookmark the online screening tool covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screeni… and check with your school board on what info they need from students when coming to school. Upper Grand DSB Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Wellington Catholic DSB Csc MonAvenir CS Viamonde

Students/families heading back to in-person learning on Monday are reminded to please review these COVID-19 health and safety protocols and continue to follow the protocols in place at your school: ow.ly/Gkyo50DsjDl

A great article about the UGDSB's Period Equity Program, we're excited to see this program expand! ow.ly/Svzh50DwF8x Thank you The Grand 101.1FM @ugdsbequity Upper Grand Learning Foundation

🤩 love these 9 Principles for Great #Math Content from Mathigon. They describe how #learningmath should be experienced. This can be the norm in every classroom. #mathequity #ChangeThisReality

Exploring the #designthinking process in action with InkSmith & the Canadian Shield Project and how #designthinking can transfer into our classrooms The Pivot Project Derek Tangredi Upper Grand DSB

The province has revised self-screening requirements for schools: • Anyone that has a single COVID-19 symptom must isolate • Everyone in your household should stay home if anyone has COVID-19 symptoms or is waiting for a test result More info here: ow.ly/Jyxm50DH1gJ

Primary #Coding and Mathematics: Recorded @TVO webinar... plus accompanying resources found here - outreach.tvolearn.com/coding-in-the-… #Onted #TVOOutreach #math #iteachmath

❗#GoogleMeet tip: When sharing video/audio in a Meet, 'present tab' is the best option. Closing other unnecessary tabs and making sure #GoogleChrome is up to date are also good ideas to help things run smoothly. 😎 🎢#yougotthis Upper Grand DSB @UGDSBCoaches

📣 Accessible Documents are essential!📣 Some great PD coming up in the next few weeks - starting this Thursday for all Upper Grand DSB Educators using the @texthelp #PDFReader and Google for Education #ReadWrite Sign up on PD Place! 🎧💻🔊🎙 drive.google.com/open?id=1BFB84… @UGDSBCoaches

In anticipation of approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, parents and caregivers can visit our website for information about getting a vaccine appointment, answers to FAQs and links to reliable information sources. Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/vaccine-kids to learn more.

ICYMI: This week is Ontario's Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week - check the website for information and resources ow.ly/8NTG50GSbul

The UGDSB will begin a phased reopening of the Community Use of Schools program starting on Nov. 29. Please check the board website for details: ow.ly/wY8v50GTPNn #UGInfo

A very happy New Year’s Eve to all students, staff, and community members celebrating.

A learning disability is NOT the same as an intellectual disability. A lot of people think that learning disabilities are related to intelligence. WRONG! Most people with LD have average or above-average intelligence.