Drummond Central School

Our community health partners, The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, have indicated this evening that parents should use the provincial screening tool that was updated today. If your child passes the screening they can attend school, even if they are waiting for test results. http://ow.ly/Nai350BHhWl

After Mrs. McLenaghan read ‘A Sunflower’s Life Cycle’ by Mary R. Dunn, the Kindergarten students dissected sunflowers in the gym.

#orangeshirtday #dcstheplacetobee #ucdsb

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The number of #UCDSB staff away with COVID-19 symptoms, self-isolating or awaiting test results is increasing. Approx. 500 subs are needed most days. If we can't secure adequate staff, schools will be forced to cancel classes or close temporarily. Read on: https://bit.ly/3l1pc7f

Today is DCS Spirit Day and we couldn’t bee-leive the special visitor that buzzed in to see us!! #dcstheplacetobee #ucdsb

In-person learning, synchronous learning, digital and non-digital asynchronous learning these terms are new to a lot of people and so are these learning models. This video will help explain what each model is about and what to expect. #remotelearning

Make health screening part of your morning routine using the new provincial COVID-19 health screening tool. This interactive tool is voluntary, but can help parents decide if their child should attend school: https://bit.ly/33GzbHS.

If you are required to pick up your child from school, please read the attached Fact Sheet: Your Child had Symptoms While at School

DAILY SCREENIING Parents should screen for COVID-19 daily before sending their child to school by using the COVID-19 School Screening Tool attached. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has set up a parent phone line. If you have children in school or childcare and have questions about screening or symptoms call us: 1-866-236-0123

Here’s an update on back to school in the UCDSB, including the new provincial health screening tool: https://bit.ly/35YjxKT.

Friday is SPIRIT DAY. Wear yellow and black or your favourite DCS shirt.Friday is SPIRIT DAY. Wear yellow and black or your favourite DCS shirt.

Our Terry Fox Run is September 30th. We are accepting on-line donations only. To donate, please follow this link: https://secure.terryfox.ca/regist/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx

Our grade 2/3 students made their way to our garden to learn about the life system of plants. Students were allowed to take pumpkin seeds to plant at home. The junior students had some mask-free time outside and enjoyed playing soccer, climbing, and making forts. #ucdsb #outdoorlearning #dcstheplacetobee

Not all learning happens within four walls. This week, our youngest learners had some great play time in their outdoor classroom, while our grade 1/2 class ventured outside to make bug ‘hotels’ for science class. They were thrilled when they checked on their hotels the next day to see they had some guests! #ucdsb #outdoorlearning #dcstheplacetobee

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on September 18th and ends after nightfall on September 20th. To learn more, follow this link: https://www.chabad.org///aid/4644/jewish/Rosh-Hashanah.htm

The #UCDSB will be using MS Teams and D2L-Virtual Classroom for learning in classrooms. This letter explains how these tools will be used and how staff will be protecting the privacy of our students: https://bit.ly/35PuUEP.

Our Kindergarten outdoor classroom is getting some attention

The COVID-19 Screening Tool, created by our health units is a helpful tool to work into the morning routine. Use the online version (https://bit.ly/2RrGRYP) or print the PDF (https://bit.ly/3c0Zb4v).

Working with our local health units & families will be an important part of keeping our students safe. Please read the parent/guardian letter from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. It has some helpful info on what families can do to keep their child safe, what to do if someone becomes ill or tests positive at school, and who to call with questions: https://bit.ly/2FwVGH0.