Gananoque ISS
175 William Street South K7G 1S8 Gananoque, ON, Canada

Nominations are now open for the 2021 UCDSB Trustee Innovation Awards! These awards recognize UCDSB employees who use creative and innovative practices in their schools or workplaces, and inspire others to think about how they can adapt new practices and grow. Learn more and nominate someone today! Deadline for nominations is May 20, 2021. https://fb.watch/5aydNZ6mcf/

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Reminder: If a student in your home was attending school in-person as of April 9, 2021 and doesn't have access to a device or adequate internet for remote learning, please complete this survey before it closes at 8 p.m. tonight: http://ow.ly/bm8050EpHoC

As we prepare for the return to learning for the week of April 19, the #UCDSB is once again assessing tech needs of students. If your child was attending school in-person as of April 9, 2021 and doesn't have access to a device or internet, please complete this survey by Tuesday, April 20 by 8 p.m. You can complete the survey here: http://ow.ly/zkEA50EpG5d

Yesterday, the Government of Ontario announced that all schools in the province, including those at the #UCDSB, will be moving to remote learning following the April break. Please read the latest update here: http://ow.ly/Jrsc50EnVG6 (those signed up with My Family Room will have this letter in their inbox)

Wednesday Feb 24th is Pink Shirt Day - stand up against bullying and wear pink. #ucdsb

There have been changes to the public health screening tool that indicates if students should be attending school. Please read the update from our public health partners carefully as these changes may impact your household. We’ve emailed this information to parents who are signed up for My Family Room, or you can read it here: http://ow.ly/f2Ei50DF0u0

Reminder: If a student in your home was attending school in-person as of Dec. 18, 2020 and doesn't have access to a device or adequate internet please complete this survey before it closes at 8 p.m. tonight. http://ow.ly/9xPt50CY37Z

Our SHSM students from our senior cohort participating in First Aid certification today - physically distanced and virtually of course. #ucdsb #shsm @ucdsb_shsm_and_oyap

As we prepare for the return to learning on Jan. 4, the #UCDSB is assessing tech needs of students. If your child was attending school in-person as of Dec. 18, 2020 and doesn't have access to a device or adequate internet, please complete this survey by Tuesday, Jan. 5: http://ow.ly/PqPb50CY3eK

Congratulations to all the GSS Honour Roll Students

Parents/Guardians: A second individual at our school has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, there is no evidence of transmission at the school so The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is not declaring an outbreak at the school. The health unit has followed up to isolate all students and staff who have had a high-risk exposure. Our school remains OPEN and is operating on the regular daily schedule. Please check your email for a letter that was sent by the school on behalf of the health unit. General public information can be found here: http://bit.ly/388RjMY

As we approach the new year & the return to learning, we want to let families know that staff continue to finalize details for the transition to remote learning for all students on Jan. 4. Those signed up with My Family Room should have this letter in their inbox. You can also read the update here: http://ow.ly/TVCf50CXlet

From the UCDSB Family to yours, we wish you happiness and self-care this holiday season. Director Stephen Sliwa shares this holiday message: http://ow.ly/NbUu50CNh5D

If there’s an emergency at your school, you’ll be notified via My Family Room by your preferred method (text, email or call). Register or update your information today: https://myfamilyroom.ca/.

There is no direction to close schools or move to distance learning after the holiday break, however we have asked staff to remind students to bring home any of their personal belongings to minimize the number of personal items that are left at school. Read the full update: http://ow.ly/jwjF50CP5HH

Indoor playdates should be virtual or postponed for now. Being close together with no masks should only be done with household members. Although they may see th...ose same children at school the difference is that schools have many layers of precautions in place that reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Playdates can happen outdoors IF the activity allows for physical distancing like sledding or building separate snow forts. Schools are essential let’s protect them so they can stay open. See more

Plaid day at the Home of the Trojans! #ucdsb

An individual at our school has tested positive for COVID-19. The The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is has followed up to isolate all students and staff who have had a high-risk exposure. Both the health unit and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent further spread of the virus in the school and community. Our school remains OPEN and is operating on the regular daily schedule. Please check your email for a letter sent by the school this evening on behalf of the health unit. General public information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3nbkqWd