The Queen Elizabeth School

This collection is the work M. Baillon’s grade 5 class did for Canadian soldiers overseas in Ukraine. The choral singers are belting out Silent Night at the top of their lungs. On the back, students glued a letter they wrote to a soldier to brighten their holiday season. Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB)

This series of images by M. Baillon’s grade 5 class was created in response to a call from the Board’s Indigenous Inquiry team for art capturing The Beauty of the Trees. Students could take photographs or create original art. They were reminded that trees give shelter and shade and offer nourishment. They are strong and grow large roots. They were also coached on using different perspectives to achieve different effects. Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB)

Here is a selection of artwork created by M. Baillon’s Grade 5 class during this lockdown. They are using the Crayon Resist technique. Using crayons and watercolour paint, students created beautiful soft snowflake paintings. The white crayon prevents the watercolour from staining the paper leaving it white when the paint dries. The effect is quite beautiful.

Following the province’s announcement yesterday, we want to reach out to our families with an update about what it means for our schools. Ontario has issued a stay-at-home order and when students do return to in-person learning, there will be new health & safety measures in place. Read the full update: http://bit.ly/38EEdIC.

Not sure how to submit work in Microsoft Teams? Here's a quick step by step guide: http://ow.ly/Milh50D6mXV

Nominations for the Fall 2020 Director's Award of Merit are open! Do you know a #UCDSB employee who contributes to a positive, productive, and caring workplace? Staff, students and parents are eligible to submit an online nomination: https://bit.ly/33mCGEs. #awardofmerit

Our School/Parent phone-line is open this weekend from 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you have children in school or childcare and have questions about screening or symptoms call us: 1-866-236-0123.

A big thank you to the wonderful teachers of the #UCDSB. You are dedicated, inspirational and we appreciate all that you do to support students in preparing them for a successful life. #WorldTeachersDay

What a great day! Thank you to M. Baillon, Mme. Callan, Mrs. Robilliard, and the grade 5/6 students for organizing!

Wow! What a great announcement to start the day!! We reached and exceeded our goal!! Thank you to those who have donated! Click here if you would like to donate: https://secure.terryfox.ca/regist/mobile/mobileDonate.aspx #terryfoxrun2020

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/Elxo50BHhWk

Remember to wear red tomorrow for our Terry Fox school run! We have almost reached our goal! Thank you to those who have donated! Click here if you would like to donate: https://secure.terryfox.ca/regist/mobile/mobileDonate.aspx #terryfoxrun2020

46% of our goal reached!! To donate: https://secure.terryfox.ca/regist/mobile/mobileDonate.aspx #terryfoxschoolrun

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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

#BiggerTogether Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County - Virtual After School Programming Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is preparing to have chil...dren participate in virtual after school programming. Please fill out the following survey so that we can move forward with a strategy to best serve the children in Lanark County through group programming during Covid 19. Here is the survey link : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TM6QCZC PLEASE fill it out before October 6th. Thank you!

While a cold may seem like a normal thing for your child at certain times of the year, it is not considered a normal symptom. If your child has cold-like symp...toms, they should be assessed by their health care provider or a COVID-19 assessment centre. Further guidance will then be given on when they can return to school or childcare. For more information: https://bit.ly/31ZlQcQ Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario See more