UGDSB Secondary Remote School - The Satellites

Notice: Due to bus driver absences related to COVID, some bus routes may have to be temporarily cancelled ahead of time, so as to not have routes cancelled last minute in the morning. Please see the board website for more information: ow.ly/3rOq50HCr2T

Today is World Religion Day (WRD). A day celebrated by followers of the Baháʼí Faith. We are so fortunate to have such a diverse group of people among the UGDSB community that make it a great place to learn and live. Happy World Religion Day.

The UGDSB recognizes the many New Year's celebrations this month and wishes happiness, health and prosperity to all in this new year!

ICYMI: Secondary students in the UGDSB have the opportunity to change their learning mode for Semester 2. Any secondary student who wishes to change their learning mode between in-person or remote learning must complete a survey before January 5. ow.ly/Fl9m50Hl7eM

Satellites- please see the information and survey linked below . Only complete this survey if you want to make a change to your learning mode for Semester 2 - ugdsb.ca/blog/survey-fo…

A reminder that tomorrow is a PA Day for all elementary and secondary students.

@juneavecouncil @kinggeorgeps @JGschoolcouncil @waverley_ps @BrantAve @KenDanbySC @wcwinegardps @EJ_PS @RicksonWolves @prioryparkps @JeanLittlePS @wmwtrailblazers @KHPS23 @AberfoylePS @ArbourVista @EramosaPS @ecole_fa @ErsOtters @UgdsbS @OPCouncil

On Transgender Day of Remembrance we honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. For many, today is a day of mourning and a celebration of the lives that have been lost. #UGKindness #UGIncludesPride ow.ly/CCil50GQYk2

REMINDER: The UGDSB is seeking feedback on draft Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education. The deadline for feedback is Nov. 25 at 4pm. To review the draft documents and provide input, visist: ow.ly/g8CE50GzgP2

To all of our students, staff and community members celebrating the Birth of Báb, we wish you happiness and blessings.

A happy Feast of St. Luke to all students, staff, and community members celebrating.

Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Poverty is not solely an economic issue. For example: unsafe housing, and/or unequal access to justice are both symptoms of poverty. Learn more about the #EndPoverty campaign here: ow.ly/fsqW50GiIgP.

A happy Vijaya Dashmi/Dussehra to all students, staff, and community members celebrating.

Satellites enjoy the loooong weekend . See you back online Tuesday

If you're anxious or stressed about being back at school, call 519-824-2431 ext. 10 to make an appointment with a registered therapist. No referral needed. Want 24/7 access? Try Woebot, a confidential app you install on your phone: woebothealth.com/the-app/ @ugdsb @WellingtonCath

📢 Have you heard about our new support line? If you need to talk to someone about LGBTQ+ issues, here's the number to call or text: 226-669-3760. Learn more: ow.ly/EiDi50GnDbG compasscs.org/counselling-se…

#YouthLeaders facilitating discussions surrounding youth #prosperity: Seeing Youth Futures Online Exhibit in French & English @cddhsmsa @UgdsbS @ugdsbstudents @UGDSBProgram @DirectorUGDSB @ugdsb @OPSBA @shaunajmccabe tamarackcommunity.ca/library/seeing…

A happy Sharad Navatri to all students, staff, and community members celebrating.

Thank you to all the Secondary Remote teachers! Everyday you make your classrooms safe, caring, and innovative places of learning .

Here are the events on Monday, October 4 for the Day of Action and Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples - please support this great alliance of orgs