École King George PS

Last Friday was live free day! Students pledged to raise live free of something they take for granted and we accepted donations online for the food and friends snack program. We raised $1444! Great job King George!!

Okay King George Families - what is your favourite book? I really like “My Name is Blessing” by Guelph Author Eric Walters. Post your family favourite below!

UGDSB's Empowerment Week kicks off today! We've got an incredible line up of speakers and meaningful messages on many different topics, for classes in grades 4-12. Enjoy the week!

‘To All the Books I’ve Loved Before’ - What are some of your favourite books? That comfort book you reread again and again. If you could write a love letter to your favourite book, it would be this one. #UGReads

Here are some of the upcoming Public Health COVID-19 vaccine drop-in clinics: Willow Road PS (March 8), Brant Ave PS and Westwood PS (March 10-11), Gateway Drive PS (March 14), Ottawa Cres. PS (March 17) ow.ly/NS0o50Ic90S @WDGPublicHealth

All School taxis and buses cancelled in Zone 1 (Guelph), Zone 2 (Centre Wellington), Zone 3 (North Wellington), and Zone 4 (Including RF Hall) today. For more info, please go to stwdsts.ca

INCLEMENT WEATHER (MAR. 7, 2022): UGDSB schools/offices are closed today to staff & students. Students shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, shift to remote working where possible. All buses & taxis are cancelled to UG schools.

A happy Ash Wednesday to all students, staff, and community members participating.

A happy Lailat Miraj to all students, staff, and community members celebrating.

The March issue of UGDSB Together Newsletter is out now. This issue has information regarding the resumption of extra-curricular activities in school, updates to outdoor mask protocols, and the draft of the next school year calendar. Read more here: ow.ly/SfTz50I7fpu.

A happy Shrove Tuesday to all students, staff, and community members celebrating.

School spirit wear orders close today!! Make sure to get your order in using school Cash Online!!

Sub and milk orders close tonight! If you would like to place for the remainder of the year, please make sure to have your order in by midnight!

The UGDSB along with the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) are holding a virtual workshop to help parents support their child/ren with education transitions. The virtual presentation will be held March 2, 2022 at 7 PM. Learn more here: ow.ly/E9rA50HPOYG.

Today is Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness around bullying, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. Wear pink tomorrow to show your support and learn more about Pink Shirt Day here: ow.ly/UhxU50HCAKy.

Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools/offices are closed today to staff & students. Students can shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and shift to remote working where possible. All buses & taxis are cancelled to UGDSB schools

Today is Random Act of Kindness Day. A day to demonstrate that there is no limit on the amount of goodness we can put out into our UGDSB community and out into the world. To learn more about Random Act of Kindness Day, visit: ow.ly/HSRG50HCA1t. #UGKindness

For details on the ongoing distribution of rapid antigen tests to students moving forward, please check the information posted on the board website: ow.ly/PT1Z50HPPTW #UGInfo

The UGDSB’s temporary remote program in elementary is ending on March 10. Students in temporary remote will transition back to in-person learning after March Break on March 21. To learn more about the transition and next steps, visit ow.ly/Yehq50HUMb6 #UGInfo

Please check the board website for information on the resumption of sports and extracurricular activities in schools: ow.ly/1Tr050HUTWV #UGInfo