Grand Erie News Archive - 2020
Students in Naudia Draus’ Special Education classroom are part of a longstanding tradition of giving back during the holiday season. Each year, the Tollgate Technological Skills Centre class brainstorms ways they can have a positive impact on the world around them.
Elementary students in Southern Ontario will continue with remote learning for another two weeks. The announcement was made this afternoon by Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Medical Officer of Health, as part of ongoing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions by the province.
With the long weekend coming, Grand Erie District School Board will be taking precautions and asking staff and students to take home any materials required for teaching or virtual learning, and personal belongings, such as eyeglasses, running shoes, or Special Education equipment.
Parents of students in Grades K-12 who choose to register their child(ren) in online learning will be asked to make a one-time declaration for the entire 2021-22 school year. To support an online learning option for families, Grand Erie will establish online learning hubs for Grades K-8 students throughout the school district.
Grand Erie District School Board is pleased to announce it has reached a tentative local agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Teachers’ Bargaining Unit.
The cancellation of the Caledonia Fall Fair, and its High School Challenge for Grade 12 students in particular, left a void. But it gave Viktorija Todorovic, a Grade 12 student at Dunnville Secondary School, a great idea.
January is Kindergarten registration month, and Grand Erie District School Board is preparing to welcome a new class of young learners, with information ready for parents to assist them during the online registration process.
Grand Erie is sharing some important information for our families who intend on switching to a different learning model. This is the final opportunity for families to make a switch between learning models for their child.
Holiday traditions often make us feel joy and comfort. Due to the pandemic, this holiday may feel different. This will require us to think of alternative and creative ways to connect with family and friends.
As we wind down 2020 and reflect on the year, we have many accomplishments to be proud of in these challenging times. Here’s a look at one such accomplishment, authored by Grand Erie’s Mental Health and Well-Bring team.