Kindergarten First Rider Program
Posted May 30, 2017
Please see the attached information about our “First Rider Program” for Kindergarten students.
Provincial funding to provide renewal, program improvements
Posted May 29, 2017
Our vision to innovate tomorrow by educating today received a boost this month. As part of the 2017-18 Pupil Accommodation Grant – School Renewal Allocation, provided by the Ministry of Education, to address the cost of repairing and renovating schools and infrastructure, Waterloo Region District School Board will receive approximately $9.8 million.
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Save the Date for the Empire End of Year Celebration
Posted May 25, 2017
Save the Date for the: Empire End of Year Celebration Wednesday June 14, 2017 5 pm to 7:30 pm Empire Playground This evening is a fun and relaxing way to celebrate the end of the school year with Empire families. There will be five food trucks – Fo’ Cheezy, Schmuck Truck, Boston Pizza, BeaverTails and […]
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Track & Field day 2 – postponed to Fri. May 26th
Posted May 25, 2017
Due to inclement weather, today’s track & field meet at Empire PS will be postponed until Fri. May 26th.
Fundraiser Event in Uptown Waterloo
Posted May 24, 2017
This is a fundraiser event for children living with and beyond cancer. The event is being hosted by an Empire school family and will take place in Uptown Waterloo Square (75 King St. S.) Saturday May 27, 1-4pm. Funds raised are going to the three pediatric oncology camps in Ontario. Hope to see you there!
Youth Development Program for the 2017-2018 School Year
Posted May 23, 2017
The Waterloo Region District School Board is pleased to confirm that Empire PS will be offering the Youth Development Program for Grade Three to Grade Six students during the 2017 -2018 school year. Please be aware that a Community Provider operates this program. The assigned Community Provider will be contacting families directly regarding next steps […]
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Extended Day Program for 2017-2018 School Year
Posted May 23, 2017
The Waterloo Region District School Board is pleased to confirm that Empire PS will be offering the Extended Day Program for Junior Kindergarten to Grade Two students during the 2017-2018 school year. ****Required Actions **** Families who have not registered through “OneList Waterloo Region”, and wish to have childcare during the 2017-2018 school year, please […]
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Grade 3 and 6 EQAO assessments begin May 23, grade 9 assessments on June 5
Posted May 19, 2017
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, grade 3 and 6 students will begin EQAO assessments of reading, writing and mathematics. Grade 9 students will complete their assessment of mathematics, beginning on Monday, June 5. Please check with your individual school for exact assessment dates.
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Friday is Wacky Hair Day!
Posted May 18, 2017
Friday May 19th is Wacky Hair Day at Empire! Get creative with your hair style and have some fun!
2017-18 School Year Calendar is now available
Posted May 17, 2017
The 2017-18 School Year Calendar is now available. School will start on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Winter holidays run between December 25, 2017 and January 5, 2018, and March break runs from March 12 to March 16, 2018. The last day of classes will be Thursday, June 28, 2018. The 2017-18 School Year Calendar contains detailed […]
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