Snowman Soup
Posted December 11, 2015
Our goal is to help 6 families. Every $200 we raise we help one family. So far we know that we can help four families. We are still taking snowman soup orders and we hope to reach our goal! Snowman Soup makes you feel happy! from P5 students
Empire is a Caring Community!
Posted December 11, 2015
We have been overwhelmed and excited by our community response to the Empire Food Drive! Thank you.
December School Council Meeting
Posted December 7, 2015
School Council Meeting this Wednesday December 9, 2015, 7 pm in the school library. All parents and guardians are invited to attend the school council’s monthly meetings. We encourage all long-time, and brand new Empire families to attend these useful meeting. The meetings are typically 1-2 hours. You do not have to be an official […]
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Empire Playground Fund Needs Your Support
Posted December 4, 2015
As of today, School Council has raised just over $4,000 dollars of our final $15,000 goal for the Empire Playground Fund. This is a lot less than we had hoped or expected. It means we’re averaging about $7/student instead of the $26/student we were aiming for. We still need $11,000 in order to meet our […]
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Empire Food Bank Drive December 7 to 11
Posted December 3, 2015
Empire’s holiday food drive runs from Monday, December 7th to Friday, December 11th. 1 in 20 households need food assistance and half of these are families with children. School participation is essential to achieving The Food Bank’s mission “Through community partnerships, we obtain and distribute emergency food from our neighbours for our neighbours.” Last year schools […]
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Weekend Rental Permits Return December 5, 2015
Posted December 2, 2015
We are pleased to announce that the Ontario Secondary School Teacher’s Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) reached a tentative agreement at the Support Staff central bargaining table on Friday, November 27, with the Government of Ontario and the Council of Trustee’s Associations, representing Ontario school boards. This tentative agreement impacts the Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation […]
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Categories: Broadcast · Labour
Boston Pizza Night!
Posted December 1, 2015
Boston Pizza Community night is this Wednesday from 5-8, gather your friends and family for a fun night out. 10% of sales goes to Empire. This includes dine in, takeout, and delivery. Be sure to mention you are with Empire!
The Integrated Arts Program Info Night is Coming!
Posted November 27, 2015
The Waterloo Region Integrated Arts Program (IAP) at Eastwood Collegiate Institute offers students a vibrant, exciting community of artistic and academic enrichment. Students specialize in one or more areas of the visual or performing arts while still having the freedom to explore new challenges and areas of interest. The program promotes high academic standards and […]
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Categories: Broadcast-Elementary · Learning · Schools
Fire Fighter’s Visit with Room 6
Posted November 27, 2015
A fire truck and fire fighters from Waterloo Fire Department visited with students from room 6 today. The students had prepared questions to ask in advance of this exciting event. The students each had the chance to climb into the truck giving our students a very special experience!
Friday is Wacky Hair Day!
Posted November 26, 2015
Wear your hair wild! Wear your hair wacky! Friday November 27th is Wacky Hair day at Empire!