Extended Day Program – request/reminder for parents

Posted December 22, 2016

The Empire PS administration and Extended Day program staff are reminding parents with children in the Extended Day program that they must let the office and/or extended day staff know when alternate arrangements have been made for after school pick-up, especially if it is immediately after school at dismissal time. We have had several instances over […]

Rescheduled French Immersion Information Session

Posted December 22, 2016

An information session for French Immersion has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7pm at our Education Centre – 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener. Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend the information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion. Registration […]

Math Night was a Tremendous Success – Thank You!

Posted December 20, 2016

Thank you to all the students, parents and staff who came out to our first Math Night on Dec. 8th.  It was a tremendous success – we saw lots of engaged students and their parents participating in the various activities that were available. Please see the new page on our website (Math is All Around – […]

Parent Drop-Off / Pick-Up of Students @ Empire PS

Posted December 20, 2016

Now that winter is upon us, we ask all parents to take note of the following reminders in order to ensure the safety of all our students: Students who are being dropped off at school in the morning are NOT to be dropped off in our bus-loading/unloading zone in front of the school. Students are […]

REMINDER: Changes to WiFi access begin January 3, 2017

Posted December 20, 2016

On January 3, 2017, WRDSB is introducing changes to the filtering of internet content on our password-free wireless network, WRDSB Wireless. These changes mean that if you continue to connect using WRDSB Wireless you will no longer be able to access some popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo. You can continue to […]

Looking for STRONG START Volunteers!

Posted December 16, 2016

In order to provide the Strong Start program, which is a reading intervention program for our earliest and emerging readers, we are looking for parent volunteers who would be available at least one hour a week starting in January. If you are interested in being a volunteer with this invaluable program for our littlest Eagles, […]

Correction: Saturday School Cancellations

Posted December 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this Saturday. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.

Weekend School Cancellations

Posted December 16, 2016

Due to the inclement weather forecast over the weekend and special weather statement in effect for Waterloo region, schools will be closed this weekend. The international language programs are cancelled. All school rentals are cancelled and organizers will receive an email detailing cancellation procedures.

Dec 15: Night School & Evening Rentals Cancelled

Posted December 15, 2016

Due to the ongoing and deteriorating weather conditions, the Waterloo Region District School Board is advising: That students be released from schools at any time if parents judge it safe to pick up and return home; Extended Day Programs will run as normal, but parents are encouraged to pick up children as soon as it is […]

Dec 15 – All school buses cancelled, schools are open

Posted December 15, 2016

Due to the current weather conditions, all school buses, taxis and special education routes operated by the Waterloo Region District School Board are cancelled. ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.

All Extended Day Childcare Programs are OPEN.

Education Centre is OPEN.

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