Before and After School Programs
Posted March 24, 2014
Each year, families express an interest in having their chilr(ren) attend a Before and AFter School program. A minimum number of registrations are required to operate these programs. It is important for families to register between February 10th and April 30th to determine if programs will operate. Students currently enrolled also need to register for […]
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“Rise to Success” Conference for Parents
Posted March 21, 2014
The Board’s Parent Involvement Committee is pleased to hold its second full-day event for families of WRDSB students: RISE TO SUCCESS—Supporting Your Child in School on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Bluevale C.I. The day’s sessions include a keynote address by Michael Reist, author of What Every Parent Should Know About School, and workshops on […]
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Family Swim Party
Posted March 19, 2014
Empire School Council Presents… Family Swim Party Where: Waterloo Memorial Rec Centre When: Saturday, April 5th Time: 2:05pm – 4pm Cost: Ages 0-2 Free, 3-17 $5.25 Adults $5.75, Family of Four $13.25 School Council would like you to join us for an afternoon of fun! We have reserved 200 spots, first come first serve! (As […]
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Lost and Found
Posted March 7, 2014
We have a large collection of lost and found items. They will be donated to a local charity on March 28. If your son or daughter is missing any items, please come in and take a look before March 28. We recommend that all families put their child’s name in all their clothing and other […]
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Friday, March 7 PD Day
Posted March 5, 2014
As you may be aware, the Waterloo Region District School Board’s school year calendar has designated March 7, 2014 as a Professional Development Day. Students will not be at school on this day. For those families who have children attending the Before And After School Programs, those programs will be operating as usual from 7:00 […]
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Parent Involvement Committee Full Day Event
Posted February 13, 2014
The Board’s Parent Involvement Committee is pleased to hold its second full-day event for families of WRDSB students: RISE TO SUCCESS—Supporting Your Child in School on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Bluevale C.I. The day’s sessions include a keynote address by Michael Reist, author of What Every Parent Should Know About School, and workshops on […]
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Empire Olympics
Posted February 11, 2014
In celebration of the Olympics, on Tuesday, February 11, Empire students participated in a variety of indoor and outdoor events such as the Empire bobsleigh shown here. Students and staff had a great time enjoying the winter weather and exemplifying the Olympic oath of ” in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport […]
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Family Day – Monday, February 17
Posted February 11, 2014
Monday, February 17 is Family Day. Schools are closed that day for the holiday. Enjoy a wonderful day with your loved ones.
After School Activities Cancelled
Posted February 5, 2014
February 5, 2014 All after school activities, both elementary and secondary, are cancelled. Rental permits and Before and After School Programs (Extended Day) are not affected. School dismissal times remain the same. For Empire Public School this means that School Council tonight is cancelled. School Council will meet next Wednesday February 12th at 7 pm […]
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Friday January 17th is a PD day!
Posted January 15, 2014
Friday, January 17th is a professional development day. Students will not come to school that day. Teachers will be engaged in assessment and evaluation tasks and learning. Other staff will be engaged in professional development activities offsite, including taking part in a presentation by Dr. Ross Greene on “Understanding collaborative and proactive solutions.”