2014 Director’s Annual Report

Posted January 27, 2015

The 2014 Director’s Annual Report is now available! Each year, the Director is required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education, highlighting the achievements of the past year. Our Annual Report gives the local community a snap shot at what students and staff have achieved. Awards, good news stories and  achievements in learning […]

Kindergarten Registration for September 2015

Posted January 19, 2015

Kindergarten Registration for September 2015 Children born in 2010 and 2011 can be registered for the kindergarten program.  Registration will take place at Empire on Wednesday, February 4. Parents need to call the office to set up an appointment (519 – 742-8375). The Elementary Student Registration Form must be completed and brought with the following […]

Family Movie Night

Posted January 14, 2015

The School Council is hosting Family Movie Night on January 29th. Students had the chance to cast a vote to choose from “Happy Feet”, “Rio” and “Shrek”. When: Thursday, January 29th Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Where: Empire School Gymnasium   Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be available for purchase. Students are welcome to bring a pillow […]

Empire Express

Posted January 12, 2015

The January Empire Express is now posted on the website. Take a look to see what is happening at Empire over the next few weeks.

January 9 – Transportation Cancellation

Posted January 9, 2015

Due to the current weather conditions ALL SCHOOL BUSES, TAXIS AND SPECIAL EDUCATION ROUTES in Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich and North Dumfries Townships are cancelled for the Waterloo Region District School Board

The following schools dependent on Transportation are Closed for the Day: Floradale, Linwood, WaterlooOxford D.S.S.
ALL evening RENTAL PERMITS at these schools are CANCELLED

TRANSPORTATION IN ALL OTHER AREAS IS OPERATING AND SCHOOLS ARE OPEN.

All Extended Day Child Care programs are OPEN.

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School Council News

Posted January 6, 2015

School Council meeting January 14, 2015 Next Meeting: Wednesday January 14, 2015, in the library starting at 7 pm.  All parents and guardians are invited to attend the school council’s monthly meetings.  They are typically 1-2 hours.  This month’s agenda will be posted at http://emp.wrdsb.ca/school-council-2/school-council-agendas/ a few days prior to the meeting.  If you miss […]

Empire Generosity!

Posted December 18, 2014

Empire collected 116.5 boxes full of food donations for the Food Bank!  The representative picking up our donations said that he picked up more boxes from Empire than he usually picks up in a morning!  Thank you to the “Let’s Make a Difference” club for running our Food Bank initiative!

WRDSB Lowers Flags for Pakistan

Posted December 17, 2014

We are all saddened by the tragic events that took place at Army Public School in Peshawar, Pakistan. To show support for all those affected, we will be lowering flags at our schools, and our Education Centre, until the end of day on December 19.

Playground Donations as Teacher Gifts

Posted December 11, 2014

Many families purchase presents for their teachers for the holidays.  School Council would like to offer you the opportunity to make a donation in your teacher`s name to the planned naturalized playground project.  This fundraiser is happening December 3-17.  Last week you would have received a green form in your child’s mailbag or agenda outlining […]

Food Drive

Posted December 10, 2014

Empire students have been bringing in non-perishable food items to support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.  The Food Drive continues until Friday, December 12 so there is still time for everyone to continue to fill up those boxes.

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