Bell Times Consultation

Posted October 29, 2013

The Waterloo Region District School Board is undertaking a system fiscal review to identify opportunities to reduce costs, implement operational efficiencies and optimize the allocation of resources to address the board’s budget pressures and support the Board’s long-term strategic plan. In order to avoid a budget deficit in 2014-2015 and return the board to a […]

Progress Report Interviews

Posted October 22, 2013

As we approach the mid-point in the first term, Empire Public school teachers have begun the process of writing progress reports.  These reports will be sent home on Monday, November 4th.  This year there is no P.D. day set aside for parent-teacher interviews.  Teachers will be arranging their own interviews, either before or after school, […]

The Elementary Progress Report Card

Posted October 21, 2013

2013-14 PARENT/GUARDIAN GUIDE Grade 1-8 In May 2010, the Ministry of Education published a policy document titled Growing Success – Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools. Beginning in September 2010, assessment, evaluation, and reporting in Ontario schools are based on the policies and practices described in this document.  All students in Grades 1-8 in […]

School Council News

Posted October 11, 2013

School Council News  Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00 in the library (we hope). School Council is made up of parents, community members and school administration and staff members.  All parents are welcome to attend School Council meetings. We will meet the second Wednesday of each month with the exception of January. The School […]

World Teachers’ Day

Posted October 4, 2013

The United Nations’ (UN) World Teachers’ Day celebrates the role teachers play in providing quality education at all levels. This enables children and adults of all ages to learn to take part in and contribute to their local community and global society.  World Teachers’ Day is celebrated each year on October 5th.  At Empire we […]

Be The Game

Posted October 2, 2013

Dear Parents, We are excited to let you know about a truly unique opportunity our school community will be participating in this school year. Be The Game (BTG) is an organization dedicated to “building strong kids from the inside out”. This unique approach to strengthening positive, safe and engaging learning environments is endorsed by many […]

Posted September 26, 2013

Today students at Empire Public School particiated in the 7th Annual Terry Fox Day.  Students donated to help raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation which funds cancer research.  Students eagerly counted their laps as they walked and ran a loop on the school yard.  Way to go Empire Eagles!

Terry Fox Walk

Posted September 20, 2013

Thursday, September 26 is Empire’s 7th Annual Terry Fox National School Walk Day to raise money for The Terry Fox Foundation.  This money is used to fund cancer research.  We are asking students to bring a donation on September 26 to drop in a bucket as they set out for their walk/run around our school […]

Meet the Teacher

Posted September 9, 2013

Empire’s Meet the Teacher Evening is coming up on Thursday, September 12. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. will be our community pizza mix and mingle. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., classrooms will be open for parents to meet their child’s teacher.

Guest Speaker

Posted September 5, 2013

Students at Empire enjoyed a very thought provoking assembly featuring Jamie Allison today.  Jamie is a former NHL player who shared some great thoughts about bullying.  Jamie urged Empire students to take action and stand up for their friends.  The students learned about four types of bullying;  physical, verbal, emotional and cyber.  Students were motivated […]

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