When do Schools Close Due to Weather?
Posted February 19, 2015
Our procedure for severe weather provides guidelines and expectations for school closings due to severe weather, and how this information is communicated to our families.
Severe weather refers to conditions such as ice, fog, rain, sleet, snow, wind and/or frigid temperatures and wind chills. We consider a frigid temperature to be -35C with wind chill, or colder.
The general manager of Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR) will monitor weather and temperatures in the region beginning at 5:30am, using Environment Canada’s wind chill index. If the temperature is forecasted to reach or exceed -35C with wind chill at 7:00am, buses will not operate and schools will be closed. The education centre will be open to those employees who can safely arrive to work.
How do we communicate cancellations or closures?
Decisions relating to cancellations and closures are made by 6:00am. Any cancellations and closures will be posted on our website and school websites. Information will also be available on our twitter account (@wrdsb). We encourage you to monitor our website and listen to local media for up-to-date cancellation and closures.
Parents have the option of keeping their children at home when concerned about weather conditions.
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Sign Up to Receive Email is Now Available
Posted February 9, 2015
Over the past few years, Empire Public School has used email as a means of quickly getting information to families for a wide variety of purposes. Recent legislation has required the WRDSB and our school to participate in a new process for registering family email contact information. Many of our families have not registered through […]
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School Council Cancelled – Feb. 11
Posted February 6, 2015
The School Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 has been cancelled. Our next School Council Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 11.
2015 OTIP Teaching Awards
Posted February 4, 2015
Celebrate our great teachers and nominate them for this award! Nomination deadline is March 31st. More information on the link below! OTIP Teaching Awards Poster 2015
February Newsletter
Posted February 3, 2015
Check out The Empire Express for February/March. It is now posted under newsletters on this website.
February 2 – All Schools CLOSED
Posted February 2, 2015
Due to weather, ALL schools are CLOSED today. All Extended Day Programs are closed as well. The Education Centre is open for those who can get there safely.
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Movie Night @ Empire is tomorrow night!
Posted January 28, 2015
Empire students voted and they have chosen the movie “Rio”! Thursday January 29th is the showing of “Rio” in the Empire gym. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at 6 pm. Free admission (donations accepted)! Pizza, popcorn and juice for sale. Students are welcome to bring a pillow and /or blanket for […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]