Update Regarding Elementary Progress Report Cards

Posted October 27, 2015

We appreciate the ongoing patience and support of parents/guardians during this time of province-wide labour unrest and uncertainty in our schools. Given the current cumulative impact of provincial labour action on the part of elementary teachers and WRDSB support staff (secretaries, custodians and supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff), the Waterloo […]

Investigations in Grade 4/5 focus on feedback

Posted October 26, 2015

Students in room 2 investigated and presented a topic of personal interest. What followed today was spectacular. Using the “Gallery Walk” strategy for sharing, students walked around reading and browsing each other’s research. Using sticky notes, they recorded questions, comments and ideas for constructive feedback. Upon completion, they shared their feedback, both for identification of […]

MK Book Fair Needs Volunteers – Nov. 20-25, 2015

Posted October 23, 2015

Our school will be hosting the Annual Scholastic Book Fair again this year!  This is taking place in the school on: Friday Nov. 20th Monday Nov. 23rd Tuesday Nov. 24th Wednesday Nov. 25th In order to make this event possible, we need the help of volunteers to help “work” the book sale.  This is a great […]

Update Regarding Withdrawal of Extracurricular Activities

Posted October 23, 2015

On Oct. 22, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) announced that they would be escalating their current job action next week, if a provincial agreement is not reached. As per their news release, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, elementary teachers and occasional teachers will withdraw from all voluntary extracurricular activities in Ontario public schools, […]

Important Information Regarding Rentals & Community Use of Schools

Posted October 14, 2015

Educational Support Staff/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (ESS/OSSTF) and the Custodial and Maintenance Association/Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (CAMA/OSSTF) are currently in ongoing province-wide labour negotiations with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA). As a result, members of ESS/OSSTF and CAMA/OSSTF are taking part in a legal job sanctions. […]

Important Notice for Elementary Students & Families

Posted October 6, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians of Elementary Students: We wanted to provide you with an update about job action being taken by teaching staff represented by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Support Staff, which includes secretaries, custodians & supervision monitors in schools as well as some central staff. Currently, […]

School Council Greening Committee Meeting Tonight at 7:00 PM

Posted October 5, 2015

We are holding a meeting about a possible large scale school yard greening project at the school from 7:00 until 8:30.   We would like to see all interested parents in attendance to determine if there is sufficient support for the initiative, and to help develop the scope if the decision is made to proceed.  Please join […]

We Day Toronto – Livestream

Posted October 1, 2015

Starting at 9:00 a.m., you can watch the We Day concert LIVE: www.weday.com/watch/ Be sure to follow along and interact with us on Twitter using the hashtag #WeDayWRDSB.      

Parents – Be sure to attend our Internet Safety Workshop at 7:00 PM Thursday Oct. 1st

Posted September 30, 2015

Paul Davis will speak to all parents in the MK library tomorrow night, October 1st.  Internet Safety is so important as our children can become so involved with social media.  Paul is extremely knowledgeable and will inspire us to take measures to ensure our children are safe on the internet and use it in a […]

Authentic problem solving in math

Posted September 30, 2015

Students discover helpful strategies to, not only solve problems but, really understand problems, solutions and thinking.  They use tools to check their answers and their thinking.  In this example, drawing a picture or using a model proved very helpful to confirm that  6 Blue Jay hitters scored 6 runs.  Had the hits been in a […]

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