Primary Teachers collaborate to improve learning

Posted March 25, 2015

Our teachers continue to go deeper as learners themselves and to improve the learning and engagement of their students. Today they looked at student writing across the grades. All teachers are teaching to voice and word choice. The results are phenomenal and are the result of intentional teaching and descriptive feedback. Teaching points vary according […]

New Pilot Funding Initiative for Schools

Posted March 23, 2015

The Waterloo Region District school board has partnered with My Class Needs, a not-for-profit foundation associated with Curriculum Services Canada, to offer a unique opportunity to support classroom teachers in securing additional resources to support student learning, well-being and achievement. The program provides grants for materials/services up to a maximum of $750 per class. To qualify, […]

Inquiring Minds Exhibition Response Forms Due March 12

Posted March 8, 2015

A reminder that all response forms are due this Friday. Get your form in and and you and your parents can be part of this wonderful event.

Respect in the Hallways

Posted March 6, 2015

Grade 1/2 students show respect with their quiet, single line in the hallway respecting the learning of others.  Thank you room 12 and all students at MK for being so respectful.

Art innovators at MK

Posted March 6, 2015

Art Innovators is coming to your child’s school! Our mobile program includes 3-D projects, new and varied art mediums and our unique multi-cultural curriculum. By using our simple drawing method, certified instructors help students create original works of art beyond what they thought possible. We are a drawing based program, complimented with artistic projects and […]

Grade 4,5, and 6 students skiing today at Chicopee

Posted March 4, 2015

All junior students are skiing today at Chicopee. Have a fun, safe day everyone and enjoy this milder weather. I will be a quiet day at Mackenzie  King. We look forward to hearing all the fun stories tomorrow. Thank you to all teachers and parents for their work to make this day happen for our […]

February 23 – All schools open & buses are running

Posted February 23, 2015

Transportation is running and schools are open today.

Why were our schools closed Friday?

Posted February 23, 2015

The WRDSB has put in place a frigid temperature threshold in our severe weather procedure primarily for three reasons related to the safety of our students:

1. According to Environment Canada, at -35C exposed skin can freeze within 10 minutes. Environment Canada indicates that in temperatures between -28 to -39 there is a high risk of exposed skin freezing (frostnip or frostbite). This temperature is very unusual for our region and some students may not have the appropriate clothing to protect themselves.

2. Most students will take longer than 10 minutes to walk to school and the bused students may wait for an extended period of time should any bus be delayed.

3. We are unable to guarantee crossing guard service to our students as individual crossing guards have a right to maintain their safety given that they are exposed for extended periods of time in frigid temperatures.

The Education Centre remains open and is fully operational.

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Junior Ski Trip rescheduled to March 4th

Posted February 21, 2015

Due to the extreme cold temperatures on Feb. 12th, our junior ski trip to Chicopee needed to be postponed.  Our new date is March 4th.  Please check this website to receive updates on potential changes that could occur if similar circumstances happen.  Let’s hope the frigid temperatures and wind chill will be behind us by […]

April 18th – Free Parent Workshop at Bluevale Collegiate

Posted February 21, 2015

Check out this parent workshop on our MCK website under FOR PARENTS/Events.  Admission is free and promises  to be an exciting and educational day for parents.  Registration information is on the flyer.

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