A.R. Kaufman Community Services Open House

Posted November 6, 2015

Dear Parents and Guardians of students in KG to grade 8  Please join us at ARK Community Services Open House  Monday, November 9th, 2015  9:30 AM to 10:30 AM  In the ARK Gymnasium  Mix and Mingle, Meet your neighbours, Ask Questions, Find out about available services in our community, Enjoy some light refreshments and informal […]

New Canadians are celebrated at A.R. Kaufman PS

Posted November 6, 2015

To kick off their Canadian Citizenship Week, A.R. Kaufman Public School hosted a special citizenship swearing-in ceremony for 31 individuals from 12 different countries. Students in Grades 4 – 8 gathered in the gym to welcome their special guests and watch as each candidate was sworn in. But before the ceremony could begin, everyone sang […]

Tentative Deal Reached Between Province & ETFO

Posted November 4, 2015

We are very pleased to announce that on November 2, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) reached a tentative agreement with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA). Once the tentative central agreement has been ratified, we will be able to determine the timelines and process for teachers completing […]

French Immersion Registration Information Sessions

Posted November 4, 2015

Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion will begin on Thursday, January 7, 2016 on the Waterloo Region District School Board website at www.wrdsb.ca/french.  Parents/guardians of children in senior kindergarten are invited to attend an information session to learn more about French programs in the WRDSB and the registration process for Grade 1 French Immersion.  Information […]

Community Services Open House

Posted November 2, 2015

A.R. Kaufman is hosting a Community Services Open House on Monday, November 9th from 9:30-10:30 in our gym. Several community partners will be here to meet with parents and provide information on the services they offer. Please refer to the attached information flyer for details community open house

Picture Retake day

Posted October 29, 2015

Lifetouch Photographers will be back at ARK on the morning of Wednesday, November 25th for our Picture Retake day. Picture retakes will be available for students new to ARK (arriving after October 22nd), students who were absent from school on October 22nd, or students who need to have their picture taken again. Order envelopes will […]

Orange and Black Day

Posted October 29, 2015

On Friday, October 30/15, ARK staff and students can have some fun by dressing up as a favorite book character, wearing an age appropriate, simple costume (no masks or scary costumes please) or wearing orange and black.

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 […]

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. […]

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