| KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION | http://emk.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/32 | KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION | <p>Kindergarten Registration will comence on Monday, January 26th and is an ongoing process. Please call Mrs. Leach at the school office to obtain a registration package (705) 728-5401. </p> | | | |
| Volunteer Orientation Session January 26th, 2015 | http://emk.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/31 | Volunteer Orientation Session January 26th, 2015 | <p>Volunteer training session in library for parents interested in becoming volunteers within the school. This session will take place from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m.</p> | | | |
| Traffic Survey Volunteers Needed at Emma King ES | http://emk.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/30 | Traffic Survey Volunteers Needed at Emma King ES | <p>As part of the School Travel Planning Pilot Project we will be conducting a trafffic survey at our school to determine a baseline measurement regarding student transport to school. We need volunteers willing to conduct the survey. This would involve being outside prior to the start of the school day and at the end of the school day to track various measures regarding student transportation. This survey will take place one day during the week of January 19th to 23rd and will require at total of approximately 2.5 hours of your time. If interested in participating, please leave you name and number with Mrs. Leach at our school office by Friday, January 16th. </p> | | | |
| Emma King ES: Pilot School for School Travel Planning | http://emk.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/29 | Emma King ES: Pilot School for School Travel Planning | <p>Emma King ES is one of three Barrie schools selected to participate in the School Travel Planning Pilot Project for the 2014-2015 school year. Our school's involvement in this active transportation inititiative is based on the belief that active transportation to and from school is beneficial for our students, our families, and our school community as a whole. Stay tuned for more information regarding this exciting opportunity for our school and community!</p> | | | |
| Information for Grade 8 Students | http://emk.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/28 | Information for Grade 8 Students | <p>Barrie North Open House - January 13 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm</p><p>Grad Photo Day - January 22nd at 9:00 a.m.</p><p>Transitions & Pathways Presentation - January 27 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm</p> | | | |
| Cold Weather Welcomes the New Year! | http://emk.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/27 | Cold Weather Welcomes the New Year! | <span style="line-height:20.7999992370605px;">Welcome back to school on Monday, January 5th, we look forward to seeing you! It is going to be very cold so please dress for the weather. <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Students will be going out for recess,</span><strong style="text-decoration:underline;"></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"></span> except in extreme conditions. The School Board's cold weather policy states: </span><strong>children be kept indoors if the temperature falls below -25°C, or if the wind chill is -28°C or greater</strong><span style="line-height:20.7999992370605px;"><strong>. </strong>It is also a good idea that clothing</span><span style="line-height:20.7999992370605px;"> be well marked with the student's name, because often snow pants, coats and boots look the same.</span> | | | |