safeTALK training now available for parents & guardians

Posted May 12, 2016

As part of our system goal of supporting student achievement & well-being, we are pleased to offer safeTALK training for parents/guardians. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a three-hour alertness workshop that prepares participants, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide alert helper. What are the goals and objectives of safeTALK? Recognize that […]

Fort McMurray Disaster Relief Fundraising Efforts

Posted May 9, 2016

The WRDSB has taken the initiative of writing a letter to our school communities regarding fundraising efforts for the victims of the Fort McMurray fires. Attached is the letter from the WRDSB. Fort McMurray Disaster Relief In the past, our school has held Bake Sales and simple fundraisers to help financially  during similar national or […]

Important letter for ARK parents

Posted May 6, 2016

Parents are asked to please read the following letter regarding the vandalism that occurred to one of our school portable classrooms on the evening of Thursday, May 5, 2016   Indident letter

Join our Accessibility Planning Committee!

Posted April 28, 2016

We are looking for three representatives to sit on our Accessibility Planning Committee beginning in the 2016-17 school year. The role of the committee aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and specifically relates to fostering wellness and well-being, embracing diversity and inclusion and engaging students, families, staff and communities by ensuring that our school and […]

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar is Here!

Posted April 27, 2016

The 2016-17 School Year Calendar has been approved by the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The first day of school for 2016-17 school year is Tuesday, September 6, 2016. View the calendars: 2016-17 School Year Information Elementary Secondary – Semestered Schools Secondary – Waterloo-Oxford DSS

Music Monday Celebration

Posted April 27, 2016

Music Monday is the world’s largest single event dedicated to raising awareness for music education. Parents are welcome to come to ARK on Monday, May 2 to help us celebrate Music Monday. Several students have been working very hard on their musical talents and will be participating in our annual Music Monday Assembly. The assembly starts at 8:40, and will […]

Free SCIS Workshops for Parents and Caregivers

Posted April 21, 2016

Creating Safe and Inclusive Schools and Communities Presented by Harmony Movement, in partnership with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Waterloo Catholic District School Board. We are pleased to offer these workshops for families on a variety of topics! Here is what you can expect: Interactive and engaging content Learn skills to enhance […]

PD Day

Posted April 18, 2016

This is a reminder for ARK families that Friday, April 22, 2016 is a PD day.

Blue Jays Day

Posted April 7, 2016

Staff and students are going to help celebrate the beginning of the baseball season by wearing Blue Jays apparel or dress in the colours blue and white on Friday, April 8, 2016. Let’s have some fun as the boys of summer take to the field. Go Jays Go!

School Lockdown Information

Posted April 7, 2016

Dear Parents and Guardians, This is to let you know that on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, A.R. Kaufman initiated a school lockdown at approximately 2:00 pm due to a trespassing violation inside the building. There was no student contact with the trespasser, and minimum staff interaction. No student or staff were harmed during the incident. […]

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