Alpine Welcomes Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic on his First Day at Work!!

Posted November 26, 2014

Just a quick note to let you know that Mr. Berry Vrbanovic, the new Mayor of Kitchener, will be at visiting the Alpine Breakfast Program on Monday, December 1st, 2014. He, along with the Ward Councillor, and Mr. Brian Banks from Nutrition for Learning will be donning aprons and serving breakfast to our students! We will […]

Incident at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School

Posted November 20, 2014

Dear Parents and Guardians, This note is to inform you of an incident at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Kitchener. A student at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, Kitchener, reported that they were approached by someone last evening after school, who called out the student by name, and asked the student to go […]

It’s We Day in Waterloo Region

Posted November 20, 2014

You can watch the event live: http://www.weday.com/watch/

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Region of Waterloo Public Health Communications for Families

Posted November 19, 2014

Please see attachment for excellent tips from Region of Waterloo Public Health: WRDSB_Newsletters_web_content 2

Fall Fundraising Orders

Posted November 19, 2014

Thank you to all parents and students who participated in the annual Fall Fundraising Campaign.  It was a great success!  Alpine Public School will receive approximately 50% of the $5922 raised.  Proceeds will  be used towards subsidizing enrichment activities for students, such as field trips, performances and technology resources. Orders should be arriving by next week at the […]

Inclement Weather Instructions

Posted November 19, 2014

For up-to-date information on school bus delays, cancellations and school closures Please visit the Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region at: www.stswr.ca or call directly at 519-650-4934. School bus delays, cancellation and school closures due to inclement weather will also be announced on the Board’s website (wrdsb.ca) and local radio stations.  Please do NOT call […]

2013-14 EQAO Results and Alpine School Improvement Plan 2014-15

Posted November 14, 2014

A Snapshot of EQAO Results Over A Two Year Period Students performing at or above the provincial standard (levels 3 and 4): Grade 3    2012-13 Results 2013-14 Results Change over 2012-13 Results Reading 58 52 -6% Writing 63 77 +14% Mathematics 45 61 +16% Grade 6    2012-13 Results 2013-14 Results Change over 2012-13 Results Reading 75 73 […]

Alpine Celebrates Literacy Week Activities November 19 to 21

Posted November 14, 2014

Come and celebrate literacy with us! Scholastic Book Fair Wednesday, November 19 ● Nutrition Breaks / 3:30– 4:30 PM Thursday, November 20 ● Nutrition Breaks / 6 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, November 21 ● Nutrition Breaks Literacy Evening Thursday, November 20 ● 6 pm to 7:00 pm Boogie for Literacy Dance-A-Thon and Storybook Character […]

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week and Tools For Life

Posted November 14, 2014

November 16-22, 2014 is Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. Alpine staff will be continuing to raise awareness of the issue. They will be highlighting the Questions and Answers (below) with all students. Daily announcments will also take place on the subject. Staff will continue to use Tools for Life resources to provide students with strategies […]

Attention Senior Kindergarten Parents: French Programs

Posted November 11, 2014

The Waterloo Region District School Board offers two French programs, both beginning in grade one. A French Program booklet was sent home last week that contains information concerning the grade one Core French Program and the grade one French Immersion Program. Both programs are designed to meet the needs of your child. Please take the time […]

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