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Welcome to Avenue Road Public School |
WELCOME BACK TO AVENUE ROAD
We are looking forward to an exciting school year ahead and we have many things happening in this next year.
We thank you for your patience with the construction going on at our school and will attempt to keep you informed as things progress.
Shawn Thompson Principal |
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NEW ATTENDANCE LINE NUMBER
519-570-8054 - Follow the prompts and enter ext. 3030 |
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Renovation News
Construction News
As you can see, we are well underway with the construction here at Avenue Road Public School. The scheduled date for completion of the entire renovation is August of 2012.
Phase One (new classrooms to accommodate the Grade 7 and 8 students) of the new addition is scheduled to be completed by the end of this school year (new gym has an estimated completion date of January/February of 2012) and then Phase Two the focus will be on renovations inside the existing school. Major renovations will take place in the bathrooms, library, main office, old staffroom and then transforming room 10 into a JK/SK classroom to accommodate our All Day/Everyday JK/SK which starts in September of 2012.
You will also see there is quite a bit of work going on in the front of the school. New drainage pipes are being put in as well as electrical wires and fiber optics to accommodate the new addition. This will take some time but will be well worth the effort.
We thank you for your continued patience and understanding. |
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Calendar of Events
October 18 - School Council (6:30 pm in the Library) |
Volunteer Opportunities
The staff and students at Avenue Road appreciate all our volunteers. It is a rewarding experience to be involved with the activities at your child's school. We welcome any parents who would like to volunteer their time and talents to enhance your child's education and benefit our school. A form will be going home with the September package for you to fill out if you would like to volunteer. You can also contact the office and let us know your availability. Thank you.
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Special Events
We are off to a quick start after having our Meet the Teacher Night on September 15 along with a tasty BBQ. Pizza Days also start on Friday, October 7 and will continue every Friday until the end of the school year. Students also have the chance of ordering chocolate or white milk each day starting October 3. You can order both through order forms that go home on a monthly basis or by simply going to the website www.remembermbermeinc.ca.
Our school choir has also been offered a wonderful opportunity to sing the Nation Anthem at a Kitchener Rangers Game on Friday, January 6 at 7:30. The Rangers play the Oshawa Generals. Students will be bussed (paid through School Council) to the game, receive a souvenir t-shirt to commemorate the evening and sing "O Canada". It should be a wonderful night. Parents are also able to order tickets. More information will follow later in the year. Thanks to Mrs. Defrancesco, Ms. N. Morsink and Ms. K. Morsink for organizing this wonderful event and to the Kitchener Rangers for making this opportunity possible. |
Kindergarten Information
Avenue Road is currently on an all day - every other day Kindergarten schedule for the current school year (2011/2012). Beginning September 2012 we will become an All Day/Every Day Kindergarten site.
2012/2013 Kindergarten Registration -- (Children born in 2008) If you are new to our area or have not yet registered your child, please come by the office between 9:00 and 3:30 pm. It will only take a few minutes and helps to plan for the next school year.
Remember to bring with you (1) Birth Certificate and/or Immigration Documents (2) Immunization information (3) Proof of Address (drivers license, untility bill, lease or purchase information) |
School Council
Thank you so much to the parents who showed up at our first School Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 27. The discussion focused on the new renovation and many questions were answered. There was also talk about the year-end grade 6 trip and fundraising. Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30 pm. Please feel free to attend if you have the time and if you would like to discuss something, simply call and speak with Mr. Thompson who can add it to the agenda. |
Weather
Listen to local radio stations to hear of school closures or bus cancellations during inclement weather. |
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School bus transportation information available at stswr.ca |
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