Crossing Guard Update

Posted March 10, 2014

After March Break there will not be a crossing guard in the afternoon at Huron & Featherstone Street where Elliott Bus Lines Run 148 picks up/drops off. Thanks to Jeff McKinnon, our crossing guard at that stop for keeping us informed.

MusicCounts Announcement

Posted March 7, 2014

Laurentian is proud to be one of 70 recipients who was awarded $10,000 to fund new instruments for our music program from MusicCounts. Here is the announcement on the MusiCounts website.  There is a spot to click to see the list of schools, there is no other school from our area on the list. http://musicounts.ca/2014/03/mcbandaid2014/ […]

Looking for volunteer opportunities?

Posted March 6, 2014

Looking for something to do over the March Break? Are you in grade 8 and starting to think about your volunteer hours? Are you in high school already and looking for volunteer work?  Check out these websites… Kids Ability – I can Bike – Job Description.pdf Assist in the supervision of children and young adults […]

$10, 000 Music Grant for Laurentian

Posted March 6, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Laurentian Senior Public School receives $10 000.00 MusiCounts BandAid grant from The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Students at Laurentian Public School in Kitchener will be playing new instruments this spring after receiving a MusicCounts grant for 2013-14. Each year, schools across Canada are selected to receive grants to help […]

Workshop: Rise to Success. Supporting your Child in School

Posted March 6, 2014

The WRDSB is offering a workshop to parents to help you support and advocate for your child. What: Rise to Success: Supporting your Child in School Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Location: Bluevale Collegiate Cost: Free For more information, download the brochure: Rise_to_Success_April_12_2014.pdf Questions, please email: pic@wrdsb.ca    

St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17th

Posted March 5, 2014

The first day back after March Break, Monday March 17th, is St. Patrick’s Day!  Show your Laurentian school spirit by wearing GREEN (and perhaps a hint of gold for good luck) on the first day back from your March Break.      

National Cupcake Day a huge success!

Posted March 5, 2014

Congratulations and many thanks to our Laurentian students and parents who made National Cupcake Day a huge success.  Together we raised $250, all of which will be donated to the KW Humane Society.

Fundraiser #2 for 2013-2014

Posted March 3, 2014

Our secretary, Dorothy Cybulskie has coordinated our second Fundraiser  for 2013-2014 to kick off on Thursday March 6, 2014.  A letter is ready to go home with students on  Thursday and our staff is going to speak to this on Thursday at the assembly at Laurentian. These Fundraising efforts will be tracked for each student and a percentage of their profits […]

Dates for March Break

Posted February 24, 2014

The last day of school before March Break is Thursday March 6, 2014.  We return to school Monday March 17, 2014. We hope everyone has a great break and we anticipate a full learning agenda as we approach our break.

National Cupcake Day a success!!

Posted February 24, 2014

Although the final tally is not yet in, National Cupcake Day was a success with over $200 raised for the KW Humane Society. We will be selling raffle tickets again tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 25th) for this amazing cake (a pup-cake!!) for only $0.50 each.  Tickets will be available at the office or in Room 20 at both nutrition […]

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