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Weekly Update: November 4-8, 2024
This week is Treaties Recognition Week. We reflect on the importance of treaties (binding agreements, or promises) and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario.
We celebrate the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the development of Canada. Indigenous peoples were the first stewards of the land, waters and resources. Indigenous Peoples offered assistance to the ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 4-8, 2024"
Weekly Update: October 28th to November 1st
The month of November will soon be upon us. Throughout this month, we will be reflecting on the virtue of justice: justice in our lives, in our communities, and all around the world.
On November 1st, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints, or All Saints Day. On this day we celebrate all the saints of the people of God. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 28th to November 1st"
Weekly Update: October 21-25, 2024
I hope you enjoyed this weekend, having time as a family to observe the changing colours of leaves, while enjoying the warmer weather and preparing to welcome the cooler temperatures.
O God of Creation,
You have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.
As we embrace the autumn months, May the earlier setting of the sun ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 21-25, 2024"
Weekly Update: October 14-18, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoyed this special time with family and friends.
Let us take time to give thanks for all that our compassionate God has given us.
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, Look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of thanksgiving. Thank you for ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 14-18, 2024"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
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Early Reading Screening
Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, all students in Year 2 of Kindergarten through Grade 2 in Ontario will participate in early reading screenings (ERS). This requirement by the Ministry of Education was in response to the Right to Read report and is endorsed by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
What is Early Reading Screening (ERS)? ... Continue reading "Early Reading Screening"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Parent-Teacher Interviews At the
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024"Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
board-wide Fundraiser day!
If you would like to donate to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty fundraiser, please click here.
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
As a Catholic learning community, we are dedicated to living out Gospel values by supporting those in need.
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