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Weekly Update: January 20-24, 2025
I hope you enjoyed this cold and frosty weekend!
Tomorrow, January 20th, is the day of recognition of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the American leader of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. His dream was focused on unity, inclusion, equity and justice for all.
I have a dream that one day, all people will ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 20-24, 2025"
Weekly Update: January 13-17, 2024
Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, a day when we celebrate the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan by his cousin John the Baptist. As soon as Jesus was baptised, he came up out of the water. The heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove. Then a voice said from ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 13-17, 2024"
Weekly Update: January 6-10, 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a blessed Christmas, filled with plenty of family time and wonderful memories.
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. This day celebrates that Jesus was revealed as the son of God. Just as the Wise Men brought gifts, all of us are called to reflect the light ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: January 6-10, 2025"
Christmas Message – December 22, 2024
Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. We light the final purple candle to mark the final week of prayer and penance as we wait for the birth of our Saviour. The candle for this week is called the ‘Angel’s’ candle symbolizing love. The light of this candle reminds us that God is love.
Dear Jesus, May the light of your ... Continue reading "Christmas Message – December 22, 2024"
Weekly Update: December 16-20, 2024
Today is the third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. We light the ‘Shepherd’s Candle’ which is pink because rose is the liturgical colour for joy. Gaudete Sunday is meant to remind us of the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus, as well as the joy that we the faithful have reached at this midpoint of Advent.
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Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow morning will be -20 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching -30 degrees Celsius. York Region Public Health has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Student transportation will be running
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow"YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Elementary Mathematics Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring assessment FOR learning,
... Continue reading "YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025"Extreme Cold Weather Information
We wanted to share some information to help you prepare your child for school on cold days.
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has an Extreme Weather Policy that puts in place steps to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, risks associated with extreme temperatures while supporting the Ministry of Education’s directive for daily physical
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Information"