St. Mark Catholic Elementary School
Courage…Faith…Knowledge
Today is the Feast Day of Saints Gabriel, Raphael and Michael.
Gabriel brought messages to God’s people about the coming of the Messiah, as promised by God. Gabriel appeared to Mary in Nazareth, telling her that she was chosen by God to give birth to our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Raphael, known as the “healing power of God,” is the ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: September 30 – October 4, 2024"
As we continue to focus this month on the virtue of courage, let us reflect on this prayer entitled “Open Eyes and Hearts”.
May God bless us with strength to seek justice, May God bless us with the courage to ask for forgiveness. May God bless us with wisdom to care for our earth. May God bless us with love to bring forth ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: September 23-27, 2024"
September 19, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.
As a Catholic learning
... Continue reading "Updated Joint Police Protocol"This month, we continue to focus on the virtue of courage.
Let us pray: Loving God, Give us all the courage we need to go the way you shepherd us, that when you call we may go without fear. If you ask us to come to you across the waters, may we not be frightened as we go. And if you ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: September 16-20, 2024"
Friday, September 27, 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, September 27, 2024.
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday,
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024"What a fantastic first week back to school! Students were excited to see their friends, meet their teachers, and settle into classroom and school routines. A big thank you to staff and parents/guardians for their significant efforts to support students’ transition back to school.
Dear Lord,
We thank you for a safe and happy return to ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: September 9-13, 2024"
