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Weekly Update: November 18-22, 2024
November 13th was World Kindness Day. Let us reflect on the ways that acts of kindness whether large or small can make a difference in our family, workplace, school and parish communities, and the world. We are invited to consider how God calls each one of us to be kind and compassionate to each other as members of God’s loving family.
Weekly Update: November 11-15, 2024
Today is the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. Deacon Gordon from St. Mark’s Parish shared a powerful homily during Mass this morning. If you missed it, you are invited to view it using the link below.
What is God calling you to do today? How can you serve him?
LINK: St. Mark Parish – November 10, 2024 – 9:00am Sunday ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 11-15, 2024"
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"
Board News
New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their
... Continue reading "New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students"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
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