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CSC Chocolate Fundraiser
Our Catholic School Council Fundraiser is kicking off October 8th and will run through to October 30th. We are excited to sell World’s Finest Chocolate this year as we look to raise money to support student engagement and learning opportunities. Any parents who require additional boxes are asked to fill in the Google Form link HERE. We will fill box requests as ... Continue reading "CSC Chocolate Fundraiser"
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.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"Important Bussing Reminders
During the summer months, school bus routes are reviewed and updated. Please check the “Find Your Bus Stop” on the STSYR website after August 19, 2024 to confirm your child’s transportation for September.
- During the first two weeks of school, students should arrive at their bus stop 10 minutes early. After this, students are asked to arrive 5
Back to School Procedures
We look forward to welcoming all Panthers back to school on Tuesday September 3, 2024. Please check your School Messenger emails regularly for important information to prepare for the First Day of School.
Supporting a Mentally Healthy Back to School
Transitions such as resuming school activities after a break can be challenging for some students. The following return to school tip sheet can help parents support and uplift students through times of change. Hopefully these tips will empower students and parents alike to welcome a return to school and smoothly adjust to the changes in routines that back to school time brings.
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.
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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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