February’s Virtue of the month is Wisdom.
We celebrate the virtue of wisdom, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit this month. The spirit of wisdom is perhaps the virtue that is most closely associated with the Third Person of the Trinity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “Wisdom is a breath of the power of God, and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty; therefore nothing defiled gains entrance into her.”
Daily Covid Screening
Students need to continue to confirm they completed and passed their daily self-screening every day they attend school/work in person. Students must complete the Provincial Screening Tool followed by the Daily Screening Confirmation Form. Parents are to sign the form and return it to school with their child daily. Teachers will then make sure the form goes home again at the end of the day. This back and forth process will continue until further notice.
Attention Grade 8 Families
Our School Photographer will be at St. Kateri Tekakwitha on February 2, 2022 to take our Grade 8 Graduation Photos. Students who are currently utilizing the temporary remote learning option will be scheduled for the same day at the school.
https://www.promoplace.com/centostudios/stores/GRAD2022
Ontario Skills Virtual Presentations
Skills Ontario is booking free virtual presentations for parents to learn more about skilled trades, technologies and apprenticeships.
Parents may book presentations to learn more about these areas by booking a virtual presentation HERE.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 is Winter Walk to School Day
Let’s embrace the beautiful winter weather ☃️ ❄️and celebrate Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Physical activity is essential to our health and well-being. Time spent outside is important for mental health, increased physical activity, and social well-being. Children who are active have improved moods and academic performance and are able to focus better in class.
Dressed for the Winter Weather
Share your family walking and Tweet @ the following @SKTA_YCDSB @ycdsb_AST @OntarioAST
Digital Discipleship
Please find attached the YCDSB Digital Discipleship, Student Use of Technology policy. We would kindly ask families to review the policy with their children to ensure we continue as a school community to be respectful digital disciples.
Policy311-Digital Discipleship Student Use.pdf
Dates to keep in your calendars for future events:
January 24, 2022 CSC Meeting @7pm
January 26, 2022 Bell Let’s Talk Day (Virtual School Assembly)
February 1, 2022 Lunar New Year
February 2, 2022 Graduation Photo Day / Winter Walk to School Day
February 4, 2022 PA Day
February 8, 2022 Report Cards on Portal
February 14, 2022 School Fundraiser Launch/ Valentine’s Day/ Spirit Day
February 22 to 25 Carnaval
February 23, 2022 Pink Shirt Day