Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish News
All First Reconciliations will take place at St. Brother Andre High School. The Parish is asking one parent/adult to accompany the child receiving this sacrament. Father Rick will be the only priest hearing all the First Reconciliations.
Students have been assigned alphabetically by school in small groups of approximately 10 -12 children.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha students are invited to participate in this sacrament on Saturday, March 26th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Mass
On March 24, 2022, the York Catholic District School Board will mark a Day of Reconciliation and Renewal by gathering together at 9:30 am for a Board-wide Mass. Our celebrant will be Bishop Boissonneau.
Prayer, Fasting and Alms for Ukraine
On Tuesday, March 7, 2022, St. Kateri Tekakwitha will be accepting loonie or toonie donations for humanitarian relief in response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. All funds collected across the YCDSB will be compiled into one cheque and sent to the Archdiocese of Toronto.
The Board cannot issue tax receipts to parents for these donations.
If a parent/guardian wishes to donate funds and requests a tax receipt you may do so directly through the Archdiocese of Toronto website here.
Mental Health
Being aware of your overall health is important, with this in mind please feel free to explore the following links below:
- Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology • Info Sheet
- Easy and Fun Mental Health Activities For At Home
AND/OR
- link to ycdsb student mental health site
- link to mental health resource list
Jungle Sport
We are excited and pleased to bring Junglesport, an adventure and climbing program, back to our school this year while respecting all health and safety protocols currently in place in our school. The program was met with great success in previous years and will include participation for all students from FDK to Grade 8.
A permission Letter and Element of Risk form was sent home earlier this past week. If it has been misplaced a digital copy is available below. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school.
Copy of St. Kateri Letterhead – Junglesport
Admin 073 Informed Consent Elements of Risk REVISED Sept 2017.doc (2).docx
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. In 2012, the United Nations declared March 21st, the 21st day of the 3rd month of the year, as WDSD. This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day was also declared Ontario Down Syndrome Day by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2016.
As a school community to show our support and help raise awareness about World Down Syndrome Day, we would like to encourage everyone to wear mismatched socks for the day.
Catholic School Council News
On behalf of the students and staff of St. Kateri we would like to thank our Catholic School Council for providing our students and staff with pancakes to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.
The Catholic School Council tab on our school website contains information regarding the council minutes, meeting agendas, and its members. The webpage can be accessed from the following link. (https://kta.ycdsb.ca/)
This year our Catholic School Council meetings continue to be held live-streamed using our Google Calendar platform. The Livestream link for all our meetings will be posted on our school website. Our next meeting is Monday, March 7, 2022 @ 7pm, please feel free to join our meeting via the Live Stream.
Parent Night: Please join us on March 23, 2022 at 6pm for Paul Davis’ Presentation. Please see the flyer for further details.
Daily Covid Screening
Students need to continue to confirm they’ve completed and passed their daily self-screening every day they attend school in person. Students must complete the Provincial Screening Tool followed by the Daily Screening Confirmation Form. We would ask our Parents/Guardians to sign the form and return it to school with their child daily.
Please consult the following site if you and your families are considering traveling:
https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid
Kindergarten Registration Reminder
Families looking to register their child at St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES for the Kindergarten program for September 2022 may visit the Board’s website at www.ycdsb.ca/admissions to complete the application process.
Parents For Excellence Fundraising Event at SKTA
Thank you to all of our families for giving so generously to our school fundraiser this year. If you would like to still donate, please feel free to do so.
Dates to keep in your calendars for future events:
March 7, 2022 CSC Meeting at 7pm
March 8, 2022 Loonie/Toonie for Ukraine
March 14-18, 2022 March Break
March 21, 2022 World Down Syndrome Day (Mismatched Sock Day)
March 23, 2022 Paul Davis Presentation
March 24, 2022 YCDSB Mass for all schools
April 4 to 8, 2022 YCDSB Sharelife Week