School Safety Week – Monday, September 25 – Friday, September 29, 2023
As part of our safety initiative, St. Kateri Tekakwitha will be practicing a variety of safety procedures with students and staff during the week of September 25 to 29th
Terry Fox Run – September 28, 2023. (Wear Red in Support of Terry Fox)
We look forward to our Terry Fox Run walk this week. We would like to encourage all students to wear reed in support of this event on Thursday. See the letter attached for further details on the event and how to donate.
Catholic School Council News
Thank you to our Catholic School Council for organizing our Welcome BBQ to kick off our Open House night. Thank you to all of our families for taking time to come and join us last Thursday.
We look forward to our first Catholic School Council meeting Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 7pm in the school library.We will be closing last year’s council and establishing the council for this school year.
New and Expanded roles for Itinerant teachers
Teacher Librarians – Mrs. Polsinelli
The YCDSB and St. Kateri Tekakwitha are committed to fostering a culture of reading and ensuring every child’s success, our Teacher Librarian will be working one-on-one or in small groups with students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 who may benefit from additional support in reading. This initiative will emphasize systematic, evidence-based instruction with a focus on building foundational knowledge and skills in reading.
Itinerant De-streaming Teachers (Elementary) – Mr. Grossi
The YCDSB and St. Kateri Tekakwitha are pleased to introduce a new initiative to support our students in Grades 7 and 8 as they prepare for the transition to a de-streamed Grade 9. We welcome back Mr. Grossi as our Itinerant De-streaming Teachers, whose primary objective is to work directly with students, providing early support and personalized assistance. Our Itinerant De-streaming Teacher is committed to addressing the unique needs of students at this crucial stage of their educational journey.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish News
The First Communion Registration Day will be held on Saturday, November 18th at St. Brother Andre Catholic high school.
Specific registration details will be shared with parents in the coming months via an email, which will be sent from St. Kateri, and through the BFO church website.
Lunchtime Supervisors Positions at SKTA
If you are interested in becoming part of our school team and becoming a Lunchtime supervisor, please feel free to call the school at 905-471-4477 to learn more about the position and its responsibilities.
SVDP Winter Coat Drive- 2023
The York Region conferences of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Society(SSVP) along with the Salvation Army are working together again this year to make sure this important project continues. This fall St. Kateri Tekakwitha will be participating in the Winter Coat Drive.
For over 15 years SSVP has been organizing this initiative to help families in York Region who struggle to make ends meet through the long winter months. Our school community has always supported this project generously!
We hope that you can help us out by looking through your closets and donating any coats that are no longer needed by you or your family and your neighbours. We need coats in good condition for men, women and children…all sizes! Coats will be accepted until October 12th, 2023 at our school.
Please send all coats tied up in plastic bags for ease of transport. Thank you for sharing and for your ongoing support of the work of Saint Vincent de Paul in our community!
York Region Public Health Immunization Clinic Information
OCTOBER 3RD – 2023_2024 School Clinic Reminder memo.pdf
UkuleleKids Program
Please review the following flyer for information regarding this extracurricular activity being offered at St. Kateri. Further information about UkuleleKids can be found @ www.ukulelekids.org
Parent Flyer – St Kateri Tekakwitha.docx
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
September 28, Terry Fox Run
September 29, 2023 Orange Shirt Day
October 3, 2023 Immunization Clinic Gr. 7/8
October 6, 2023 Mass @
October 10, 2023 Thanksgiving
October 11, 2023 School Picture Day
October 12, 2023 Cross Country at Bruce’s Mill
October 16 to 19, 2023 Gr. 4 CCAT testing
October 20, 2023 PA Day