Halloween Fundraiser Information for Families – CSC
The Catholic School Council is excited about the return of the Halloween Dance Fundraiser to support our school community and enhance student learning at St. Kateri Tekakwitha by supporting a variety of initiatives and supplemental resources to support the school.
Please note: Individual cheques made payable to York Catholic District School Board for tax receipts must have the individual’s name and address on the cheque.
2023 Donation Form.doc Halloween Dance 2023.docx
Halloween Costumes
We would like to remind our families that when considering costumes for their child to consider the following points:
- Culture is NOT Costume: Please refrain from using costumes that represent a cultural group or ethnicity. (e.g. Indigenous, Chinese, Arabic, etc.)
- Masks as Part of a Costume are Discouraged (Excluding PPE): Wearing masks that conceal one’s identity can compromise the safety of the community. We should always be identifiable in our community for the safety and comfort level of others in the community.
- Awareness of Costume Appropriateness is Important: Costumes that are not appropriate to the moral tone of our Catholic Schools.
- Awareness of Fear and Evil: Be aware that Ghoulish costumes can terrify younger students, students with special needs, or students with phobias.
- We Must Be Trauma Sensitive: There may be members of our communities who have traumas that can be triggered by certain costumes.
- When in Doubt, Think Saint: Halloween precedes All Souls and All Saints Days. Encourage students to dress as saints and religious figures.
Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE)
The York Catholic District School Board offers the opportunity for all grade four students to participate in a screening process for possible identification as a gifted student and participation in our Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE). The Screening Process for Entry into the PACE program is a three stage process, please see the letter for further details.
CCAT PACE Parent Information Letter to Parent(s)/Guardian(s) 2023
Grade 8 Families – High School Information
High School Transition information
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.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish News
First Communion:
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.
Parish Gala Information:
Our Legacy Gala Flyer-8.5×11-digital (002).pdf
Edge Night Information:
Grades 5 to 8 students are invited to join the Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish team for Edge nights. Edge night activities will take place twice a month on the 2ND and 4TH Saturday of each month at St. Brother Andre High School from 7 to 9pm.
Share Life Poster Contest
We are glad to announce the launch of the 16th Annual ShareLife Poster Contest, open to all Catholic elementary students. This contest has always been a highlight for ShareLife, as year after year, young artists continue to create, innovate and inspire with their posters. Please encourage the young artists within your schools to unleash their creative spirit and participate in this year’s poster contest.
Submission deadline is December 1st, 2023. Further information can be found on our website at: sharelife.org/contest
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
October 16 to 19, 2023 Gr. 4 CCAT testing
October 20, 2023 PA Day
October 21, 2023 Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish Gala
October 31, 2023 Halloween Dance
November 11, 2023 Remembrance Day
November 14, 2023 Progress Reports go home
November 16, 2023 Parent/Guardian Interview Night
November 17, 2023 PA DAy / Parent/Guardian Interview Morning