FRAGRANCE/SCENT-SAFE BUILDING
St. Kateri Tekakwitha is a fragrance/scent safe building-free! This means that we kindly request everyone’s (All staff, students and visitors) cooperation in refraining or minimizing the use of scented products on school premises as they can result in adverse effects on the health of others.
These products may include: perfume/cologne, hair spray, lotion/creams, body spray, essential oils, air fresheners, and aftershave.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 is now open
Parents and guardians can start to register their child online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board is now open for the 2023-24 school year that starts in September.
York Catholic’s Kindergarten program teaches children through inquiry and play-based learning methods. Teachers and Early Childhood Educators work together in Kindergarten classrooms to support the unique needs of each child.
Children explore their world through play and real-life experiences. In York Catholic’s Kindergarten program, students actively engage in problem-solving and inquiry in an atmosphere that fosters fun and cooperation. The Kindergarten program helps children develop a solid foundation for their future learning and growth by supporting their spiritual development and enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive, language and academic skills in a faith-filled, safe, caring, nurturing and fun environment.
Parents and/or guardians can register their child for Kindergarten online at www.ycdsb.ca/admissions or in person at the school, and will need to upload/present the supporting documents listed below, following their online registration submission. Parents of students currently attending Junior Kindergarten at a York Catholic school do not need to re-register for Senior Kindergarten.
Parents and/or guardians can look up the Kindergarten program in their area by using York Catholic’s online school locator at locator.ycdsb.ca, or by calling the Admissions Department at 905-713-2711 or 416-221-5050.
The following supporting documents are needed to register for Kindergarten:
∙ A baptismal certificate from a Roman Catholic Church or a Catholic Church in Communion with the Holy See of Rome (child or parent)
∙ Proof of child’s age
∙ Proof of status in Canada
∙ Proof of residency
∙ Proof of Separate School Support (e.g. MPAC Assessment Notice, or a completed Direction of School Support)
To learn more about York Catholic’s Kindergarten program, please visit: JK Registration flyer
Early Facilitation for Kindergarten Students Information
Early Facilitation Parent Information Evening Flyer
RSVP Instructions: https://forms.gle/3RjaUAVYdDt5K3hp8
First Communion News
The students participating in First Communion will be celebrating their First Reconciliation on Saturday, January 27th (12:30 – 1:30 pm and 1:30 – 2:30 pm) at St. Brother Andre Catholic high school.
CSC Shrove Tuesday, February 13, 2023
Please take a moment to review the following letter regarding the CSC Shrove Tuesday offerings. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11OJuFmHjAK8JP89O0PCK4tkULtur4hve/view?usp=sharing
Adult Conversation Classes in French, Spanish, Italian and Cantonese.
The Continuing Education Department is again offering Adult Conversation Classes in French, Spanish, Italian and Cantonese. All participants will receive a certificate of participation. These classes are an excellent opportunity for those who will be traveling abroad or those who would like to learn a new language.
Please view our flyer for additional information.
Ukulele Kids Program Information
Flyer.Front Side.pdf Parent FLYER – St Kateri Tekakwitha.docx
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
January 25, 2024 Boys Triple Ball Tournament @ All Saints CES
January 26, 2024 Girls Triple Ball Tournament @ St. Joseph CES Markham
January 27, 2024 First Reconciliation @ St. Brother Andre (11:30 am to 12:30 pm or 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm)
January 31st, 6:45 pm @ St. Julia Billiart – Parent Engagement Night
February 2, 2024 PA Day
February 13, 2024 Term 1 Report Cards available online @ 4pm/ Shrove Tuesday – CSC Pancake Snack / Red and White Spirit Day
February 14, 2024 School Mass @ 9:30 am
February 19, 2024 Family Day Weekend
February 26, 2024 YCDSB Hockey Tournament