Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
Earlier this week, York Catholic District School Board announced that to ensure student safety and minimize loss of instructional time due to the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, all schools will be dismissing students early.
As such, St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES will dismiss at 11:55am. On April 8, 2024, all students will be dismissed at 11:55 am.The morning bell, drop off and transportation will remain unchanged. For those eligible for school transportation, such as busing and taxis, service will be adjusted for the early afternoon departure.
The safe arrival program will remain in place, if your child is not attending school on April 8, please record their absence. Student after school activities, including extra-curricular activities will be cancelled on April 8.
Carnaval Week
Families are asked to review the following information regarding Carnaval below:
Theme Days:
Tuesday, February 20- Scarf Day (Wear your favourite scarf in class)
Wednesday, February 21 – Jersey Day (Wear your favourite sports jersey to school)
Thursday, February 22 – Fun in the Sun Day (Wear your sunglasses, sunhat and appropriate sun wear.)
Friday, February 23 – Carnaval Hair or Hat Day (Wear your most outrageous hairstyle or hat)
Parent/Staff Carnaval Letter SKTA 2024
Dental Screening @ St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES
Dental health contributes to general health and well-being. St. Kateri families are asked to review the following information by York Public Health regarding dental screening will be conducted here at the school by a Registered Dental Hygienist.
All students in grades JK, SK, 2, and 7 will be screened as well as others as requested by parents/guardians.
The dental screening consists of a quick look in the mouth using a single-use mirror for each child. School screening does not take the place of a regular dental check-up. York Region Public Health follows Oral Health Protocol, 2021 of the Ontario Public Health Standards from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Accessing Your Child’s Screening Results 2023.pdf
Growing in Christ Program Resource for Families
We would like to ensure that all our families are aware of the universal login to our Religion resource: Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ Religion Program. At YCDSB (St. Kateri), we now fully implement this Program in all elementary grades, from K to 8. These tools available in the link below will help foster an enhanced relationship between home, school and parish.
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
February 19, 2024 Family Day – No School
February 20 2024 YRPH Dental Screening
February 20 to 24, 2024 Carnaval @ SKTA
February 22, 2024 Hockey Team Practice @ Mount Joy Arena @7pm
February 26, 2024 Hockey Tournament in Stouffville
February 28, 2024 Pink Shirt Day
February 29, 2024 Spider Jones school presentation
March 5, 2024 Grad Photo Day
March Break 11 to 15, 2024
March 21, 2024 YCDSB Lenten Mass @ 1:15 ( Virtual)