The Virtue of Reverence
This month we celebrate the virtues of reverence and respect. Reverence or “fear of the Lord” as it is more traditionally known, refers to the proper attitude we are meant to have toward God. Respect for all persons is another dimension of reverence. Respect literally means to see the other person with new eyes. In a sense, reverence asks us not only to respect one another, but also to have reverence for one another and God.
Equity Events
April is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. April starts with Golden Rule Week, an interfaith celebration of the moral code found in many religions. April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day (Wear Blue Spirit Day). April 28th is the National Day of Mourning, a day established by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984 to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
Safety Reminder
Parents and guardians must park in a spot if they wish to escort their child(ren) to the gates of the school playground. When cars are left parked in the Kiss and Ride, we have a long line of cars waiting to drop children off for the day.
Families using the Kiss and Ride are asked to proceed past the pylons in the Kiss & Ride lot and pull over to the curb to drop off their child(ren).
We would also like to ask our families to keep the use of the handicap parking spots for those families that require these special spots.
Dress Code Reminder
With the return of the warmer weather we would like to remind families that all student attire must be in keeping with our Catholic teachings and beliefs, and reflect principles of modesty and shall not include the following:
- Halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti strap tops (narrower in width than 3 fingers) or tube tops
- Half t-shirts, tops with cut-outs, tops made of mesh or netting type material
- Short shorts or skirts
- Low necklines, front or back
- Language and/or representation (pictures) on attire that indicates gang affiliation and/or depicts violence, profanity or discrimination of any kind whatsoever or that otherwise demeans an identifiable individual or group
- Accessories not in keeping with the spirit of the Dress Code as determined by the local school
Tops, pants, shorts and skirts must cover the entire midriff.
Scooters/Skateboards and Bicycles at SKTA
As the weather continues to get warmer, it is great to see students using various modes of transportation to get to school other than a car or bus. Students are reminded that Scooters, Skateboard and bicycles are not to be used on school grounds during the course of the day.
Welcome to Kindergarten – May 27, 2024
On Monday, May 27th, we will welcome families and their children into our school for our Kindergarten Orientation Program. Further information will be shared directly with families that have already registered with the school. Families who haven’t yet registered their child at St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES for the Kindergarten program for September 2024 may visit the school or Board’s website at www.ycdsb.ca/admissions to start the application process.
EQAO Assessment Notice
Attention Gr. 3 and 6 families, would you kindly review the following attachment below.
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Free Parent EQAO Webinar – Spring 2024 |
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| Register for a free live webinar and learn about the EQAO Grade 3 and Grade 6 assessments for Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. EQAO staff will address the purpose of these assessments, the assessment format, and resources to support students (followed by a Q&A).
Choose one of the following webinar dates:
Registration: https://bit.ly/eqao-elem-spring24 |
Solar Eclipse Information/ Modified School Day
St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES will be dismissed at 12:30pm on April 8, 2024. The morning bell, drop off and transportation will remain unchanged. Students will have lunch at school. They will then have a 10 minute indoor recess prior to dismissal.
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 canceled on April 8.
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
- April 1, 2024 Easter Monday
- April 2, 2024 Autism Awareness Day / Blue spirit wear day
- April 8, 2024 Early Dismissal @ 12:30pm – Total Solar Eclipse
- April 15 to 19, 2024 Scholastic Book Fair
- April 15, 2024 Big Box of Cards School Fundraising Event begins
- April 17, 2024 Mass @ 1pm
- April 18, 2024 Jr Oral Speaking Contest @ 10:45 am
- April 19, 2024 CSC Hot Dog Hot Lunch
- May 6 to 10 Catholic Education Week
- May 22, 2024 Confirmation @ 7pm @ St. Agnes Church
- May 27, 2024 Welcome to FDK @ 9am
- June 1, 2024 First Communion @ 1:30 pm @ St. Mark’s Church
- June 3 to 7 EQAO Writing Dates for Gr. 3 and 6