Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, we stop and honour all of the Mom’s, future Mom’s and those who fulfill the role of Mom who have and continue to shape the lives of their children. As one of the first educators they play an important role in instilling and growing the hope of our students.
A Mother’s Day Prayer
I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tender-hearted love.
I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears.
And so, I thank you from the heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best mother there could be!
Source: Unknown
Welcome to Kindergarten – May 27, 2024
On Monday, May 27th @ 9am, 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 the 2024-25 school year are asked to visit the school or YCDSB Admissions website.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha FDK Website
Celiac Awareness Day – May 16th
We would like to ask our school community to wear green to recognize Celiac Awareness Day. Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten which is found in wheat, rye, and some other foods. A person with Celiac disease who eats gluten can have different reactions, and it can result in malnutrition, anemia, and an increased risk of other autoimmune diseases. About 1 in 100-200 people have celiac disease. There is no cure for Celiac disease, and children with Celiac disease will not “grow out of it” – the only treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life.
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 short 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.
Confirmation
Families that are participating in Confirmation with Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish. The Mass will take place on May 22, 2024 at St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church ( 2130 Rodick Rd, Markham Ontario. Confirmandi are asked to arrive at 6pm, they will retrieve their gowns and find their seats with their sponsors in the first 5 pews at the front of the church. These pews will be reserved for candidates and sponsors ONLY. Mass will begin at 7pm, there is no reserved seating for families.
First Communion Information
Attention Families participating in this sacrament please review the following attachment for important information.
- Important dates to mark on your calendars:
- May 16, 2024 Celiac Awareness Day – Wear green in recognition
- May 20, 2024 Victoria Day Holiday
- May 22, 2024 Confirmation @ 7pm @ St. Agnes Church
- May 27, 2024 Welcome to Kindergarten @ 9am
- May 29, 2024 Red Shirt DayTM of Action for Access Ability and Inclusion
- June 1, 2024 First Communion @ 1:30 pm @ St. Mark’s Church
- June 3 to 6, 2024 EQAO for Gr. 3 and 6 Students
- June 7, 2024 PA Day
- June 12 to 14, 2024 Class of 2024 Gr. 8 Trip
- June 17, 2024 Track and Field @ SMK
- June 21, 2024 Mass @ 1:30 pm
- June 24, 2024 Gr. 8 Promotion Ceremony (PM)