Inclement Weather Reminder: Please see last weeks (January 12) family email for further details on our school/board procedures
Kiss and Ride Update: New Routine
We would like to share an important update regarding our Kiss and Ride routine to ensure the safety and efficiency of student drop-offs.
- Parking and Escorting Your Child:
- If you wish to escort your child(ren) to the school gates (located on the west side of the Kindergarten Yard), please park your car in the designated parking area at the front of the school.
- Using the Kiss and Ride:
- Please proceed past the pylons in the Kiss and Ride lot and pull over to the curb to drop off your child(ren).
- Do not double park in the Kiss and Ride, as this poses a safety risk to others.
- Handicap Parking Spots:
- We kindly remind families to reserve the use of handicap parking spaces for those who require them.
Traffic Note Update
- In the morning, all traffic will exit through the Kiss and Ride.
- The stop sign exit to the east of the lot will be entrance-only during morning hours.
School Bus Update
- Our end-of-day school bus routines have been running efficiently, enabling buses to leave early. As a result, buses may arrive at their designated stops earlier than the posted times on School Bus City.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our drop-off and pick-up routines safe and smooth for everyone!
Mental Health Assembly
Every Wednesday during the winter we celebrate Wellness Wednesday. The following link is an activity class used to start their day this past week.
At the end of the month we will have our Intermediate Division lead the whole school in a mental health assembly. Families are most welcome to join us in the gym on the 24th of January at 2:40pm for a discussion and active participation session around our mental health.
Families looking for more information to support their own family can consult the following website: https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/
Catholic School Council News
The Catholic School Council tab on our school website contains information regarding the council minutes, meeting agendas, and its members. The webpage can be accessed from the following link. (https://kta.ycdsb.ca/)
New: Our next Catholic School Council meetings will take place February 24, 2025 @ 7pm. This date will replace the April 7th scheduled meeting.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2025
Parents and guardians can start to register their child online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions JK Registration flyer
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
FDK Early facilitation Flyer for FDK students 2025/2026 school year
January 30, 2025 EF Parent Information Session Flyer
🎊 Celebrate Lunar New Year with Us! (January 29th) 🎊
As we prepare to celebrate the vibrant traditions of Lunar New Year, we invite you to join us in commemorating this special occasion in a meaningful way. This year, we’re excited to extend an invitation to all families who observe Lunar New Year to showcase their heritage by wearing traditional clothing to school on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
We would like to encourage all families who may not celebrate Lunar New Year, but would like to support our participating families by wearing red or their own traditional cultural clothing on this day.
Wearing traditional attire not only honours the rich cultural heritage of our diverse community but also serves as a beautiful expression of unity and inclusion. By sharing in each other’s traditions, we deepen our understanding and appreciation for the cultural tapestry that enriches our school environment.
Whether you celebrate Lunar New Year or simply wish to learn more about this festive occasion, we encourage everyone to participate in this celebration of cultural diversity. Let’s come together to make this Lunar New Year a memorable and enriching experience for all.
January 29th Presentation Information: YCDSB BLACK HISTORY MONTH Drumming Workshop 2025
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Free Parent EQAO Webinar – Winter 2025 |
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| Register for a free live webinar and learn about the EQAO math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help parents and guardians support their children’s math learning.
Choose one of the following webinar dates:
Registration link: https://bit.ly/eqao-winter25 |
Winter 2025 Math Circles @ CEMC
The Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Math Circles Series (Winter) is a FREE enrichment program for students in Grades 6 to 12. It runs for eight weeks, offering both in-person (Grades 6-12) and online (Grades 6-8 only) sessions. The program covers mathematical topics beyond the standard curriculum through problem-solving and direct instruction. Sessions are divided by grade levels, ensuring appropriate content and challenge for each group. It is an opportunity for students to ask questions, explore concepts, struggle through problem-solving and engage in math talks to explain their thinking. Please share this information with students and parents.
Session Information
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4 groupings:
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Meet once a week for 8 weeks.
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| Registration Process: Register via this link. Registration is a rolling enrollment process so there is time to register even if sessions have started. | ||
Attention Gr. 8 Families
SBA Course selection opens Monday, January 20th, 2025 for students in gr. 8 attending the school in September. Please consult the following resource for further details: https://sites.google.com/ycdsb.ca/pathways/transition-into-high-school-resource to assist you in the process.
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
January 20, 2024 Jr Boys Volleyball Tournament @ San Lorenzo Ruiz CES
January 21, 2024 Jr Girls Volleyball Tournament @ All Saints CES/ Hearing Clinic @ SKTA (SSA2024-035 Parent Clinic Information Notice)
January 23, 2025 Grad Picture Day
January 24, 2025 Mental health assembly @ 2:40pm
January 27, 2025 Family Literacy Day (details in Jan 12 email)
January 29, 2025 Drumming Presentation – Black History Month
January 29, 2025 Lunar New Year
January 31, 2025 PA Day
February 5, 2024 Winter Walk to School Day
February 6, 2025 @ 6:30 Parent Evening
February 11, 2025 Term 1 Reports Go Home (Parent Portal)