God, thank You for Spring and the hope of warmer, longer, brighter days. Thank You for the coming of growth and life and birth. Thank You that things are coming awake in the world.
This is what our calendar says, and we do see some signs that it is real. But we also still struggle with the residual layover of winter. Now we ask that You bring into reality all that belongs in this season.
Your word says that we will have provision, and hope, and joy, and health and loving relationships here and now in this life. We ask that what belongs in this season would become actual in our practical lives.
We hope in You and in Your promises. We hope in Your gift of spring.
Source: Unknown
Wishing You a Wonderful March Break!
As we approach March Break, we want to take a moment to wish all our students, families, and staff a restful and enjoyable week. This break is a well-deserved opportunity to recharge, spend time with loved ones, and embrace moments of relaxation and fun.
We encourage our students to take this time to explore new interests, enjoy the fresh air, and return refreshed and ready for the remainder of the school year.
May this break be filled with joy, peace, and good health. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on March 17, 2025 and continuing our journey of learning, growth, and faith together.
Wishing you all a safe and happy March Break!
Student Council News:
They are proud to announce their second Fun Friday event on March 28th! As part of this initiative, they are organizing a Lenten Food Drive to support the Markham Food Bank.
They are kindly requesting donations of standard-sized cereal boxes (approximately 500g). After the event, all full cereal boxes will be donated to the Markham Food Bank to help families in need.
To ensure they are prepared, we ask that all donations be brought to the school by March 25th.
Thank you for your support once again as we work together to feed families in our community while fostering school spirit and fun!
Lenten Food Drive – Parent Letter 2025
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Webinar: EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians |
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Register for a free live webinar where EQAO staff will discuss 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. Webinar dates: March 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm and April 2, 2025 @ 6:30 pm Click here for registration |
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Webinar: EQAO Webinar for Parents and Guardians |
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Register for this free live webinar and learn about EQAO’s Primary and Junior Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Participants will learn about the purpose of Ontario’s large-scale assessments. EQAO staff will explain the assessment format, highlight resources to support students and answer questions from participants. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO staff. Choose one of the following webinar dates:
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Kindergarten Registration for September 2025
Parents and guardians can start to register their child online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions
To learn more about York Catholic’s Kindergarten program, please visit: JK Registration flyer
Dental Screening Information
Families with students in FDK, Gr. 2 and 7 please be advised that your child will be screened by York Public Health. Please see the attached letter for further details.
16349808-v1-York Region Public Health Dental Screening 2024 2025 Parent Letter Medium Risk PDF.PDF
Invitation to YCDSB Board-Wide Lenten Celebration of the Eucharist
As we journey through the Lenten season, we are blessed with the opportunity to gather as a family of faith for our annual YCDSB Board-Wide Lenten Celebration of the Eucharist. This special Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Boissonneau on Wednesday, March 27th, at 1:15 PM.
We invite the St. Kateri Tekakwitha parents/guardians/staff and students to join with broader members of the YCDSB community in prayer and reflection. The Mass will be primarily attended virtually, and you can participate from any location by clicking on this [LINK].
We encourage our entire school community to take part in this meaningful gathering as we prepare our hearts for Easter.
Passion of Christ
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
March 10 to 14 Spring Break
March 17, 2025 St. Patrick’s Day – wear green spirit day
March 21, 2025 World Down Syndrome Day – Mismatched sock day
March 24, 2025 Int. Boys Basketball Tournament
March 25, 2025 Int Girls Basketball Tournament / Jr. Hockey Tournament
March 26, 2025 Dental Screening at SKTA
March 27, 2025 YCDSB Virtual Lenten Mass @ 1:15 (LINK)
April 2, 2025 Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue Day
April 7 to 11 Share Life Week
April 17, 2025 Passion of Christ @ 2:30 School Gym
April 18 to 21 Easter Weekend!