This Week at SKTA!!

Dear St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parents and Guardians,

I hope you are enjoying a lovely weekend with your family. Would you kindly take a few moments to review the items below.

CSC News/ Meeting

We look forward to our upcoming Catholic School council meeting this Monday @ 7pm in our school Library. Please feel free to join us and watch our council in action!

Kiss and Ride Update

We would like to thank our school community for continuing to follow our updated Kiss and Ride routine. Reminder below on the current practice here at the school:

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.

Reminder: Student Attire Guidelines

As the weather gets warmer, we want to take a moment to remind our school community about our student attire expectations. At St. Kateri, all student clothing should reflect our Catholic teachings and values, with a focus on modesty.

The following items are not permitted:

Halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti strap tops (straps narrower than three fingers), or tube tops
Half t-shirts, tops with cut-outs, or tops made of mesh/netting material
Short shorts or skirts
Clothing with low necklines (front or back)
Attire featuring language or images that indicate gang affiliation, depict violence, profanity, or discrimination, or demean any individual or group
Accessories that do not align with the spirit of the Dress Code, as determined by the school
Additionally, tops, pants, shorts, and skirts must fully cover the midriff.

We appreciate your support in ensuring that all students adhere to these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation!

ShareLife Green Day – Friday, April 11, 2025

We invite all students and staff to wear GREEN on Friday, April 11, 2025, to show our support for ShareLife.

We are also encouraging students to bring in a donation that day to support the important work ShareLife does in our community.

Let’s come together in green and make a difference!

📚 Kindergarten Registration for September 2025 is Now Open! 🎉

Is your child turning 4 in 2025? It’s time to register for Junior Kindergarten!

Parents and guardians can begin the registration process online at:👉 www.ycdsb.ca/admissions

Give your child a great start to their educational journey with the York Catholic District School Board!

✨ Click here to view thewww.ycdsb.ca/admissions JK Registration flyer for more information.

We look forward to welcoming your little one to our school community! ✏️📖

Jump Rope Event Information

Hoops and Hearts Letter to Parents – 2025

Important dates to mark on your calendars:

April 7 to 11 Share Life Week (Wear Green April 11)

April 14 to 17 Scholastic Book Fair

April 17, 2025 Passion of Christ @ 2:30 School Gym

April 18 to 21 Easter Weekend!

April 22, 2025 Earth Day

April 24 @ 10:40 Jr. Oral Speaking Competition in the gymnasium

April 25, 2025 Mass @ 9:20

April 28th to May 2, 2025 School Safety Drill Week

May 2, 2025 Hoops and Hearts