📅 This Week at SKTA! (May 11 – May 15)
Dear St. Kateri Families,
Happy Mother’s Day
On Sunday, we pause to honour all the moms, future moms, and those who lovingly fulfill the role of a mother. Your influence shapes the lives of children in countless ways. As some of their very first educators, you play a vital role in nurturing and growing the hope and potential within each of our students. Thank you for all that you do—today and every day.
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
✨ First Holy Communion – A Joyful Celebration Awaits!
We are thrilled to invite you to a very special occasion in your child’s faith journey — our First Communion Mass!
📅 Date: Saturday, May 30th
🕐 Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: St. Mark’s Church, Stouffville
This sacred milestone marks a beautiful step in your child’s relationship with Christ. We would be honoured to have our school families and staff join us in celebrating this cherished moment.
🎉 Let’s fill the church with love and support!
If you are planning to attend, please let us know in advance so we can reserve seating and acknowledge your presence at this special Mass. Your support means the world to our First Communicants!
🕊 Confirmation – Celebrating the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Our Confirmation candidates are preparing to receive the Holy Spirit in a powerful way, and we’re excited to share this important step in their faith journey with you.
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕠 Mass Time: 5:30 PM SHARP (Please arrive between 4:30–5:00 PM)
📍 Location: St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Parish
📍 Address: 2130 Rodick Road, Markham
⛪ A big thank you to St. Agnes Parish for welcoming us into their church for this sacred event! Out of respect for their evening schedule, we kindly ask all attendees to arrive on time and plan to exit promptly after the ceremony.
👕 Upon Arrival: Candidates will pick up their Confirmation gowns and proceed to their seats at the front with their sponsors.
Welcome to Kindergarten – May 27, 2026 :On Wednesday, 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 the 2026-27 school year are asked to visit the school or YCDSB Admissions website. Additional Resources for families: The Ministry of Education has made Kindergarten resources for the first day of school available in the Parent Resources section of its website. Families can access the featured books in either ePub or PDF format. An accompanying activity book is also available to download.
EQAO Testing Update: This year, our Grade 3 and Grade 6 students will participate in EQAO Testing starting May 28. Testing will take place during the week of May 28 to June 1. Families of our Grade 3 and 6 students are encouraged to review the relevant information letter for further details. Gr. 3 EQAO Letter- 2026 Participation Gr. 6 EQAO Letter- Participation 2025
Updated Appropriate Dress for Warmer Weather: Students are expected to dress in a manner that reflects our Catholic values, including modesty and respect for the dignity of the human person. Clothing should cover the midriff and shoulders, and garments should be made of solid fabric rather than mesh or netting.
Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, – Volunteers in School Updated Requirements: Under the requirements of the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, amendments have been made to the Board Policy 608 Volunteers in Schools, to strengthen police record check requirements for all volunteers at YCDSB. Policy 608 Volunteers in Schools. Going forward all volunteers in schools will be required to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) through the police department. When applying for a police record check, you must apply through the police service that serves your home address, for example, if you live in York Region, you will apply for a VSC through the York Regional Police. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in keeping our school community safe.
🗓️ Important Dates
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May 16 – Celiac Awareness Day – Wear Green
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May 18 – Victoria Day
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May 20 – Celebration of Mary
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May 25 to June 4 – Gr. 3 and 6 EQAO
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May 27 – Welcome to FDK (SKT 2026 welcome to kindergarten invitation letter )
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May 30 – First Communion @ 1:30 pm @ St. Mark’s Church
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June 1 to 5 – Bike to School Week
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June 3 – Confirmation @ St. Agness @ 5:30 pm
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June 5 – PA Day
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June 8 to 10 – Grade 8 Grad Trip
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June 12 – Track at St. Max CHS
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June 16 – Volunteer Recognition Tea @ 2:10pm
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June 17th – Gr. 8/ FDK Promotion Mass @ 9:30am
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June 18 – Gr. 8 Promotion Ceremony @ Willow Springs @ 6pm
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June 23 – CSC Play Day
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June 25 – Last Day of Classes!
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership.
Yours in Catholic Education,
Marc Caruso
Principal