This Week at St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.E.S. ,
The Virtue of the month for January is Unity
“Christ always gives his Church the gift of unity, but the Church must always pray and work to maintain, reinforce, and perfect the unity that Christ calls her to live. This is why Jesus himself prayed at the hour of his Passion, and did not cease praying to God, for the unity of his disciples: ‘That they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be one in us, . . . so that the world may know that you have sent me.’ The desire to recover the unity of all Christians is a gift of Christ and a call of the Holy Spirit.”
Kindergarten Registration for September 2022 is Now Open
Parents and guardians can register their child online at: www.ycdsb.ca/admissions
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board is now open for the 2022-23 school year that starts in September.
Children must be four years old by December 31, 2022 and born in 2018 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or five years old by December 31, 2022 and born in 2017 to register in Senior Kindergarten.
York Catholic’s Kindergarten program teaches children through inquiry and play-based learning methods. Teachers and Early Childhood Educators work together in Kindergarten classrooms to support the unique needs of each child.
Children explore their world through play and real-life experiences. In York Catholic’s Kindergarten program, students actively engage in problem-solving and inquiry in an atmosphere that fosters fun and cooperation. The Kindergarten program helps children develop a solid foundation for their future learning and growth by supporting their spiritual development and enhancing their social, emotional, cognitive, language and academic skills in a faith-filled, safe, caring, nurturing and fun environment.
Parents and/or guardians can register their child for Kindergarten online at www.ycdsb.ca/admissions and will need to upload the supporting documents listed below, following their online registration submission. Parents of students currently attending Junior Kindergarten at a York Catholic school do not need to re-register for Senior Kindergarten.
Parents and/or guardians can look up the Kindergarten program in their area by using York Catholic’s online school locator at locator.ycdsb.ca, or by calling the Admissions Department at 905-713-2711 or 416-221-5050.
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)
The Board’s Student Services Department will host a virtual Information Session for Parents of Children with Exceptional Needs who will begin Junior Kindergarten in September. The information session will review the various special education programs and services that the Board offers. The information session will take place on January 27, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Parents and/or guardians must register to attend by January 25 at: https://forms.gle/eLhn6dTy8G3CmgZx6.
To learn more about York Catholic’s Kindergarten program, please visit: www.ycdsb.ca/programs-services/kindergarten.
Requesting a Device
If your child requires a Chromebook or iPad to access their teacher’s virtual classroom, please contact your home school office to make that request and arrange a pick-up time. Please note that by borrowing a device it is implied that the family agrees to the Device Distribution Agreement.
Technical Support
Families looking for technical support during remote online learning are encouraged to visit our Call Centre website http://help.ycdsb.ca/vle.
Mental Health and Well-Being
The mental health and well-being of students continues to be a priority during these challenging times. If you are concerned about your child’s emotional well-being, please send an email to marc.caruso@ycdsb.ca or visit the Mental Health and Well-Being page of the Board’s website. Mental health services will continue to be provided virtually during school closures.You can also stay up to date on what the Mental Health Team is providing by following them on Twitter @YCDSB_MH.
https://sites.google.com/ycdsb.ca/student-mental-health-ycdsb/home
Stand Up to Depression
Brought to you by the YCDSB Mental Health Team. Are you experiencing low mood? Having trouble getting out of bed? Isolating from family and friends?
Join us for this two part virtual series where you can learn tips, tricks and strategies for managing your depressed mood. February 22nd and March 1st Sign up below by: February 11th [https://forms.gle/e2JXrXjqbGavCU7E9]
Dates to keep in your calendars for future events:
January 14, 2022 PA Day
January 17, 2022 CSC Meeting @7pm
January 26, 2022 Bell Let’s Talk Day (Virtual School Assembly)
February 4, 20222 PA Day