This Week at SKTA!!
Dear St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parents and Guardians,
Greetings! As we enter this important week, we encourage all of our families to take a moment to read the following news items. This is a significant time for our school community, especially as we journey through Holy Week, one of the most sacred times in our Catholic faith.
Holy Week offers us a chance to reflect on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us in prayer and reflection as we celebrate these powerful moments together, both as a school and as a community of faith.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a blessed Holy Week.
Federal Election Notice
St. Kateri Tekakwitha will serve as a polling station for the upcoming federal election. Families are encouraged to check their mail for specific details about their voting location.
To ensure a smooth process, both election officials and voters will only be using the front entrance and the gymnasium. Our students will not have direct interactions with the public on election day.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for this event. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school office for further details.
📚 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! ✏️📖
Class Placement Request
It’s hard to believe but we are nearing the end of another school year, and preparing for the beginning of the next school year. In order to prepare for the 2025-26 school year, we would like to share the following information with our school community. Please take a couple of moments to review the following letter for further details.
Class Organization Parent Requests 2025/26
National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2025
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning, a time to honour workers across Canada who have lost their lives, been injured or disabled on the job, or suffer from occupational illnesses.
To mark this important day, flags at our school and across the board, including the Catholic Education Centre will be flown at half-mast from sunrise to sunset on Monday, April 28, 2025.
Thank you for joining us in remembering and honouring these individuals in York Region, Ontario, and across Canada.
Jump Rope Event Information
Hoops and Hearts Letter to Parents – 2025
Community Active Events / Mental Heath/Physical Health Activities
Vaping Awareness Fair for Parents & Youth
Uncover the truth. Learn the facts. Protect your kids.
Parents and youth are invited to attend a powerful and informative Vaping Awareness Fair designed to support families in understanding and addressing the dangers of vaping.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ What vaping is, how it works, and why it’s more harmful than you think
✔️ The health risks and impact on youth
✔️ Why teens vape and how to spot the signs
✔️ How to start the conversation with your child
✔️ Practical tools, strategies, and resources to protect your family
Format:
Parents and youth attend the first portion together, followed by engaging, age-appropriate breakout sessions.
Dates and Locations (All sessions begin at 7:00 PM):
📍 May 12, 2025 – St. Elizabeth CHS, 525 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill
📍 May 13, 2025 – St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS, 278 Wellington St. E, Aurora
📍 May 14, 2025 – St. Brother Andre CHS, 6160 16th Ave E, Markham
📍 May 15, 2025 – St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS, 2 Davos Rd., Woodbridge
For questions, please contact:
📧 Michelle.Prinzo@ycdsb.ca or Renee.Jordan@ycdsb.ca
Mental Health Newsletter for Families: YCDSB Community Mental Health Newsletter
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 28, 2025 National Day of Mourning for Workers
April 28th to May 2, 2025 School Safety Drill Week
May 2, 2025 Hoops and Hearts