This Week at SKTA!!
Dear Parents and Guardians of St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.E.S.,
On behalf of the entire staff at St. Kateri, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your families for a joyful and blessed Easter. May this season of renewal bring peace, hope, and meaningful time together with loved ones.
Easter Blessing
May we be blessed by the touch of spring:
Rain falling from the heavens washing us clean, telling us that life is sacred;
May we be blessed by the sight of spring:
Flowers breaking through winter’s crust, telling us that life is beautiful;
May we be blessed by the sound of children playing in the yard shouting with happiness, telling us that life is joyful;
May we be blessed by the taste of Easter eggs, hidden and then found, telling us that life is sweet;
Happy Easter!
The Staff of St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.E.S.
🍦 The St. Kateri Tekakwitha CSC x Love Gelato Fundraiser is Back! 🍦
We’re so excited to once again partner with our friends at Love Gelato for another sweet fundraiser!
New this year: Along with their popular 9-Pack Gelato Boxes, Gelato Cakes are now included in the fundraiser—just in time for Mother’s Day!
Here’s how it works:
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Get $10 in savings on any 9-Pack Gelato Box or Gelato Cake
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$5 goes directly to support our school
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$5 is generously offered by Love Gelato
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Easy online ordering
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Delivery or pickup available—Love Gelato makes it simple!
📅 Fundraiser starts April 28—perfect timing for a Mother’s Day treat!
📍 Order at: www.lovegelato.ca/kateri
Let’s spread the word—share with friends and family and help support our amazing school community.
We love Love Gelato—and we know you will too! 💙🍰🍨
Federal Election Notice
In just under 2 weeks time 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! 🎉
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! ✏️📖
Welcome to Kindergarten – May 27, 2025 Information
SKT 2024 welcome to kindergarten invitation letter
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 Health/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
Mass – April 25 @ 9:20 am
On behalf of the staff and students of St. Kateri, we warmly invite our parent community to join us in the school gymnasium for a special school celebration, led by Fr. Rick Davis from Blessed Frederic Ozanam Parish.
Lunch/Snack for Students
As we work to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students, we kindly remind you to refrain from sending snacks or meals that contain peanuts, tree nuts, etc.., as these can pose serious health risks to students with allergies. If you have entrusted your child to pack their own lunches, we would kindly ask you to review the choices they have made prior to arriving at school.
We appreciate your continued support and cooperation in keeping all of our students safe and healthy.
If you have any questions or need ideas for allergy-safe snacks, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Town of Markham Notice of Construction summer 2025
Markham Village Flood Control – School Notice St Kateri April 16 2025.docx
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
April 22, 2025 Earth Day
April 23 @ 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
May 5 to 9 Catholic Education Week and Children’s Mental Health Week
May 7, 2025 Jr. Boys Basketball Tournament @ St. Joes
May 8, 2025 Jr. Girls Basketball Tournament @ SKTA
May 9, 2025 Jr. Concert @ 1:30 pm
May 12, 2025 CSC Meeting @ 7 pm
May 19, 2025 Victoria Day Holiday
May 27, 2025 Welcome to Kindergarten @ 9:30 am – Details to follow soon!!!
