This Week at SKTA! (October 13 to 17)
Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer
Heavenly Father, on Thanksgiving Day, we bow our hearts to You and pray.
We give You thanks for all You’ve done, especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son.
For beauty in nature, Your glory we see, for joy and health, friends, and family.
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🧡 Happy Thanksgiving, St. Kateri Families! 🦃🍂
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a joyful and peaceful holiday filled with warmth, gratitude, and togetherness.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Thanksgiving Food Drive — your generosity and compassion truly make a difference in the lives of those in need.
This week, our school community has so much to be thankful for:
🙏 Fr. Rick for celebrating Mass with us and helping us reflect on gratitude and faith.
🏃♀️ Our Cross Country Team, who not only won their meet but also earned grade pennants for our Grade 4, 5, and 8 students!
🎉 We’re incredibly proud of the 20+ runners who will move on to the Board Championships — what an amazing achievement!
👏 A special thank you to our dedicated coaches for their time, guidance, and encouragement.
Wishing all our St. Kateri families a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving weekend.
May it be filled with good food, laughter, and the company of loved ones.
Below families is further information of upcoming events and news. For instance we encourage everyone to wear green and bring in na donation on Friday for our Eradication of Poverty Day🍁💛
💙 The Virtue of Compassion
This month, we celebrate the virtue of compassion.
In Luke’s Gospel we read, “Be compassionate as God is compassionate.” (Luke 6:17)
While October is often associated with gratitude and thanksgiving, compassion reminds us that true thankfulness begins with caring for others. Compassion is more than empathy — it’s love in action.
As part of the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations, students are called to be discerning believers who live their faith through kindness, reflection, and service to others.
🌍 Equity & Awareness in October
This month we also recognize:
🍁 Canadian Women’s History Month
🌙 Islamic Heritage Month
🧡 National Custodial Worker Appreciation Day (Oct. 2)
📚 World Teachers’ Day (Oct. 5)
🕊️ International Days of Non-Violence, Eradication of Poverty, and United Nations Day
🎃 Hallowe’en
💫 Global Diversity Awareness Month & National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Together, let’s continue to celebrate compassion, gratitude, and inclusion in all we do!
🧥 SVDP Winter Coat Drive – 2024
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) – York Region Conferences – is once again partnering with the Salvation Army to help families stay warm this winter.
This fall, St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.E.S. is proud to participate in this meaningful initiative! 💙
For over 17 years, the SSVP Winter Coat Drive has supported families in need across York Region, helping those who struggle to make ends meet through the cold winter months. Donations will be picked up from the school at the end of next week. If you have any items to donate, please drop them off at the school. The St. Kateri Tekakwitha community has always responded with incredible generosity — let’s do it again this year!
🧤 How You Can Help
👚 Donate gently used or new coats for men, women, and children — all sizes welcome!
📦 Please send coats in plastic bags (tied for easy transport).
📅 Collection Deadline: October 15, 2024
📍 Drop-off Location: St. Kateri Tekakwitha C.E.S.
💖 Together, We Make a Difference
Your kindness helps ensure that everyone in our community can stay warm and cared for this winter. Thank you for your continued support of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and its mission of compassion.
🎃 Halloween Dance Fundraiser Kick-Off!
Today, our school community gathered in the gym to kick off our Halloween Dance Fundraising Campaign! 🧡 These funds play a vital role in supporting student learning and enhancing classroom experiences.
Students have brought home a letter and donation form with all the details. Our goal is to raise over $7,000 to support a variety of school initiatives and resources.
Thank you for taking a moment to review the letter and for your continued support of our St. Kateri community!
SKTA Halloween Dance 2025 – community letter
Calendar Dates 
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October 17 Eradication of Poverty Fundraising Jersey/Team Colour Day
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October 31 Halloween Dance Fundraising event -details to follow soon…
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November 1 Confirmation Meeting @ SBA for families of Blessed Frederic Ozanam Church
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November 18 St. Brother Andre (SBA) Open House for Gr. 8 Families
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December 3 YCDSB High School Registration Deadline