This Week at SKTA January 19 to 23, 2026
Dear St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES Families,
We hope you are enjoying your snow day, I know this was a disappointment to our Jr. Girls Volleyball team who originally we set to play their tournament today, instead it will be made up on January 26!!
Hopefully this fresh snowfall means our field will be in good condition and the students can play with the snow as they have in the past. This past week the ice on the field made it a safety issue and was not suitable for safe play for our students. We wanted to remind you that tomorrow is a PA Day and the building is closed to students. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
Confirmation Update – 2026
We are pleased to share the Confirmation date for St. Kateri Tekakwitha students:
📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church, 2130 Rodick Rd., Markham, ON
If you haven’t submitted your child’s Confirmation registration fee, please contact confirmation@blessedozanam.ca as soon as possible. Families who have completed registration will receive the Sponsor Registration link shortly to share with their chosen sponsor.
Free Parent EQAO Webinars – Winter 2026
EQAO is offering free webinars for parents to learn about provincial assessments and ways to support learning at home:
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Math: Jan 28 (12:30 p.m.) & Jan 29 (12:00 p.m.)
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Reading: Jan 20 (6:00 p.m.)
For full details and registration links, please see last week’s email.
👨👩👧 For Parents/Guardians of Children with Exceptional Needs
📅 Starting Full-Day Kindergarten (Year 1 or Year 2) in September 2026?
Student Services invites families to attend an FDK Information Session to learn more about YCDSB Special Education Programs and Services. Please see the flyer link for full details.
Kindergarten Registration – September 2026
Kindergarten registration is now open! Families are invited to register online at www.ycdsb.ca/admissions or in person at the school.
For details on how to register, required documents, and program information, please see the JK Registration Flyer previously shared with the community.
🎊 Lunar New Year Celebration! 🎊
📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
We are excited to celebrate Lunar New Year at school! Students who celebrate Lunar New Year are invited to wear traditional cultural clothing to share their heritage with our school community.
Students who do not celebrate are welcome to join in by wearing red or clothing that represents their own culture.
Lunar New Year is a time for new beginnings, joy, and good fortune. This celebration helps us learn about one another and appreciate the many cultures that make our school such a special place.
Important dates to mark on your calendars:
January
22 “Let’s Talk Mental Health” Int. Assembly for the school @ 10:40am
26 JR Girls Volleyball at SAN Lorenzo Ruiz-New Date
30 PA Day
February
4 Winter Walk to School Day
13 CSC Valentines Day Fundraising Dance
15 National Flag Day
16 Family Day
17 Lunar New Year/ Shrove Tuesday
18 Ash Wednesday – Service with Fr. Rick.
20 Matilda Trip
Yours In Catholic Education,
Marc Caruso
Principal