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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"
This Week at SKTA – Jan.19/25
Inclement Weather Reminder: Please see last weeks (January 12) family email for further details on our school/board procedures
Kiss and Ride Update: New RoutineWe would like to share an important update regarding our Kiss and Ride routine to ensure the safety and efficiency of student drop-offs.
- Parking and Escorting Your Child:
- If you wish to
... Continue reading "This Week at SKTA – Jan.19/25"
This Week @ SKTA! (Jan 13 -17)
Safety Reminders for our St. Kateri families:
Kiss and Ride
We would kindly ask parents and guardians to park their car if they wish to escort their child(ren) to the gates of the school playground. All other parents using the Kiss and Ride are asked to proceed past the pylons in the Kiss & Ride lot and ... Continue reading "This Week @ SKTA! (Jan 13 -17)"
This Week @ SKTA (Nov. 24)
Attention St. Kateri Families,
Mark your calendars! The week of December 9th is Computer Science Education Week, and we’re excited to participate in the Hour of Code, a global initiative celebrating the power of computer science.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore the world of coding, develop problem-solving skills, and spark creativity. If you would like to learn ... Continue reading "This Week @ SKTA (Nov. 24)"
This Week at SKTA (Nov. 17)
Prayer for Justice
God, You have given all peoples a common origin. It is Your will that they be gathered together as one family in Yourself.
Fill the hearts of humankind with the fire of Your love and with the desire to ensure justice for all.
By sharing the good things You give us, may we secure ... Continue reading "This Week at SKTA (Nov. 17)"
Board News
Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow morning will be -20 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching -30 degrees Celsius. York Region Public Health has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Student transportation will be running
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow"YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Elementary Mathematics Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring assessment FOR learning,
... Continue reading "YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025"Extreme Cold Weather Information
We wanted to share some information to help you prepare your child for school on cold days.
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has an Extreme Weather Policy that puts in place steps to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, risks associated with extreme temperatures while supporting the Ministry of Education’s directive for daily physical
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Information"