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This Week at SKTA! (Jan 12 to 16)
This Week at SKTA January 12 to 16, 2026
Dear St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES Families,
Please take a moment to review the important updates and reminders below.
Kindergarten Registration – September 2026Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is now open at the York Catholic District School Board.
Starting Kindergarten is an exciting milestone, filled with opportunities for ... Continue reading "This Week at SKTA! (Jan 12 to 16)"
2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.
At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:
- A safe, inclusive and
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
December 19, 2025
Dear Families of St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES,
Advent Week 4: Peace
A Christmas Prayer
Not gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense would I have for you this season, but simple gifts, the ones that are hardest to find, the ones that are perfect, even for those who have everything (if such there be). ... Continue reading "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"
This Week at SKTA : December 15 to 19, 2025
Advent Week 3 : Joy
God of joy,
We praise you during this Advent season and always.
Fill us with gladness throughout the journey.
May we follow in the joyful steps of the shepherds,
May we share in the jubilant song of the angels.
May our joy grow with each passing moment. ... Continue reading "This Week at SKTA : December 15 to 19, 2025"
This Week at SKTA (Dec 8 to 12)
Advent Week 2 : Love
God of Love,
We praise you during this Advent season and always. Fill us with love as we journey to Christmas. May we adore you and praise Your name. May our love grow with each passing moment. We ask this through your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen
As we ... Continue reading "This Week at SKTA (Dec 8 to 12)"
Board News
Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education
January 9, 2026
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Sarna has agreed to serve in the position of Interim Director of Education, effective immediately, while Director of Education John De Faveri is on a leave of absence.
Most recently,
... Continue reading "Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education"Inclement Weather Day: January 6, 2026
Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to expected freezing rain this afternoon, student transportation is cancelled for today (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) in all York Region student transportation zones. As a result:
- Schools remain open
- For Parent(s)/Guardian(s) with children in Elementary Schools:
- Please use
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 16, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 16, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
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