We are happy to announce that on Monday, October 31 we will be holding a Halloween Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser. Information packages were sent home in hard copy on Friday, October 7 with the youngest in each family. On dance day, students are welcome to dress in their Halloween costumes (minus any non-PPE masks or weapons associated with the costume) and wear their dancing shoes. They will ... Continue reading "HALLOWEEN DANCE-A-THON"
On Friday, October 14, we will be joined by Father Andre from St. Clare of Assisi Church to celebrate a mass of thanksgiving. This will take place in the gym at 9:45 am and parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
The week of October 3-7 is designated as Safety Awareness Week at YCDSB. To ensure that staff and students are familiar with the standard operating procedures, we will be reviewing the Crisis Response procedures and practicing our drills. During this week we will be participating in Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills and Hold and Secure Procedures. By doing so, we are continuing to ensure a safe ... Continue reading "SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK"
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DROP OFF
In June, parents/guardians of students who will be receiving their First Communion and Confirmation this year (Grade 2 and 7 students) were sent an email with information from St. Clare of Assisi Church regarding registration for the sacraments. This is included here again for your information and reference. Please be sure to drop off your typed ... Continue reading "FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DROP OFF"
VOILA LEARNING: ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP
The York Catholic District School Board is once again providing Voilà Learning, an online homework help, free of charge to students. This service will become available on September 26, 2022.
Students registered with YCDSB have access to online teachers to assist them with French, English and Math homework from Monday to Thursday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 ... Continue reading "VOILA LEARNING: ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP"
ROWAN’S LAW DAY
The last Wednesday of each September is Rowan’s Law Day (#RowansLawDay). On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, schools across Ontario recognize this law by educating and engaging students and staff in activities that increase awareness about concussions and to share Rowan Stringer’s story.
In 2018, Rowan’s Law was passed in Ontario in honour of Rowan Stringer. Rowan died while ... Continue reading "ROWAN’S LAW DAY"
