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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"
Proposed Standardized Dress Code Vote
January 27, 2025
Dear Parents / Guardians:
I wish to thank the Parents/Guardians who attended the Parent/Guardian Information Session on January 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm at our school to view the proposed Standardized Dress Code options for our school.
I wish to communicate that the Standardized Dress Code options include:
- The St. John XXIII Catholic ... Continue reading "Proposed Standardized Dress Code Vote"
French Immersion Information Night
St. John XXIII will be hosting an information session for all parents of Year 2 (SK) students about our French Immersion Program which begins in Grade 1. The Info Night will be on Tuesday, November 26 at 7pm in our school library. Please note, that all students, including those currently students at St. John XXIII, must apply in order to be admitted into the program. ... Continue reading "French Immersion Information Night"
Math Tips for Parents!
The YCDSB Curriculum and Assessment Department has created the third of an ongoing bi-annual newsletter for families highlighting resources, tips, and activities that can be used at home to promote mathematics learning and facilitate mathematics discussions between students and parents/guardians.
Please see the attached pamphlets: one for families of elementary school students and one for families of ... Continue reading "Math Tips for Parents!"
Pizza Lunch Order is Open
We will be offering a ‘Pizza Pizza’ lunch every Wednesday for Term 1 from October 23 – January 29, 2025 for a total of 14 pizza days. There will be another ordering window in January for Term 2. The cost per pizza slice (cheese or pepperoni/cheese) will be $4.00. Students interested in participating are requested to place an order on the “School Day ... Continue reading "Pizza Lunch Order is Open"
Board News
Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025
Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed.
Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them.
Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this
... Continue reading "Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025"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"