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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"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Monday, October 21, 2024.
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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"Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Cultivating an authentically safe and
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