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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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New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their
... Continue reading "New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students"Early Reading Screening
Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, all students in Year 2 of Kindergarten through Grade 2 in Ontario will participate in early reading screenings (ERS). This requirement by the Ministry of Education was in response to the Right to Read report and is endorsed by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
What is Early Reading Screening (ERS)? ... Continue reading "Early Reading Screening"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15, 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 Friday, November 15, 2024.
Parent-Teacher Interviews At the
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