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St. Mary Kindergarten Website – A Must See!
Kindergarten at St. Mary is a very special place to learn and grow. Please visit our Full Day Kindergarten website link to find all the information you need to know about our amazing Kindergarten program. We look forward to beginning this journey with your child in Catholic education.
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Preparing for Valentine’s Day
This year, the Season of Lent begins on February 14th (Ash Wednesday). It is the time of year when our Catholic Church observes our forty-day journey toward Easter. As the 14th is also Valentine’s Day, it is recommended this day remain a solemn one. Therefore, please note that our Valentine’s Day celebrations will take place on Tuesday, February 13th. On this day, students are invited ... Continue reading "Preparing for Valentine’s Day"
Carnaval d’Hiver – February 5-9
This week is French Carnaval Week at St. Mary. Students and staff will enjoy the following activities throughout the week:
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★ Every class will receive a bingo card. We will begin calling numbers on Monday during announcements. First class to get a full card will win a pizza lunch.
Monday – APRÈS SKI CAFÉ
★ Each ... Continue reading "Carnaval d’Hiver – February 5-9"
Hot Lunch Update
NO HOT LUNCH THIS WEEK OR NEXT!
Information regarding the next term Hot Lunch orders will be communicated to parents through School Messenger in the coming days. Orders will be available for purchase from January 9th to 16th. Stay tuned for more information to be shared!
Happy New Year – Parent Update
Board News
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"
Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)
— Starting Kindergarten is an exciting time in a young child’s life, filled with new experiences and opportunities to learn and grow. Kindergarten registration at the York Catholic District School Board begins on January 8th for the 2024-25 school year that begins in September, 2024. Children must be four years old by December 31, 2024 and born in 2020 to register in Junior Kindergarten, or ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration for September 2024 (Starting January 8, 2024)"