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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.
Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024
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, June 28, 2024.
Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
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!
Board News
York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer
Elementary Student Registrations
The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year! Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head office, the Catholic Education Centre during the summer.
... Continue reading "York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer"Help Us Hire a New Director of Education
“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14
The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools.
With this in mind, the York ... Continue reading "Help Us Hire a New Director of Education"
Social Media Litigation
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board announced that we are joining the lawsuit against tech giants Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok for disruption to student learning and the education system. We, alongside ten other Ontario schools and boards, allege that these companies have negligently designed and marketed addictive products that have disrupted our board’s ... Continue reading "Social Media Litigation"