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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.
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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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
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Board News
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.
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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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