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P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024

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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PEDICULOSIS/HEAD LICE

The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular ... Continue reading "PEDICULOSIS/HEAD LICE"

SAFE ARRIVAL

It is imperative that the Student Absence reporting number is called BEFORE 8:50AM for the current day if your child will be absent.  Please call 1-855-856-7862 or visit go.schoolmessenger.ca before the bell rings on the day of your child’s absence.  Planned absences can be reported in advance.

RECESS SAFETY

Each division has a designated area where they can interact with their peers in a safe and socially appropriate way.  Students in grade 4-8 may play soccer on their half of the field. Footballs are banned. Basketballs can be used on the pavement.  Primary students can use soft soccer balls on the pavement. We have designated “no ball” zones, where students can stand safely, away ... Continue reading "RECESS SAFETY"

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Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award

Nominate Someone Special for the Distinguished Alumni Award

York Catholic District School Board alumni are truly outstanding. Through their God-given talents and social conscience, they constantly make the world a better place. 

York Catholic recognizes some of its incredible alumni every year with the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a celebration of Catholic education and the people who have benefited from it.   

If you

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York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)

York Catholic to Stop Posting on X (Formerly Known as Twitter)

 

To all those who follow the York Catholic District School Board on social media, thank you.

We believe in social media’s promise to inform, inspire and spread joy to the world. Sadly, though, many social media platforms have strayed from this promise. This is why York Catholic joined school boards from across the province in suing Meta,

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Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence

Information for Parents about Artificial Intelligence

It seems like everyone is discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI) these days. But with this rapidly evolving technology, it is easy to feel uninformed about AI.The YCDSB Curriculum Department has created the following document that answers these questions:

  • What is AI?
  • Where is AI in the curriculum?
  • How can AI be used at school?
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