Year: 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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Updated Joint Police Protocol

September 19, 2024

 Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff, 

Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.

As a Catholic learning

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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"

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27, 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, September 27, 2024.  

YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday,

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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"