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Mathematics Support for Families
The YCDSB Curriculum and Assessment Department has created the third of an ongoing bi-annual newsletter for families highlighting resources, tips, and activities that can be used at home to promote mathematics learning and facilitate mathematics discussions between students and parents/guardians. Please search the following link for more info…
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_n95eORp7cJNWQ8fuO2MvlHpRoZ0iW3g/view
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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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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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
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024"Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
board-wide Fundraiser day!
If you would like to donate to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty fundraiser, please click here.
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
As a Catholic learning community, we are dedicated to living out Gospel values by supporting those in need.
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