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SJA Parent Info Night March 3: Helping Your Child Tackle Stress & Anxiety

Youth & Anxiety Parent Info Night March 3 at 7:00pm

St. Joseph Aurora is hosting a virtual parent information night on March 3 titled, “Helping Your Child Tackle Stress & Anxiety”.  Lisa Wood from the Canadian Mental Health Association will be sharing strategies to help children deal with anxiety and promote health and wellness.  There will be a Q and A ... Continue reading "SJA Parent Info Night March 3: Helping Your Child Tackle Stress & Anxiety"

Pink Shirt Day (Canada) is Wednesday, February 24!!

Anti-Bullying Day is a day when people wear mainly a pink shirt to symbolise a stand against bullying, an idea that originated in Canada.

This Pink Shirt Day, our focus is working together and treating others with dignity and respect. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all and shown the importance of helping one another and advocating for those who need it. Help ... Continue reading "Pink Shirt Day (Canada) is Wednesday, February 24!!"

Motivational Speaker & Author, Aubrey Clarke to Virtually Present on February 23!

Tuesday, February 23:

Aubrey Clarke, a Motivational Speaker and Author, will inspire our school community with his amazing stories which will instill belief, confidence and compassion.  He motivates all ages to turn their dreams into visions so their visions can become a reality.  Aubrey will tailor his two virtual presentations to the grade levels of the students.

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Le Carnaval: St. Joseph Aurora février 16-19

LE CARNAVAL:  Daily Carnaval BINGO on the Announcements

Mardi le 16 février:  Sports Day!  Wear your favourite Jersey!

Mercredi le 17 février:  Chandails violets!  Wear your purple clothes for Ash Wednesday

Jeudi le 18 février:  Sweats on Sweats Day!  Wear your comfiest sweatshirt and sweatpants!

Mardi le 19 février:  Fun in the Sun Day!  Wear your favorite ... Continue reading "Le Carnaval: St. Joseph Aurora février 16-19"

Jan 25-29 is Mental Health Week at SJA! LA SEMAINE DE LA SENSIBILISATION À LA SANTÉ MENTALE

Student Mental Health is the focus for next week!

Monday, January 25:  Mindful Monday – Meditation & Prayer

Tuesday, January 26:  Talk it out Tuesday – Homeroom Activity about Feelings

Wednesday, January 27:  Worry-Free Wednesday – Wear PJs & Learn Deep Breathing Techniques

Thursday, January 28:  Bell Let’s Talk Kahoot Games & Unity Virtue Assembly

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Elementary Schools Reopen February 16, 2021

January 7, 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Today, the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, announced that elementary schools in Southern Ontario will remain closed to in-person learning for two more weeks. As a result, all York Catholic elementary schools will remain closed and students will continue to participate in online remote learning until Friday, January 22, 2021. This extension ... Continue reading "Elementary Schools Reopen February 16, 2021"