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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"
Anti-Bullying Week at St. Joseph
We thought it would be appropriate to get a head start on our Anti-Bullying Week by launching it during the week of Remembrance Day, Monday, November 11th. It is an ideal opportunity to begin the discussion on how we can be better peacemakers and continue this conversation throughout the week and year. It will also help us to demonstrate the importance of building positive friendships, ... Continue reading "Anti-Bullying Week at St. Joseph"
Parent Information Night French Immersion Grade 1~December 2nd
Family FRENCH Literacy Night! Bienvenue
Chocolate Fundraiser
St. Joseph Catholic School Council’s chocolate fundraiser was so successful last year that we are doing it again! This year, our goal is to raise funds to enhance initiatives at St. Joseph, including upgrading the school’s Promethean boards for the classrooms, $10/student arts and crafts allowance, library enhancements, and supporting the many goals of our school administration. On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, each family will ... Continue reading "Chocolate Fundraiser"
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Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow morning will be -20 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching -30 degrees Celsius. York Region Public Health has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Student transportation will be running
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow"YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
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, January 31, 2025.
Elementary Mathematics Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring assessment FOR learning,
... Continue reading "YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025"Extreme Cold Weather Information
We wanted to share some information to help you prepare your child for school on cold days.
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has an Extreme Weather Policy that puts in place steps to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, risks associated with extreme temperatures while supporting the Ministry of Education’s directive for daily physical
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Information"