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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"
Halloween Party Fundraiser this Friday, October 25
Our Catholic School Council has been busy preparing the Halloween Party fundraiser which takes place this Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a school community event which means that students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Highlights of the event include a haunted house, face painting, henna painting, a photobooth and more! This will be a great opportunity for ... Continue reading "Halloween Party Fundraiser this Friday, October 25"
Thanksgiving Food Drive until October 29
St. John Paul II has partnered with the Richmond Hill Food Bank to organize our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Families are invited to donate non-perishable items including canned beans, legumes and canned meats and fish. The food bank requests that all items be sealed in their original packaging and that no items have reached their best before date. Thank you for your generosity!
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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.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"Terry Fox Day September 18
Students are gearing up for Terry Fox Day on September 18. Students are welcome to wear red and/or white on this day. Families can donate to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research by visiting the school’s Terry Fox day website at https://schools.terryfox.ca/StJohnPaulIICESRichmondHill
Walking forms were sent home with students last week. If you haven’t submitted your child’s walking ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Day September 18"
Board News
Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025
Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed.
Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them.
Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this
... Continue reading "Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025"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,
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