Month: September 2024

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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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

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Upcoming Events

There are a number of upcoming events at St. John Paul II! We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Open House on Tuesday, September 17 from 7 to 8 pm. Families are invited to visit their child(ren)’s classroom from 7-7:20 and from 7:30-7:50. Teachers will be available to discuss routines, the year ahead and resources that are being used in the classroom. Please note ... Continue reading "Upcoming Events"

Spirit Wear Available until September 20

The online Spirit Wear Store is open until Friday, Sept. 20. There are several reasons to purchase Spirit Wear for your child(ren).

1) Students can use St. Joseph Spirit Wear as gym clothing. Parents will not need to spend money on other gym clothes, nor worry if their child is  wearing clothing that is appropriate for gym. 2) Students can wear their St. ... Continue reading "Spirit Wear Available until September 20"

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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