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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

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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

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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

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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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Terry Fox Day September 18

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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"

Upcoming Events

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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

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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"