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October Newsletter and Month at a Glance
Welcome to October and the wonderful Fall weather we are experiencing.
Please take a moment to read through our October Newsletter and post on your fridge our Month at a Glance
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Beginner Elementary Band Music Program – Grades 7 & 8
This is a program for students in Grades 7 and 8.
Join the St. Elizabeth Beginner Elementary Band: a great way to learn band instruments, meet other students in the board and perform twice a year at the YCDSB Centre of Performing Arts.
Making music with friends creates a sense of belonging, lifelong fun memories, and promotes mental well-being!
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SACRAMENT REGISTRATIONS 2024-2025
St. Andre Bessette Parish is preparing a registration informational night for parents of students in Grade 2 & 7 receiving their Sacrament this year.
In order to have your child receive the Sacrament of First Confession and First Holy Communion or Confirmation, one of the parents or a guardian, must attend the parent information session offered below for each of the following schools: ... Continue reading "SACRAMENT REGISTRATIONS 2024-2025"
School Mental Health Ontario Parent/Caregiver Resources
The YCDSB is excited to share School Mental Health Ontario’s top Parent/Caregiver resources have been updated and are now live on their site. This includes:
How to Support a Mentally Healthy Back to School for Your Child https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/tip-sheet-how-to-support-a-mentally-healthy-back-to-school-for-your-child/
Helping Your Child Manage Digital Technology https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/info-sheet-helping-your-child-manage-digital-technology/
Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents and Caregivers https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/suicide-prevention-guide-for-parents-and-caregivers/ ... Continue reading "School Mental Health Ontario Parent/Caregiver Resources"
SRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2024-2025
Our Catholic School Council elections are now underway. If you are interested in becoming a candidate for election to the Council, or if you would like to nominate a candidate, please complete this Google form: https://forms.gle/RzQqYQPgVegLQNHR7. All submissions must be received by Thursday, September 12, 2024, 3:00pm. Should we have more than the required submissions, our voting date will be Wednesday, September ... Continue reading "SRA CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2024-2025"
Board News
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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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,
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024"2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan
We would like your input on the Draft 2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as presented at the Board meeting on April 30, 2024. A project page to provide you with information has been created on the YCDSB website for your reference.
The LTAP is a comprehensive, multi-year document that guides future accommodation planning
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