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ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL
Welcome back!
For January, we have some tips for how to get outside and still have fun in the cold, including while you’re walking or wheeling to school or the bus stop.
Being dressed for the weather is the first step to enjoying the outdoors. Here are a few suggestions on how to ... Continue reading "ACTIVE SCHOOL TRAVEL"
SJC Catholic School Council Fundraiser!
The Catholic School Council is pleased to present this year’s fundraiser with all proceeds going directly towards initiatives that benefit all students. Our Fundraiser looks a little different this year. There is nothing to buy. Instead we will be running an Eco Friendly Donation Drive. We will be paid per pound of gently used soft goods (everything you can wear, including linens), books, media, toys, ... Continue reading "SJC Catholic School Council Fundraiser!"
School Bus Safety
St. John Chrysostom CES will participate in the online school bus safety program this year. The teacher led modules with review bus safety tips with the students.
DANCE-A-THON
On Thursday, October 31, students in JK-Grade 8 will be participating in a school dance-a-thon.
Students received an envelope/pledge form on Friday, October 11. Individual student pledge forms are due to the classroom teacher on Wednesday, October 30. For every $5 pledged, students will receive one ballot and for every $10 pledged, students will receive three ballots. Ballots will be put towards a ... Continue reading "DANCE-A-THON"
Thanksgiving Mass
Please join us for our Thanksgiving Mass set for October 17 at 10:45am.
We welcome Fr. Carlos as our celebrant. Thank you in advance to our Junior Teachers and Students for leading this Mass.
Board News
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"Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Cultivating an authentically safe and
... Continue reading "Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025."