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St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Feb. 3rd, 2025
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Please see the letter below for information on our upcoming week together at St. Padre Pio, which includes details on our Term 1 Report Cards, CSC Fundraiser, and more.
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"
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Jan. 27th, 2025
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Please see the newsletter below for important information on our upcoming week together at St. Padre Pio which includes details on presentations, clubs, contests, and more.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of January 20th, 2025
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Please see the newsletter below for details on our upcoming week together at St. Pader Pio which includes information on Just Catering For Kids, a math camp opportunity, an Earth Rangers School Assembly, and more.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Jan. 6th, 2025
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I would like to take the opportunity to wish all of our students and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, January 6th, 2025 when our school reopens.
Please see the letter below for important updates on our Hot Lunch, Ukulele Kids Club, and more.
St. Padre ... Continue reading "St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Jan. 6th, 2025"
Board News
Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow
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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
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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
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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
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