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Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025

Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday...

Round 3 of Hot Lunch

The next round of hot lunch is now available for order via School Day! This...

YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families, The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are...
Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,  The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow...

Family Literacy Day

Family Literacy Day is celebrated every year on January 27th to raise awareness about the importance...

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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

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"

Family Literacy Day

Family Literacy Day is celebrated every year on January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and participating in literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations, and community groups nationwide have taken part in this initiative.

The theme for Family Literacy Day 2025 is “Learn to Be Green, Together!” This year, we encourage families to make a ... Continue reading "Family Literacy Day"

Dr. Ed Roldan- Raising Resilient Kids: Simple Tools for Calm and Connection

Parenting can feel overwhelming, especially when your child struggles with anxiety and big emotions. This talk introduces simple, science-backed strategies to help your child build emotional resilience and confidence. Discover how small changes in your parenting approach can strengthen your connection, create a calmer home, and empower your child to face life’s challenges. You’ll leave with practical tips you can use right away to
... Continue reading "Dr. Ed Roldan- Raising Resilient Kids: Simple Tools for Calm and Connection"

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Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025

Schools and the CEC are closed.
Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed.
Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them. 
Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this
... Continue reading "Schools and the CEC Are Closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025"

Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

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

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"

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