Month: January 2025

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,

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

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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
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YRPH Dental Screening Clinic

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On February 13, YRPH will be coming to OLF to run their annual Dental Screening Clinic. All students in FDK and Grades 2 & 7 will be screened, as well as others that are requested by parents/guardians.

Please see the attached letter from YRPH for more information on this annual screening.

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.

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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

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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 activity

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