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Dress Code
In keeping with the distinctiveness of our Catholic schools, the York Catholic District School Board believes that a student Dress Code fosters: a sense of belonging and pride; a safe and respectful environment for learning and teaching; and a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others.
At St. Elizabeth Seton, an appropriate dress code is ... Continue reading "Dress Code"
School Immunizations for Grades 7 – April 28th
Immunizations against Hepatitis B, Human papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal infection are routinely offered to students in grade 7 through an in-school immunization program run by York Region Public Health (YRPH). For the 2024-2025 school year, YRPH Immunization Clinic program is offering student-catch up immunization clinics to students in grades 7 in elementary schools for these important routine vaccines. Our Spring Immunization date will be on ... Continue reading "School Immunizations for Grades 7 – April 28th"
Active School Travel
This month we continue with our communication to support the YCDSB’s Active School Travel initiative. In the month of March, we promote bus safety. Walking to the school bus stop and riding the bus to school are considered important forms of active school travel. Students who live outside of the Non-Transportation Zone for their home school qualify for school bus service. Walking to the bus ... Continue reading "Active School Travel"
Jump Rope for Heart
St. Elizabeth Seton Supports Jump Rope for Heart – April 9 This year, we will once again support the important cause, Jump Rope for Heart. Our goal is to support our staff and students to make healthy choices, get active and give back to support the health of others. Our Jump Rope for Heart Day will be on April 9th. All classes will be participating ... Continue reading "Jump Rope for Heart"
Family Skate Night
We are looking forward to joining with the family community of Canadian Martyrs on April 8th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for our Family Skate Night. We would like to thank the Catholic School Councils of both schools for organizing this evening. A reminder that the Admin form must be signed and returned to your child’s teacher by March 28th. We look forward to a ... Continue reading "Family Skate Night"
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PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE 2025-2026 YCDSB OPERATING BUDGET
York Catholic District School Board invites all members of our Catholic school communities to provide input into the budget process either through participating in the Board’s stakeholders’ consultation survey or via a presentation/delegation at a Board meeting.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: YCDSB, ... Continue reading "PUBLIC INPUT INTO THE 2025-2026 YCDSB OPERATING BUDGET"Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis
As a Catholic community, we are united in faith and prayer, especially in times of need. Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, has asked the faithful to join him in prayer for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14, 2025. His Holiness is currently suffering from pneumonia and mild kidney failure.
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... Continue reading "Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis"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
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