St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School
Learning Inspired & Energized by God's Unconditional Love!
This month’s virtue is courage. Courage for our students as they return to school and the classroom. As parents/guardians, kindly let your child(ren) know that it is normal to be nervous when starting a new grade, meeting new people or learning something new. We know it may be difficult for many. Supporting the mental health and well-being of our students is a priority for us. ... Continue reading "MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING"
In keeping with the distinction 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, appropriate dress code is in ... Continue reading "DRESS CODE"
As we begin a new school year, we remind parents/guardians that this may be a good time to check your child’s head for pediculosis (lice). As you are aware, sometimes there may be a “lice alert” at a school, however, the whole school will not be affected and most likely the whole school will not be notified of an incident unless there is one in ... Continue reading "PEDICULOSIS – HEAD LICE"
In accordance with the Act to Protect Pupils with Asthma (Ryan’s Law: Ensuring Asthma Friendly Schools, 2015) the YCDSB recognized that asthma management is a shared responsibility among students, parents, caregivers and the entire school community.
It is the responsibility of parents(s)/guardian(s) to advise the school immediately upon registration and/or when in receipt of a diagnosis of asthma. It is also the responsibility ... Continue reading "STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA"
ANAPHALYXSIS-LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES
The York Catholic District School Board has a policy in place to help protect anaphylactic students and staff with life threatening allergies. Protecting anaphylactic students and staff from exposure to life threatening substances creates a major challenge for all elementary schools.
As outlined in the policy, parents are asked to inform the school of such allergies and are ... Continue reading "ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL IS A NUT SAFE SCHOOL"
