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Healthy Schools Action Plan
St. Elizabeth Seton has been approved for a Healthy Schools Grant. Funds will support some of our Healthy School initiatives such as supplementing our classroom “chill kits”. Thank you Ms. Ross and Ms. Leonetti for being our healthy schools champion. We would also like to thank Ms. Ferrie, Ms. Mariani and Ms. Sottosanti for running our healthy snack program each week.
Cold Weather
With the onset of colder weather, it is important that our students are appropriately dressed for the weather. This means that students are coming to school in full length clothing and wearing jackets or coats, gloves, hats, mitts, scarves, etc. It is not advised that students wear crocs during the colder weather. These pose slipping hazards. All students should wear footwear that has a backing ... Continue reading "Cold Weather "
Save the date – Twas the Month Before Christmas
On Friday, November 29th, St. Elizabeth Seton’s Catholic School Council invites our families to our first Twas the Month Before Christmas Evening! The committee is working to create an evening filled with arts and crafts, singing, Santa letter writing and an opportunity to take family pictures. We are also awaiting a special visit from the North Pole. More information to follow. Don’t forget to wear ... Continue reading "Save the date – Twas the Month Before Christmas"
Aubrey Clarke Presentation – November 19th
As part of our Anti-Bullying Week at St. Elizabeth Seton, we are looking forward to welcoming Aubrey Clarke who will be presenting to our students on Tuesday, November 19th. His message incorporates learning with a focus on Anti-bullying, Perseverance and Catholic Virtues. “Aubrey’s goal is to restore hope, build self-esteem and empower all those who hear his stories through the values, virtues and messages outlined.” ... Continue reading "Aubrey Clarke Presentation – November 19th"
Red Wednesday- November 20, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, is Red Wednesday, a day of prayer, action and awareness in which we are invited to remember all those Christians around the world who have suffered and have been persecuted for their faith. In recognition of this special day, we aim to build awareness in our schools about Red Wednesday and the challenges faced by persecuted Christians around the world. Students ... Continue reading "Red Wednesday- November 20, 2024"
Board News
New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students
At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their
... Continue reading "New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students"Early Reading Screening
Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, all students in Year 2 of Kindergarten through Grade 2 in Ontario will participate in early reading screenings (ERS). This requirement by the Ministry of Education was in response to the Right to Read report and is endorsed by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
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P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Parent-Teacher Interviews At the
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