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Father John Kelly Pancake and Pajama Night / Christmas Market
The Catholic School Council and Father John Kelly invite all families to a magical evening of food, fun, and Christmas spirit on Friday, December 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas or cozy loungewear and join us for a festive feast of hot, fluffy pancakes, sizzling bacon and sausage. In addition to our delicious treats, you can browse local vendors ... Continue reading "Father John Kelly Pancake and Pajama Night / Christmas Market"
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Father John Kelly! Choosing their own books empowers students and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. As always, every purchase at the Book Fair benefits our school. As an added bonus, we have coordinated the fair to take place during the same week as our Pajama and Pancake Night / Christmas Market. On Friday, ... Continue reading "Scholastic Book Fair"
Terra Cotta Cookie Fundraiser
This year the Grade 8 students will be embarking on their annual Overnight Grade 8 Grad Trip at the end of the year. In an effort to reduce the cost of the trip, a fundraising committee has been established with the help of many dedicated and enthusiastic Grade 8 students. For the month of November, the fundraising committee will be selling frozen cookie dough drops! ... Continue reading "Terra Cotta Cookie Fundraiser"
Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning (FDK)
Father John Kelly will be delivering Progress Reports both in paper copy and electronically on Tuesday, November 17 (after 4:00 p.m.) via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of November 17 to ensure your username and password will allow access. To access this portal, please visit our school’s website (fjk.ycdsb.ca), and click on the “Parents” link in ... Continue reading "Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning (FDK)"
Holiday Heroes Toy Drive
The 2026 Christmas season is quickly approaching and Father John Kelly will once again be supporting the Holiday Heroes Campaign. This year marks the 30th time the Holiday Heroes Campaign has been able to change the lives of families who have come into hard times. We are asking families, if possible, to donate a new, unwrapped toy for children of all ages, gift cards or ... Continue reading "Holiday Heroes Toy Drive"
Board News
Thinking about French Immersion for Grade 1? Join us this November!
Will your child be starting Grade 1 in September 2027? If you’re considering French Immersion, we’d love to welcome you to a York Catholic District School Board Parent Information Night. Throughout November 2026, we’re hosting information sessions at our 14 Catholic elementary schools that offer the elementary French Immersion program.
Come find out what learning in French looks like and
... Continue reading "Thinking about French Immersion for Grade 1? Join us this November!"YCDSB P.A. Day (Elementary Schools): Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026, will be a P.A. Day in all 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 20, 2026.
... Continue reading "YCDSB P.A. Day (Elementary Schools): Friday, November 20, 2026"Supporting Success in Mathematics at Home Elementary Edition
The Curriculum & Assessment Department is pleased to share the Elementary Mathematics Parent/Guardian Flyer, created to support your child’s math journey at school and at home. Aligned with the Ontario curriculum, this flyer connects families with practical digital tools, quality learning materials, and positive habits to build math confidence.
What the Flyer Includes: