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Celebrate World Read Aloud Day!
World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) is on Wednesday, February 5. We will be celebrating WRAD on Thursday, February 6! This special day celebrates the power of reading aloud and the joy of sharing stories. We encourage families to read together at home and talk about the books you enjoy. At school, on Thursday, February 6, students will be involved in fun activities that promote the ... Continue reading "Celebrate World Read Aloud Day!"
Carnaval/Carnevale 2025
Father John Kelly’s Carnaval/Carnevale Week will take place from Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14. The week will be filled with fun activities for all students. Please see below for a list of activities expected during this week: ... Continue reading "Carnaval/Carnevale 2025"
Date Event Friday, February 7 · Carnaval/Carnevale Kickoff Assembly at 10:30 a.m. The crowing of the Carnaval/Carnevale King and Queen will take place! Monday, FebruaryTerm 1 Report Cards – Tuesday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Father John Kelly will be delivering Term 1 Report Cards electronically on Tuesday, February 11 (after 4:00 p.m.) via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of February 11 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 ... Continue reading "Term 1 Report Cards – Tuesday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m."
Black Heritage Month Liturgy – Tuesday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m.
We will celebrate Black Heritage Month with a school liturgy lead by our Intermediate students on Tuesday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Kindergarten Registration Now Open for 2025-2026 School Year
Father John Kelly C.E.S. offers Full Day Kindergarten for all of our Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes. This means the Junior and Senior Kindergarten Programs run every day, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program is called the Full Day Kindergarten Program by the Ministry of Education. Registration is now open. Please click on the link to access the YCDSB ... Continue reading "Kindergarten Registration Now Open for 2025-2026 School Year"
Board News
Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Weather Network forecasts that the temperature tomorrow morning will be -20 degrees Celsius, with wind chills approaching -30 degrees Celsius. York Region Public Health has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Warning, which is expected to remain in effect until Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Student transportation will be running
... Continue reading "Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow"YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
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,
... Continue reading "YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025"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.
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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