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School Day is Coming!
The York Catholic District School Board understands that it can be difficult for parents to stay on top of all the activities that happen at school.
That is why we are implementing a new online payment and communications tool in our schools. This tool, called “School-Day”, will be available at your school beginning April 2, 2024.
Benefits ... Continue reading "School Day is Coming!"
Terry Fox 2023
Thank you to our families for raising 319.60 for our Terry Fox Run/Walk in the fall of 2023. We remain committed to Terry’s mission to find a cure for all cancers.
Black Heritage Month
On February 1st we begin Black Heritage Month. Black Heritage goes beyond a month, and we will continue to work towards building diversity and equity here at Blessed Scalabrini. Students will participate in daily learning invitations about Black Excellence . Through stories and videos, our Skyhawks will celebrate these journeys. We look forward to our Canadian Woman Icons Exhibition at our school on February 13, ... Continue reading "Black Heritage Month"
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Carnaval @ BSI
We share some exciting Carnaval news.
Carnaval Week February 5th-9th:
Each day of the week, there will be a specific theme, with a daily Class Bingo offering. In addition, there will be daily individual prizes to be won and a raffle. Daily school announcements will showcase these offerings to our Skyhawks.
Monday February 5th: Tuque,Scarf, and Sash Day ... Continue reading "Carnaval @ BSI"
Advent Blessing For Our Families
As we continue to prepare for his coming, we can find joy in knowing that the Lord will come. Advent is a time of joyful waiting and joyful giving.
We find joy in knowing that soon it will be Christmas,
A time for celebration
A time to remember that Jesus is the reason for the season,
Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025
Kindergarten registration begins on January 8, 2024. Please visit : http://www.ycdsb.ca to register online.
YCDSB Inclement Weather Days
During these days, please note:
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- Parents are to continue to the practice of using Safe Arrival System if your child(ren) will be absent on these days
- If the school transportation service is canceled, it is region-wide, meaning all school buses are not operating. If school transportation is canceled in the morning, it will not operate in
... Continue reading "YCDSB Inclement Weather Days"
Board News
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
School Day is Here!
School-Day can be accessed at school-day.com Mobile users can find it at school-day.app.
School-day Q+AWelcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
“Never miss an opportunity to do good.”
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"