St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A Family in Learning
Winter is just around the corner and with that in mind, please remember to dress children appropriately for outside conditions. Hats, gloves, scarves, and boots will keep your child(ren) warm during recess. It is also recommended to have an extra pair of clothes at school in the event that wet flurries arrive. We will continue to do our part by reminding students to dress warmly ... Continue reading "Inclement Weather"
Our school will be delivering report cards electronically on Tuesday, November 14th (after 4:00 PM) via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of November 14th, 2023 to ensure your username and password will allow access. Please note that the Multimedia area of the Parent Portal is not visible until report cards are available electronically. To access this ... Continue reading "Report Card Distribution"
As you have been made aware, this year St. Joseph RH will be using the School-Day cashless system. Parents must register each of their children that attend SJRH in this system, using the instructions and Secure-Match code you were sent by email and hard copy back in October.
Parent-teacher interviews are coming up on November 16 and 17, 2023. In order to book ... Continue reading "Parent Teacher Interviews"
As outlined in the Board’s Allergy policy, parents are asked to inform the school of life-threatening allergies and are required to fill in S15 and S15a forms (forms will be shared electronically with parents). Parents are asked to ensure that students for whom Epi-Pens are prescribed have two Epi-Pens at school. It is strongly advised that one Epi-Pen is on the student’s person at all ... Continue reading "Anaphylaxis and Allergies"
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis ... Continue reading "Pediculosis (Lice)"
As we approach Halloween we anticipate the joy of those who will wish to celebrate this time with great joy, and also those who would offer caution and consideration. It is important to note that we must discourage cultural misappropriation in costumes, and the appropriateness of costumes to be worn in our school.
Some suggestions to bring to your attention include:
