Year: 2025

Parent Engagement Event: Navigating the Future with A.I.

All SBA families and those from the various associated feeder schools are welcome to attend a special presentation sponsored by the SBA Catholic School Council. On February 26th at 7pm, we welcome Giancarlo Brotto who will be presenting Navigating the Future with A.I.: A Parent’s Guide. For more details, please review the overview below. The presentation will take place in the school Library. Look forward ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Event: Navigating the Future with A.I."

YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

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

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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,

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Extreme Cold Weather Information

We wanted to share some information to help you prepare your child for school on cold days.

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has an Extreme Weather Policy that puts in place steps to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, risks associated with extreme temperatures while supporting the Ministry of Education’s directive for daily physical

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YRP Presence at SBA for a Special Project

In December, York Regional Police invited St. Brother Andre CHS to participate in an exciting project for the Markham Museum called Everyday Heroes, a two-year exhibit that will feature a decommissioned police vehicle that will be cut in half by students who will be participating in this initiative. Uniformed officers will be present at school on Wednesday, starting January 22nd from 2:30-3:30pm until ... Continue reading "YRP Presence at SBA for a Special Project"