Category: General

The YCDSB’s 2026-27 Budget

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has released its 2026-27 budget, which focuses on putting students first and starting the process of returning the board to financial stability. 

This budget takes a measured approach to addressing the YCDSB’s deficit. There are several small operational adjustments that respond to declining enrolment and the current needs in our classrooms. 

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Welcome to Kindergarten Handbook

Dear Families, 

Welcome to Notre Dame C.E.S! It was so lovely to see so many new and familiar faces at our Kindergarten Welcome event. We are so excited to welcome your child to Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, a year filled with discovery, play, and growth.

As shared during our visit, the Kindergarten Handbook is attached below for your reference ... Continue reading "Welcome to Kindergarten Handbook"

YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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, June 5, 2026.

 

Elementary – Report Card Writing

Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to

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Welcome to Kindergarten

Dear Families!

Welcome to Notre Dame C.E.S!

We are so excited to welcome your child to Kindergarten for our school year 2026-2027. It will be a year filled with discovery, play, and growth. Please RSVP using the link provided in the email or QR code on this flyer to confirm your attendance.

NDE Catholic School Council Election & First Meeting

Dear parents/guardians,

As a parent/guardian of a child at Notre Dame CES, you are eligible to self-nominate or nominate another parent/guardian of a child at this school to be a voting member of the Catholic School Council for the 2024-25 academic year.

Please use the link on the following form to nominate or self-nominate. 

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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"