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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"

Notre Dame’s Spelling Bee Competition

On Friday, February 7th, Notre Dame will be hosting our 2nd Annual Spelling Bee Competition! Students in grades 3-8 will be competing in a spelling bee on the gym stage at 12:15-2:00 pm. Parents are invited to attend.

The winning student will take home a $50 Amazon gift card. The second and third place winners will respectively take home $30 and $25 Amazon ... Continue reading "Notre Dame’s Spelling Bee Competition"

New Instagram Account

Notre Dame has a new Instagram account: @notredameycdsb. Here, we’ll be sharing exciting updates, upcoming events, behind-the-scenes moments, and celebrating the achievements of our amazing students and staff. Follow us to stay connected with all things happening at school, from academic successes to fun activities. We’re excited to showcase the vibrant community that makes our school unique and inspire each other every day. Notre Dame ... Continue reading "New Instagram Account"

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Extreme Cold Weather Tomorrow

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

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.

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

... Continue reading "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."

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