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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"

Join us for our Christmas Sing-Along!

We are excited to invite all parents and families to our Christmas Sing-Along on Thursday, December 19th at 1:00 PM. This festive event will be filled with holiday cheer as students of all ages come together to sing their favorite Christmas songs. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season, share in the joy of music, and create lasting memories with our school community. We ... Continue reading "Join us for our Christmas Sing-Along!"

Christmas Spirit Week

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer! From December 16 to December 20, we’ll be celebrating Christmas Spirit Week at St. Clare. Each day will feature a fun theme, giving everyone a chance to get into the festive spirit with exciting activities and dress-up days. Be sure to check out the flyer for all the daily themes. Let’s make this week extra special with joy, ... Continue reading "Christmas Spirit Week"

Advent Mass

This Wednesday at 10:45 AM, we will be celebrating our Advent Mass, led by our Kindergarten and Grade 8 students. It’s a special occasion as these students come together to mark this holy season. In addition to their participation in the liturgy, they will also be sharing their voices

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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

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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,

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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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