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November Virtue Recipients

Please join us in congratulating our November Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Justice.

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: November – Justice

As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. In November we celebrated the virtue of Justice. This is one of the virtues that Jesus modeled through his words and deeds. ... Continue reading "November Virtue Recipients"

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October – Virtue Recipients

Please join us in congratulating our October Virtue Recipients for the virtue of Compassion.

VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: October

As part of York Region’s Character Community, the YCDSB celebrates a virtue or character attribute every month. In October we celebrated the virtue of compassion. In Luke’s Gospel we read, “Be compassionate as God is compassionate.”  (Luke 6:17)  Although we might first ... Continue reading "October – Virtue Recipients"

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EQAO Webinar for Parents

EQAO is offering a live webinar where they will present the results of the 2022-2023 Primary (Grade 3) and Junior (Grade 6) Assessments of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The session will also explain how Ontario’s large-scale assessments are administered. Parents will also learn about the latest research and resources available on eqao.com. The session is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a live Q&A with EQAO ... Continue reading "EQAO Webinar for Parents"

Remembrance Day

On Monday, November 11th at 10:45 am, the St. Matthew school community will gather together for a Remembrance Day Liturgy led by our intermediate students. All are welcome to attend.

Halloween Spook-A-Thon

We’re looking forward to seeing students in their Halloween costumes this 

Thursday, October 31st and our annual Halloween Spook-a-Thon Fundraiser.  This is a great time of year to celebrate.

BIG thank you to our Catholic School Council and Ms Gill and Ms Brennan.

Math Parent Newsletter

The YCDSB Curriculum and Assessment Department has created the third of an ongoing bi-annual newsletter for families highlighting resources, tips, and activities that can be used at home to promote mathematics learning and facilitate mathematics discussions between students and parents/guardians.

Please see the attached pamphlets: Families of Elementary School Students

SPIRIT WEAR

This year St. Matthew’s is excited to offer school Spirit Wear Clothing.  The company that we have chosen is Sharc Promotional Sales, who provide high quality products for schools throughout the York Catholic District School Board. 

Spiritwear is a great way of enhancing each student’s connection to the school and, in turn, promotes a sense of belonging and school spirit.

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P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools.

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Parent-Teacher Interviews At the

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Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

board-wide Fundraiser day!

If you would like to donate to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty fundraiser, please click here.

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Dear York Catholic District School Board families,

As a Catholic learning community, we are dedicated to living out Gospel values by supporting those in need.

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