Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. Staff and students are encouraged to wear ORANGE to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, to promote reconciliation.
Friday, September 27th is Faith Day for YCDSB. The St Matthew’s staff along with three of our elementary family schools in the area will be coming together in the morning to celebrate our theme for this year “Pilgrims of Hope“. This day provides all staff the opportunity to come together as a faith-filled community and focus on adult faith ... Continue reading "Faith Day – Friday Sept 27"
Join us September 25 from 5:30-7:00pm for our Open House BBQ Night! Meet your child’s teacher see their classroom and grab a bite to eat at the BBQ! We can’t wait to see you!
Monday, September 23rd is Picture Day at St. Matthew. Don’t forget to bring your SMILE!
St. Matthew Elementary School is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run! We’re super excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit. Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/StMatthewESUnionville
Students are also encouraged to wear their spirit wear or school colours: RED and BLACK.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! What better way to promote literacy than by supporting this important event. We invite your entire family to participate by purchasing the latest and greatest in children’s books.
On Tuesday, September 17th, students will have an opportunity to preview our fair and to make a wish list. Starting Thursday, September 19, the book fair ... Continue reading "Scholastic Book Fair"
