St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Home of "The Hawks"
The York Catholic District School Board offers the opportunity for all grade four students to participate in a screening process for possible identification as a gifted student and participation in our Program for Academic and Creative Extension (PACE). The Screening Process for Entry into the PACE program is a three stage process.
Stage One:
Board-Wide Screening: will take place in Fall ... Continue reading "CCAT Testing"
Friday Oct 6 – “Wear Purple”
Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls, more rarely in boys, and leads to severe impairments, affecting nearly every aspect of the child’s life: their ability to speak, walk, eat, and even breathe easily.
Let’s all acknowledge and learn a little more about Rett Syndrome this month! ... Continue reading "Friday Oct 6 – “Wear Purple”"
This is a reminder at tomorrow Friday, September 22nd, will be our Staff Faith Day. Our staff will be engaged in various activities throughout the day which will explore this year’s theme, We Are Called to Love. Activities will include: a guest speaker, follow up discussion and group activity sessions in the afternoon. This theme is aligned with the Catholic Education ... Continue reading "Fri. Sept. 22, 2023 – P.A. Day"
Please join us for our 2023 Curriculum Night/Open House scheduled for Thursday, September 21st, 2023. We hope to see you there!
SMILE! Photo day is coming to SMW
Please note the following dates for school photos:
General School Photos – Monday, September 25th
Photo Retake Day – Thursday, November 2nd
As we begin this school year, it is important to address the use of personal electronics during school hours. Please know that if you are sending your child with a cell phone, it must remain off and invisible during the school hours. If you need to connect with your child during the school day, we ask that you call the school office. Also, if your ... Continue reading "Electronic Devices"