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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"
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"
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"
Faith Day – Friday Sept 27
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"
Open House BBQ Night – Sept 25
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!
PICTURE Day! – Sept 23
Monday, September 23rd is Picture Day at St. Matthew. Don’t forget to bring your SMILE!
Terry Fox Walk/Run
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.
Scholastic Book Fair
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"
Board News
Updated Joint Police Protocol
September 19, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.
As a Catholic learning
... Continue reading "Updated Joint Police Protocol"P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024
Friday, September 27, 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, September 27, 2024.
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday,
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024"2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan
We would like your input on the Draft 2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as presented at the Board meeting on April 30, 2024. A project page to provide you with information has been created on the YCDSB website for your reference.
The LTAP is a comprehensive, multi-year document that guides future accommodation planning
... Continue reading "2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan"