St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
We are gifted with each other
November 16, 2022
Dear Families of the York Catholic District School Board,
Earlier today CUPE served notice that they could resume their job action as soon as Monday, November 21, 2022.
In the event of a strike, York Catholic DSB will move to synchronous virtual learning on Monday. Schools will maintain their regular daily learning schedules. St. ... Continue reading "Update re: Possible Strike on Monday, Nov. 21"
Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,
Throughout November, we continue to reflect on the virtue of justice. Christian justice is rooted in love. It is based on fairness, mercy and compassion. We are called to be kind and to give generously. These are qualities that lead us to live lives where justice will prevail.
God of ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 14-18, 2022"
Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,
The week of November 6-12 is Treaties Recognition Week. During this week we reflect on the importance of treaties (binding agreements, or promises), and increase awareness of the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario. We recognize Treaty Week as part of an ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation walked together by Indigenous and ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: November 7-11, 2022"
Thank you to all St. Nicholas CES families for giving generously to our Thanksgiving food drive to assist families in need. 1000 items were donated! All food donations will support the Newmarket & Georgina Food Pantry.
Please see the thank you letter from Mr. Adrian Bain, Executive Director from the Newmarket Food Pantry.
Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,
The month of November will soon be upon us. Throughout this month, we will be reflecting on the virtue of justice: justice in our lives, in our communities, and all around the world.
On November 1st, we will celebrate the Feast of All Saints, or All Saints Day. On this day we ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 31 – November 4, 2022"
Dear St. Nicholas CES Parents and Guardians,
As we continue to reflect on ways to show gratitude and compassion, during this month of October, let us pray…
Creator God,
We thank You for our food, and remember the hungry. We thank You for our health, and remember the sick. We thank You for our friends, and remember the friendless. ... Continue reading "Weekly Update: October 24-28, 2022"
