This month we celebrate the virtue of wisdom, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
In the Bible, King Solomon prays for wisdom and for all the good qualities related to true wisdom.
God of love,
You teach us that there is
wisdom in peacefulness;
wisdom in balance;
wisdom in joy;
wisdom in hope;
wisdom in patience;
wisdom in truth.
May we have the courage to work for peace
in our school community.
Loving God, grant us this strength.
Amen.
YCDSB Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is a group that provides important advice on special education to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). It is comprised of representatives from the Board of Trustees, local agencies and associations that further the well-being of exceptional students in the YCDSB. SEAC makes recommendations on matters affecting the establishment, development and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional students.
Please see the first edition of the YCDSB’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) newsletter attached below.
SEAC NEWSLETTER #1 (v2)
Free Parent EQAO Webinar
A reminder that parents and guardians are invited to register for a free live webinar and learn about the EQAO Grade 3 and Grade 6 assessments and highlights from the 2021–2022 assessment results.
The live session will take place on February 22, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm followed by a Q&A with EQAO staff.
Registration: bit.ly/eqao-ycdsb-webinar
Pump Your Heart Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser
We look forward to our upcoming PUMP YOUR HEART Valentine’s Day Dance-a-thon fundraiser, hosted by St. Nicholas’ Catholic School Council (CSC). Divisional groupings will dance with their peers. Please see the timings and checklist below.
We look forward to a fun day!
Family Day
Monday, February 20th is Family Day. There will be no school. We hope that you and your family enjoy this special day together.
Ash Wednesday
Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. Our Ash Wednesday service, led by Fr. Rafal from St. John Chrysostom Parish, will take place at 9:00am in the gymnasium. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Anti-Bullying and Friendship Week
February 27th to March 3rd will be a dedicated week focused on anti-bullying and friendship. Students will engage in a number of activities focused on understanding and responding to bullying, and building positive peer friendships. More information will be shared in our following weekly updates.
Next Week’s Activities and Events
Here is a look ahead to next week…
Tuesday, February 14th:
– Pump Your Heart Valentine’s Day Dance-a-thon
– Red and Pink Colours Day
Friday, February 17th:
– Kindergarten classes celebrate the 100th Day of School!
Closing Prayer
Throughout the month of February we will close with the Serenity Prayer:
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.
Amen.
St. Nicholas, pray for us.
Wishing you a fantastic week!
Sincerely,
C. Quadrini, Principal