Terry Fox Update
Our Terry Fox Walk was a huge success! It was a beautiful day spent running and walking for a great cause. We surpassed our goal of $2000 and raised a total of $2063.40. Way to go North Stars!
Picture Day
Say cheese! Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Have your child bring their best smile to school.
Retake Day will be on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Rowan’s Law
On Wednesday September 27, 2023, we are asking students to wear a purple shirt or an appropriate purple accessory in honour of Rowan Stringer’s story. The purpose of this day is to increase concussion awareness. Refer to YCDSB Policy 212 for concussion protocols.
CSC Elections & Meeting
We will be holding our 2023/24 Catholic School Council elections (if needed) and meeting in the library on Monday, October 2, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
Our final meeting for the 2022/23 St. Nicholas Catholic School Council members will be held in the library on October 2, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Healthy Hunger hot lunches are back!
You can order from Zucca’s Ristorante every Monday, Mucho Burrito every Tuesday, Topper’s Pizza every Wednesday and Subway every Friday. Orders are now open and can be placed through www.healthyhunger.com (note: order cutoff is 5 days prior to the lunch date). Please contact stnickshotlunch@gmail.com with any questions.
Safety Awareness Week
As part of our safety initiative St. Nicholas, along with all other schools in the York Catholic District School Board, will be practicing a variety of safety procedures with students and staff.
The week September 25 – 29, 2023 has been designated as “Safety Awareness Week” for the YCDSB. During this week, we will be rehearsing a variety of emergency school procedures to acquaint students and staff with the precautionary steps to take in the event of such things as a warning of severe weather, or an intruder. In addition, throughout the year we will hold practice drills to acquaint students with various emergency protocols. Teachers will review these procedures with students in class prior to our practice drills.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
SEAC provides important advice on special education to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB). It is made up 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.
SEAC members are available as a resource for students with exceptional needs, parents/guardians of such students, schools, educators, trustees and the community. Many members are parents themselves of students with exceptional needs and are aware of the educational needs and abilities such students may experience.
Please visit the SEAC Flyer and website for more information.
Truth and Reconciliation Week
This week is dedicated to honouring Indigenous Children. At St. Nicholas we will be doing a school wide read aloud of the book “Walking Together”. This book will provide a platform for promoting literacy and discussing themes like unity, resilience, friendship, collective effort and stewardship. It will be a springboard for engaging discussions and fostering a deeper understanding of the story and its meaningful themes. We will culminate our week on Friday, September 29, 2023 with Orange Shirt Day. 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.