Category: Board News

SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe

 

As we start a new school year, we hope you will take some time to review the SafeArrival information below. 

When your child is sick, we understand that informing their school can be easily forgotten. But when absent students are not reported and office staff are unable to contact their parent/guardian, schools must assume the child is lost ... Continue reading "SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe"

Celebrate Throughout the Year with the YCDSB

The days that we celebrate help us remember what is most important to us. 

But there are so many days to celebrate throughout the school year – faith days, holidays and social dedications – that it can be easy to lose track of them all. 

To help the entire York Catholic District School Board community celebrate together, we have ... Continue reading "Celebrate Throughout the Year with the YCDSB"

YCDSB’s New Multi-Year Strategic Plan

The York Catholic District School Board’s new Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) was created with the support of our community. It will guide our Board from 2023-2028 by defining our Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Commitments. This strategic plan sets priorities that will ensure the YCDSB remains one of the top-performing school boards in Ontario.

To learn more about the YCDSB’s new ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s New Multi-Year Strategic Plan"

School-day Online Payment Tool

School-Day is an online cashless system for use by parents, teachers and office administrative staff. We are implementing School-Day to minimize the handling of cash

by students, teachers and office staff, to reduce paper, and to streamline office efficiencies.

School-Day can be accessed from any web browser and gives parents real-time, secure access to up-to-date information, and the ability to: ... Continue reading "School-day Online Payment Tool"

Taking Care of Our Mental Health and Well-being

“I will be reliable so people can depend on me.”  Positive mental health helps you to embrace each day with a renewed focus and the ability to deal with the challenges we face.  Remember to actively take care of your mental health and to teach your child strategies to take care of their well-being.

Ophea has put together a collection of health and ... Continue reading "Taking Care of Our Mental Health and Well-being"