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WINTER IS UPON US…
Winter weather conditions require students to be prepared for the outdoors. As articulated in Board Policy 221, normal outdoor routine will continue until the temperature of wind chill reaches that which was determined by the parent council. At St. Joseph the Worker, the extreme cold set temperature with wind chill was set at a range from -15 degrees Celsius to -20 degrees Celsius. When the ... Continue reading "WINTER IS UPON US…"
VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL
The safety of your children is of utmost importance to us. It is imperative that the staff know the identity of all visitors to the school and the purpose of their visits. All parents, visitors and/or volunteers must sign in at the office and pick up a visitor’s tag.
Rosary Apostolate at SJW
It is truly a privilege to have volunteers from the Rosary Apostolate visit St. Joseph the Worker. Volunteers are called “Rosary Visitors”. They will bear witness to their faith by teaching children to love Jesus with the Heart of Mary by praying the Rosary. They will follow the themes and meditations as outlined by the Rosary Apostolate. The Rosary visitors will visit our school once ... Continue reading "Rosary Apostolate at SJW"
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Halloween Dance-A-Thon
Thank you to everyone who was able to make a donation to our Halloween dance-a-thon. Draws will take place soon and winners will be announced shortly thereafter.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2025
Below are the links for you to register your child(ren) for the 2025 First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
You are invited to attend the Parent Information Night on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 @ 7:00pm
First Holy Communion: https://stjosephtheworkerth.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/parish-sacraments/first-holy-communion/
Confirmation: https://stjosephtheworkerth.archtoronto.org/en/parish-life/parish-sacraments/confirmation-at-stjw/
Please see the schedules below for important dates. If you would like further ... Continue reading "First Holy Communion and Confirmation 2025"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024
Monday, October 21, 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 Monday, October 21, 2024.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"Thank you for your donations!
We are excited to share that we have exceeded our goal of $1,210. Thank you to all the families who were able to make a donation towards our Terry Fox walk/run/roll fundraiser.
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Early Reading Screening
Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, all students in Year 2 of Kindergarten through Grade 2 in Ontario will participate in early reading screenings (ERS). This requirement by the Ministry of Education was in response to the Right to Read report and is endorsed by the Canadian Pediatric Society.
What is Early Reading Screening (ERS)? ... Continue reading "Early Reading Screening"
P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024
Friday, November 15, 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, November 15, 2024.
Parent-Teacher Interviews At the
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 2024"Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
board-wide Fundraiser day!
If you would like to donate to the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty fundraiser, please click here.
Dear York Catholic District School Board families,
As a Catholic learning community, we are dedicated to living out Gospel values by supporting those in need.
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