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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"
SJW Celebrates Excellence During Black Heritage Month
SJW classes learned about the Black Canadians & Americans who have contributed to Canadian culture and identity. They honoured various figures through visual representations.
YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"
Save the Date! St. Joseph the Worker’s Christmas Concert is on December 17
Save the Date!
St. Joseph’s K – 6 Christmas Concert will be on Tuesday, December 17 @ 9:30 am. Please bring in a new hat, scarf or gloves in support of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Also, the APT class will be selling $5.00 raffle tickets for a chance to win 1 of 4 handmade wreaths.
October’s Virtue of Compassion Recipients
Congratulations to our October’s virtue of Compassion recipients. Please see below.
SJW – Anti-Bullying Week at St. Joseph the Worker
Please see below the activities we have planned for anti-bullying week.
Board News
Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Friday, June 27, 2025 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.
... Continue reading "Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025"YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Monday, June 9, 2025
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
... Continue reading "YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Monday, June 9, 2025"The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities
Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025),
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