In preparation for the return to school, we are taking into consideration what the current COVID-19 situation may look like in September by planning for all potential scenarios. As we await further direction from the Ministry of Education, we are seeking parent feedback about some of the options we are considering. Let Us Know What
Elementary report cards are being sent now through email. SchoolMessenger is DOWN across Canada – parents who try to access the report card will receive an error message. SchoolMessenger is working to fix this issue. If you are not able to open your child’s report card, please try again later. Thank you for your patience
On May 19th, the Ministry of Education announced that they are extending the school closure period for all schools in Ontario for the remainder of the school year. This decision has been made as a safety precaution to protect our students and staff, and help minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community. In light of this
“Motherhood has the greatest potential influence in human life” – unknown “God could not be everywhere, so He made mothers.” Although not theologically accurate, the saying describes beautifully the significant role mothers have in our lives. Motherhood is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. The emotional foundation we give our children at home is
Dear Parents and/or Guardians, We wanted to welcome you to St. Mary Catholic Elementary School and we hope to have the privilege of teaching your child(ren) in our Kindergarten program. Unfortunately, we have had to cancel our normal Kindergarten Orientation Session this year due to the COVID-19 School Closure. Instead, please watch this video/slideshow. Also included in this email is a handout with the specific information that relates to
“Consult not your fears, but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself, not with what you have tried and failed in, but with what is still possible for you to do.” ~Pope John XXIII We’re Are All In This Together This week we want to
On April 26th, the Ministry of Education announced that they are extending the school closure period for all schools in Ontario until at least May 31, 2020. This decision has been made as a safety precaution to protect our students and staff, and help minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community. In light of
“A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love. She gives most who gives with joy” Saint Mother Teresa HCDSB Distance Learning Plan The Board has prepared a guide for families that provides information around the curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation as it pertains to teacher-led distance learning during this period
“The joy of the Lord is your strength (Neh 8:10). The joy of the Lord is the great strength we possess which drives us to continue being witnesses of life. Today let us ask for the grace of this joy, which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit.” Pope Francis Distance Learning for Students As
Dear Grade 8 Parents/Guardians, In light of the current COVID-19 health situation, our school board has made the decision to cancel all school field trips which includes our Ottawa trip scheduled from May 20-22nd, 2020. We have already been in communication with the trip provider, Brightspark, to cancel the trip and begin the process of