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An Enchanted Christmas Night in Santa’s Workshop – Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

As part of our Christmas Festivities, we will be holding an “Enchanted Christmas Night in Santa’s Workshop” Family Night on Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for our FDK to Grade 8 families and students in the school gym. All students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Join us for fun and festive activities including: Pictures with Santa, Letter Writing to Santa, ... Continue reading "An Enchanted Christmas Night in Santa’s Workshop – Thursday, December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m."
Christmas Spirit Week and Theme Days!

The countdown to Christmas is officially underway! During the week of Monday, December 18 to Friday, December 22, students at SMD will enjoy a Christmas Spirit Week! This will include the Hat and Toque Day and the Pajama and Movie Day that were school goals achieved through our Halloween Fundraiser! As well, each day during our SMD Spirit Week (except Tuesday) will have a theme! ... Continue reading "Christmas Spirit Week and Theme Days!"
Primary/Junior Christmas Concert – Tuesday, December 19

PRIMARY/JUNIOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT
We would like to invite parents/guardians to celebrate with us the coming of Christmas at our Kindergarten to Grade 6 St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School Christmas Concert. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, December 19. Due to the limited amount of seating in our gymnasium, we are presenting our concert twice. We ask that families whose last name begins ... Continue reading "Primary/Junior Christmas Concert – Tuesday, December 19"
French Immersion Parent Information Night – Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m.

French Immersion programs are designed to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. While any exposure to a second language is beneficial, French Immersion broadens and deepens that exposure. In addition to its excellent English program, St. Marguerite d’Youville C.E.S. offers an Early French Immersion Program. The September 2024 online application process for French Immersion will be open as ... Continue reading "French Immersion Parent Information Night – Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m."
Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning: Initial Observations (FDK)

Our school will be delivering Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning (Initial Observations—FDK) electronically on Tuesday, November 14 (after 4:00 p.m.) via the Parent Portal. To access this portal, please click on the “Parents” link in the top banner of the school website. From the Parents page, you will find a link to “Maplewood Parent Portal ConnectEd” on ... Continue reading "Progress Reports (Grades 1 to 8) and Communication of Learning: Initial Observations (FDK)"
Board News
Nominations Are Open for the 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards

York Catholic DSB alumni do amazing things around the world every day. From science to sports to business to religious life to community building, there is no limit to what our alumni can do.
To celebrate our amazing York Catholic graduates, every year, our school board asks the community for nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Awards. This is a special way ... Continue reading "Nominations Are Open for the 20th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Awards"
York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results

According to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.
“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading "York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results"
YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in ... Continue reading "YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"