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Open House/Meet The Teacher
St. Justin Martyr’s annual Open House/Meet the Teacher will be on Thursday September 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm. Take the opportunity to meet the SJN staff, learn about your child’s curriculum and visit their classroom.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Welcome Back To School
Welcome back to St. Justin Martyr CES! We hope your summer was restful and enjoyable. The first day of school is Tuesday September 3rd at 9:00am. Looking forward to celebrating in the Catholic faith for our 2024-25 school year. See you soon!
Happy Thankgiving!
As we enter this Thanksgiving weekend, let us take a moment to give thanks for the countless blessings we share—both within our school and parish, and in our personal lives. Together, we build a strong, supportive, and faith-filled community, and for that, we are deeply thankful.
Wishing you all a blessed and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and peace.
SJN Coat Drive
This Fall, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is collecting coats for those in need. We hope that you can help by looking through your closets and donating any coats and snow pants, in good condition, for adults or children. Coats will be accepted from October 15-18th. Please send all coats tied up in plastic bags labeled with the type and size of coat ... Continue reading "SJN Coat Drive"
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.
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St. Justin, Martyr’s Thanksgiving Toonie Drive will begin on Monday, October 7th and will run until October 11th. Luke 4:18 will be collecting a toonie from each student and funds raised will be donated to the Markham Food Bank. Our goal is to raise $1000. If we meet our goal, we will have a Pajama & Hat Day!
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Every Child Matters- Orange Shirt Day
September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, a significant occasion that honors the strength of Indigenous children who were forced to attend residential schools. This day serves as a reminder of our commitment to reconciliation and our responsibility to combat racism, hate, and discrimination.
The date marks the time when Indigenous children were taken from their families to residential schools. The term “orange shirt” ... Continue reading "Every Child Matters- Orange Shirt Day"
Board News
Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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.
On October 17, organizations worldwide observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to show solidarity with those in need and advocate for an end to poverty.
Sadly, during the
... Continue reading "Fundraiser: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty"2024 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 York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville, are encouraged
... Continue reading "2024 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"Updated Joint Police Protocol
September 19, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff,
Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools.
As a Catholic learning
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