Month: November 2021

2021-2022 Inclement Weather Procedure

As the winter weather approaches we wanted to update you regarding our Inclement Weather procedure for the 2021/2022 school year.

Once again this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Inclement Weather procedures will be based on direction from York Region Public Health. 

Public Health has advised that class cohorts cannot be combined for any reason. During inclement weather days in ... Continue reading "2021-2022 Inclement Weather Procedure"

Advent Fundraiser

As we begin our Advent journey to Christmas, St.Jerome school would like to support those families in need this holiday season. The Luke 4:18 committee is organizing two fundraisers in support of the St.Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Grace Parish.

Both fundraisers will run November 22nd-26th.

Terra Cotta Vanilla Snowman Cookie Sale- $3.00 a cookie–50% of the money ... Continue reading "Advent Fundraiser"

Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program

Applications open December 3rd for children entering Grade 1 next September

The York Catholic District School Board offers the French Immersion program at 15 elementary schools, and five high schools throughout York Region. The program aims to provide non-francophone children with a high degree of proficiency in the French language. Although the curriculum is the same as in the English-language program, the language ... Continue reading "Families are invited to learn about York Catholic’s French Immersion Program"

Anti Bullying Campaign

We are ready to launch our 5-week Anti-Bullying Campaign at St. Jerome. Beginning on November 15th and running up until December 17th we will be taking part in a variety of activities. Each week we will be focusing on improving, educating, and exercising greater efforts to make our school a safe and caring environment.   We will be making visual pledges on canvas with our classes.  ... Continue reading "Anti Bullying Campaign"

York Catholic Remembers…

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the poppy as the official symbol of Remembrance in Canada

On November 11th the York Catholic District School Board will pay tribute to fallen Canadian veterans and all those who serve our country as a member of the Canadian Forces, past and present. Schools across the region will mark Remembrance Day with tributes and special events ... Continue reading "York Catholic Remembers…"