Blessed Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School
Home of the Skyhawks!
Dear Parents & Guardians of the Blessed Scalabrini community
Thank you to the 2024 -2025 nominees who have declared their candidacy for an elected position as a parent/guardian representative on the Catholic School Council. Each candidate was asked to write a brief biography. On Tuesday October 1, 2024 at 6:30 pm, the 2023-2024 Council will be dissolved and the council for this ... Continue reading "Catholic School Council Nominees 2024-2025"
At Blessed Scalabrini, there is a Standardized Dress Code where items can be purchased at any local retailer. Spirit wear with the Skyhawk logo is also part of our standardized dress code. Spirit wear can be worn at any time. Blessed Scalabrini Spirit Wear e-store: https://varsitycanada.com/schools/bsces/
Shirts
Dear Blessed Scalabrini Families:
We are pleased to continue our partnership with Varsity Canada! We are very excited this year to offer the opportunity to purchase Blessed Scalabrini Spirit Wear through our dedicated E-store. This is a yearly opportunity to promote our school spirit and adheres to our school uniform policy. Our intention is to foster a community school spirit with all students, ... Continue reading "BSI Spirit Wear 2024"
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In alignment with the recently introduced Ministry of Education policy memorandum, the Provincial Code of Conduct has been updated to address the use of cellphones and other personal mobile devices as outlined in PPM 128. These revisions are designed to restrict the use of all personal mobile devices during instructional time in both elementary and secondary classrooms in ... Continue reading "BSI Cell Phone Policy"
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, which is the first day of school for students. As we embark on this journey together:
Gracious God, as we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, and hopes help us to remember and be comforted that you will always be with ... Continue reading "Welcome Prayer for our BSI Community"
A sharing of information to support the safe arrival/dismissal of our students.
End of School Day Procedures
We hope you are keeping well as we approach the close of this school year. Some school information to share with you.
Moving from Blessed Scalabrini
Please advise the office if your family is moving to another area and not returning to Blessed Scalabrini in September 2024.
PA Days
There will be a PA day tomorrow Friday ... Continue reading "June Skyhawk News"
This year’s Catholic Education Week (May 6- May 10, 2024) theme is We Are Called to Love it is also Mental Health Week and to celebrate this theme:
As People of Hope:
Monday May 6th: Catholic Education Week Liturgy at 10:45 am led by the Grade 2 class (in the gymnasium, parents are welcome)
1:00 ... Continue reading "BSI Catholic Education Week and Mental Health Week"
The York Catholic District School Board understands that it can be difficult for parents to stay on top of all the activities that happen at school.
That is why we are implementing a new online payment and communications tool in our schools. This tool, called “School-Day”, will be available at your school beginning April 2, 2024.
Benefits ... Continue reading "School Day is Coming!"
Thank you to our families for raising 319.60 for our Terry Fox Run/Walk in the fall of 2023. We remain committed to Terry’s mission to find a cure for all cancers.
On February 1st we begin Black Heritage Month. Black Heritage goes beyond a month, and we will continue to work towards building diversity and equity here at Blessed Scalabrini. Students will participate in daily learning invitations about Black Excellence . Through stories and videos, our Skyhawks will celebrate these journeys. We look forward to our Canadian Woman Icons Exhibition at our school on February 13, ... Continue reading "Black Heritage Month"
We are pleased to introduce our partnership with Varsity Canada! We are very excited this year to offer the opportunity to purchase Blessed Scalabrini Spirit Wear through our dedicated E-store. Our intention is to foster a community school spirit with all students, staff and families and bring a heightened awareness in our communities around our school pride!
Our campaign for 2024 starts today ... Continue reading "BSI Spiritwear"
Parents are invited to enjoy an afternoon of musical talent. Our Primary classes will be showcasing their talents in the gymnasium on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at 1:15pm
On Tuesday, December 19th our school will be celebrating Advent Mass at Paschal Baylon Church at approximately 10 am. Father Ezio and the Grade 8 class will lead us as a community rooted in faith. Parents are welcome to join us.
On November 8th, our Boys Intermediate Volleyball team demonstrated the Skyhawk commitment to excellence at Our Lady of the Rosary. They achieved first place status and will advance to the Area Finals on November 22nd. Thank you to our coaches who prepared the team!
On November 9th our Girls Volleyball team visited St.Joseph the Worker and participated in fierce games which showcased their ... Continue reading "Intermediate Girls & Boys Volleyball Teams Advance to Area Finals!"
On October 27th, 2023 the school gathered to participate in a Restorative Circle. Led by Principal Rodrigues and the Student Council Symposium. A variety of contexts were explored, employing restorative justice practices to ensure an inclusive culture of care in our school.
Please help us encourage our students to walk our kids to school throughout October.
Celebrate active modes of transportation like walking and wheeling along with other students and staff across Ontario during IWALK Month, which officially kicks off on Wednesday, October 4. International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is an annual celebration of active transportation that takes place around the world ... Continue reading "October is IWALK Month"
Your dedication to motivate our students with Terry’s story of hope is greatly appreciated. As a school, we raised $319.60 from both online and cash donations. Thank you families for supporting this important cause.
Dear Parents/Guardians of the Blessed Scalabrini community,
Thank you to the 2023-24 nominees who have declared their candidacy for an elected position as a parent/guardian representative on the Catholic School Council. Each candidate was asked to write a brief biography.
On Tuesday Sept. 26th 2023, the 2022-2023 at 6:30 pm our council will be dissolved and the council for ... Continue reading "CSC Nominees 2023-2024"
We look forward to meeting you at our Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 pm. This is an opportunity for teachers to share an overview of their curriculum for the year. ways the virtual learning environment is being used, and other learning opportunities.
The intention of the evening is a general introduction, and is not intended for formal ... Continue reading "BSI Curriculum Night 2023"
Blessed Scalabrini Catholic Elementary School is participating in the Terry Fox School Run on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 10 am. We will begin the event in the gymnasium at 9:30 am. Parents are welcome to participate!
We are so proud to be a part of this Canadian tradition in the fight against cancer. Please support ... Continue reading "Annual Terry Fox Run/Walk"
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are very grateful to the dedicated 2022-2023 Blessed Scalabrini Catholic School Council members. The council was committed to supporting our school to ensure that we would be a community where students grow in faith, pursue academic excellence, and enjoy learning in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
Catholic School Council members have a special commitment to their school. ... Continue reading "Catholic School Council Nominations"
Hello Blessed Scalabrini families,
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday September 5, 2023, which is the first day of school for students. As we embark on this journey together, we end with a prayer:
Gracious God, as we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, and hopes help us to remember ... Continue reading "Welcome Prayer"
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year here at Blessed Scalabrini . We hope you had an enjoyable summer break.
The return to school is an exciting time for staff, students and their families, and as we embark on this school year journey, this time is accompanied by new-found energy and enthusiasm. Our school community continues ... Continue reading "Welcome Back to Blessed Scalabrini"
As we close the end of the school year, may the summer days afford you time with your family and friends. May the weeks ahead be rich in blessings of health, joy, and adventures wherever they may take you.
A prayer for our families:
End of Year Prayer
God of wisdom
We thank you
We hope you are keeping well, as we approach the last days of school. Just a few particulars to share to ensure a smooth transition into the summer days ahead.
Lunches
Please note that our last Pizza day was June 22, 2023. Students will need a packed lunch for Wednesday June 28 and Thursday June 29th, 2023.
On Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 we are inviting our parents for an engaging in-person session to support our well-being & equity initiatives within our school community. The evening will take place between 6-7pm in the Library Commons. The focus is on building inclusivity in our school communities.
Parents will:
Be inspired by personal stories from trained YouthSpeak presenters
Increase ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Night"
This year’s Catholic Education Week (May 1st- May 5th, 2023) theme is We Are Many, We Are One. To celebrate this theme :
As we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter Morning, the community of Blessed Scalabrini CES will be partnering with the Vaughan Food Bank to assist families in need during this season of Lent. We will be participating in a Lenten Food Drive during the week of March 27th-31st.
Food Banks and Food Pantries across York Region are continuing to ... Continue reading "Lenten Food Drive at Blessed Scalabrini"
Charitable giving to help people who are less fortunate is one of the ways we can foster these values in our students. Blessed Scalabrini is proud to announce it will be running a charitable campaign for ShareLife from Monday March 27th- Friday, March 31st, 2023.
ShareLife is the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto. It supports more than 40 Catholic agencies that ... Continue reading "ShareLife at Blessed Scalabrini CES"
Through the week of February 13-17th there will be a specific theme, with a daily Class Bingo offering. In addition, there will be daily individual prizes to be won and a raffle. Daily school announcements will showcase these offerings to our Skyhawks.
Monday February 13th: Tuque, Tie, and Sash Day
Tuesday February 14th: Red, Pink, Purple & White Day
In the month of February we honor the virtue of Wisdom. Take a look at some of the learning offerings for our Skyhawks.
Black History Month
On February 1st we begin Black History Month. Black History goes beyond a month, and we will continue to work towards building diversity and equity here. Students will participate in daily learning invitations ... Continue reading "February Skyhawk News"
During the week of January 23rd-27th, our school will focus on Wellness as Bell Let’s Talk Day is honored on January 25th. On Monday, January 23rd classes will participate in a meditation. On Tuesday January 26, students will create mandalas. A school-wide reflection activity will be offered on Wednesday, January 26th. On Thursday January 26, our classes will select an activity from a choice board ... Continue reading "Wellness Week at BSI & Bell Let’s Talk Day"
On January 25th we will welcome Ms. Kuperman who will lead an engaging Anti-Bullying presentation. Powerful visual demonstrations, and audience engagement will ignite students to reflect on how they, as leaders, can promote inclusivity and avoid exclusion of others. Parents are welcome to join us in the gym at 1:20pm.
Our Student Symposium will be working on some wellness artifacts which will be displayed in the new Wellness Room. They will continue to work with Ms. Rodrigues to support our four school pillars to continue to create “Cultures of Care & Excellence”
Our Advent Mass will be held on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022 with Father Carlos. Parents are welcome to join us on this day at 9:30 am in the gymnasium.
We hope you and your family create many memories over the Christmas break. It is with a full heart, that we express our gratitude for your support in all that we do here at Blessed Scalabrini.
May this Advent season strengthen and nourish our faith and warm our hearts.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas ... Continue reading "Christmas Message to our Families"
Just a sharing of information with regards to Kindergarten registration for 2023-2024 school year. Registration begins January 9th, 2022.
The York Catholic District School Board offers:
Thank you for supporting our York Regional Police Holiday Heroes Toy Drive, here at Blessed Scalabrini. We were most appreciative of the donations received which will go directly to families in our York Region community, who are in need.
Our Luke 4:18 Committee packed up the gift donations for pick up on Thursday, December 8th, 2022. Holiday Heroes has been able to help ... Continue reading "Thank You for Supporting Holiday Heroes"
The Blessed Scalabrini Post Office will begin on Monday, December 5th through Wednesday, December 21st, 2022. Students can purchase stamps from school at a cost of 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00. Each classroom is in the midst of creating their own mailbox to receive Santa’s mail. All funds raised will go to ShareLife.
During the week of December 19th -December 23, 2022, our school will be engaged in Christmas theme days.
Monday December 19th: Red and Green Day
Tuesday December 20th: Christmas Accessory Day
Wednesday December 21st: Christmas Pajama and Movie Day
Thursday December 22nd: Christmas Sweater Day
Friday December 23rd: Board Game Day
We look ... Continue reading "Christmas Spirit Week"
Christmas time is around the corner and this Holiday season our school’s Luke 4:18 committee, will be leading the York Regional Holiday Heroes Campaign. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Holiday Heroes campaign. Holiday Heroes has been able to change the lives of many families and make their Holiday season brighter. We know this year has been hard for everyone. Covid-19 has affected ... Continue reading "Holiday Heroes at Blessed Scalabrini"
The York Catholic District School Board believes that safe, caring and inclusive Catholic schools and school communities create and maintain healthy learning/working environments. Guided by Gospel Values and Catholic Virtues, we remain centered in Christ’s message of inclusion and treating one another with care and respect.
Our school will be participating in activities that bring awareness and understanding to our students as we ... Continue reading "Bully Prevention Week Nov.21st-25th, 2022"
Our school will be delivering report cards electronically on Tuesday, November 15th (after 4:00 PM) via the Parent Portal.
Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance of November 15th, 2022 to ensure your username and password will allow access. Please note that the Multimedia area of the Parent Portal is not visible until report cards are available electronically. ... Continue reading "Progress Report Distribution"
Thank you to our Catholic School Council for organizing the Hot Lunch for our students on Tuesday and Thursday each week. If you are able to assist with preparations for the classrooms on these days, please contact the school.
We will be having a Liturgy in honour of Remembrance Day on November 11th at 10:45am. It will be lead by our Junior division classes. Parents are welcome to attend this assembly which will take place in the school gym.
Poppies will be distributed to all students. If families would like to make a cash donation, please send it in
... Continue reading "Remembrance Day Liturgy"We appreciate you reporting your child’s absence from school via the School messenger Website or calling the phone line :1-855-856-7862. These efforts help to ensure student safety. This information can also be found at the bottom of the: BSI Website for your reference.
Please help us encourage our students to walk to school throughout October. Here is some more information about supporting this school initiative.
Let’s get Walking
Celebrate active modes of transportation like walking and wheeling along with other students and staff across Ontario during IWALK Month. International Walk to School Month (IWALK) is an annual celebration of active transportation that takes place ... Continue reading "October is iWalk Month"
September 26 – 30, 2022 is National Truth and Reconciliation Week. The York Catholic District School Board communities , will recognize the importance of this week by facilitating thoughtful engagement and reflection through Board supported activities and presentations.
Friday September 30, 2022 is Orange Shirt Day. Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange
... Continue reading "National Truth & Reconciliation Week"Blessed Scalabrini will be supporting the Vaughan Food Bank Thanksgiving Drive. This food drive will run from October 3 – 7, 2022.
We appreciate your donations of non-perishable food items to help benefit those in need. Items brought to the school will be collected and donated on our community’s behalf.
Please see the list for items of ... Continue reading "Thanksgiving Food Drive"
Thank you, families for your generous contributions towards ShareLife in 2021-2022. The Archbishop of Toronto, Thomas Cardinal Collins, sent a letter of appreciation for our acts of kindness towards our neighbours in need. As a school community we generously contributed $1.451.76 to ShareLife.
We express our deepest gratitude to you, our families, who have answered the call to help those in need. ... Continue reading "ShareLife Thank You"
Students at Blessed Scalabrini will participate in our annual Terry Fox Walk/Run for Cancer Research on September 20, 2022. On this day, we walk/run in remembrance of Terry, who aimed to make a cross Canada trek to raise funds for cancer research to find a cure. We join other schools across Canada as we walk/run with pride to honour Terry Fox, a great Canadian hero! ... Continue reading "Terry Fox Day"
Monday, September 26th, 2022 is our school photo day. No order form or payment is due. You can review your images and purchase online. You can sign up for notifications at http://edgeimaging.ca/photoday to get updates.
We look forward to meeting you at our Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 22, 2022 (6:00-7:00 pm). This is an opportunity for teachers to share an overview of their curriculum for the year. The intention of the evening is a general introduction, and is not intended for formal parent interviews. There will be a formal interview evening later in the Term 1. ... Continue reading "Curriculum Night at Blessed Scalabrini"
The YCDSB has a policy to protect students with life threatening allergies. Parents are asked to inform the school of such allergies immediately and and are required to complete “Administration of Medication for Anaphylactic Student” forms which are available at the school office.
Students for whom an Epipen has been prescribed must carry one at all times, and keep another in the school ... Continue reading "Anaphylaxis in YCDSB Schools"
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday September 7, 2022, which is the first day of school for students. As we embark on this journey together, let us pray for our Blessed Scalabrini families, and staff:
Gracious God, as we come to you at the beginning of this academic year with our many feelings, expectations, and hopes help us to remember and ... Continue reading "Prayer for Our Blessed Scalabrini Community"
We can hardly wait! Looking forward to welcoming back to school our students on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. A gentle reminder that supervision begins at 8:45 a.m, and the morning entry bell is at 9:00 a.m.
Communication of Classroom teacher
You will be notified of your child’s teacher via School Messenger prior to the school start date.
Bus Transportation ... Continue reading "See You in September!"
Friday, November 15, 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 Friday, November 15, 2024.
Parent-Teacher Interviews At the
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 15, 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.
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Monday, October 21, 2024"
