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Heat Safety at SGBS
With the summer season approaching, we may experience days with extremely hot weather. To maintain a healthy and safe learning and working environment during these conditions, we would like to review the procedures below:
- Students must monitor their level of activity and take water breaks to remain adequately hydrated, especially during the lunch hour- students can bring water bottles during the lunch ... Continue reading "Heat Safety at SGBS"
Catholic Education Week at SGBS
As we celebrate Catholic Education Week, we are filled with gratitude for the gift of Catholic education and the faith-filled community that supports our children every step of the way. This year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope,” invites us to journey together in faith, courage, and trust in God’s promise. Each day, our students will be invited to learnings to celebrate this theme of HOPE. ... Continue reading "Catholic Education Week at SGBS"
Skyhawk February 2025 News
Some Skyhawk news highlights to share with you:
Carnival at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini
Please see the attached for daily happenings: carnaval
Pizza Days
There will be pizza tomorrow, Wednesday February 26, 2025 (Inclement make up day), and Thursday February 27th, 2025 (Regular Pizza Day).
Share Life Civvies ... Continue reading "Skyhawk February 2025 News"
SGBS November 2025 Calendar and Updates
Good morning St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES families.
I would like to share the November 2025 School Calendar of Events with you, as well as some notable updates.
- For any parents/guardians who ordered SGBS School Spirit Wear online, all orders will be delivered to the school by Friday, November 7, 2025.
All Hallow’s Eve and Halloween at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES
Dear St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES Parents and Guardians:
In anticipation of the joy, as well as, the need for caution associated with celebrating Halloween at the end of this month, I would like to offer the following informational items for your consideration.
Please note the importance of discouraging cultural misappropriation in costumes, and the ... Continue reading "All Hallow’s Eve and Halloween at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES"
October 2025 Virtue of the Month Award Recipients-Compassion!
Congratulations to all of our Virtue of the Month Award Recipients for the month of October: Compassion.
We celebrate these students who exemplified empathy, forgiveness and helping others in times of need throughout this month.
Photo Retakes Day at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES
Attention all Skyhawk Families!
SGBS Photo Retake Day will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Beyond that date, the school photographers will not be returning for additional photo opportunities for any students who are absent on the initial school picture date and the re-take picture date.
Thank ... Continue reading "Photo Retakes Day at St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES"
Happy Thanksgiving to SGBS Families!
At St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini CES, we are thankful for having each other, for being blessed with God’s love, mercy, forgiveness, grace and the promise of everlasting life in God’s kingdom. Thank you Ms. Gravel, Ms. Facchini and intermediate students for a beautiful Thanksgiving liturgy, an intentional time set aside for prayer so that we can reflect and thank God for our many blessings! Thank ... Continue reading "Happy Thanksgiving to SGBS Families!"
Board News
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser
On Friday, October 17, our schools will join people from around the world in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a Catholic learning community, we are called to be the hands of Christ in our community.
To answer this call, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has started the annual tradition of fundraising on the
... Continue reading "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser"P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at 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.
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 24, 2025
In the
... Continue reading "P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025"2025 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,
... Continue reading "2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule"